Rose
Rose is no stranger to hard places. Very soon after Rose was born, her mother fell ill and died. She then went to live with her...
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Open Arms International
Oct 3, 20222 min
Rueben
Rueben was born on the streets. His mother, an addict, had been living on the streets for quite some time. When Rueben was born, he was...
Open Arms International
Sep 26, 20222 min
You Were Made for This!
I am so thankful for the way God created you and then allowed us to be on the same team to bring His Kingdom of redemption to this broken...
Open Arms International
Sep 26, 20222 min
Elijah
Elijah was found down by the river when a man was passing by early in the morning. He saw a baby's legs sticking out from the shrubs. He...
Open Arms International
Sep 20, 20222 min
Queen
A beautiful baby girl arrived at Open Arms Village almost five years ago. Her name is Queen. Her mother was only 12 years old when she...
Open Arms International
Sep 15, 20221 min
Growing In Hard Places
I am so thankful for the way God created you and then allowed us to be on the same team to bring His Kingdom of redemption to this broken...
Open Arms International
Aug 4, 20221 min
Welcoming a New Baby
At Open Arms Village, every new baby is celebrated as a precious gift from God. Here, the aunties in the baby home welcome the newest...
Open Arms International
Aug 3, 20221 min
You Gave Samuel a Place to Grow
From the bottom of my heart, thank you! I am continually amazed by your generosity. As the executive director here in the U.S., I have...
Open Arms International
Jul 18, 20221 min
Bread!
Did you know that bread is among the most consumed foods in Kenya? In most Kenyan homes, bread is served for breakfast every day....
Open Arms International
Jul 11, 20221 min
Baby Prisca
Prisca's mother has been dealing with substance abuse issues for more than 25 years. She sought refuge on the streets when she was only...
Open Arms International
Jul 5, 20221 min
Silas
I want to tell you about an amazingly resilient little boy named Silas, who came to Open Arms Village almost eight years ago. He was not...
Open Arms International
Jun 29, 20221 min
How Much Milk?
Two years ago, Open Arms Village farm manager, Henry, promised that milk production at the dairy farm would increase. True to his word,...
Open Arms International
Jun 21, 20222 min
When God is Inefficient
I'm learning that God chooses to be inefficient sometimes. He could easily care for everyone and everything on earth. He wouldn't even...
Open Arms International
Jun 15, 20222 min
Day of the African Child
About 10 years ago, an 11 year old boy named Joseph, who had recently lost his mother, stood outside the gates of a school. He did not...
Open Arms International
Jun 9, 20221 min
Parents Found!
Mary, a young girl from Open Arms Village, recently wrote, “I am thankful you helped me find my parents last year. I didn’t even know...
Open Arms International
Jun 2, 20221 min
Would You Pray?
First of all, I want to personally thank you for all you do to care for the children of Open Arms Village. You are providing a safe home,...
Open Arms International
May 26, 20222 min
Abel's Story
Abel has grown up fast to survive the harsh reality of his life. At home, he cares for his six-year-old brother and his two-year-old baby...
Open Arms International
May 17, 20221 min
Mama Lucy
At Open Arms, sustainability is help that creates forward movement. It's a hand up, not a handout. Here's what that looks like for Mama...
Open Arms International
Apr 28, 20221 min
Godwin & Dennis' Story
Two years ago, brothers Godwin, age six, and Dennis, age four, were living a nightmare. Their father was abusive and their mother had...
Open Arms International
Apr 20, 20221 min
Jane & Joseph's Story
In December 2016, residents of a Kenyan village alerted the local chief about their growing concern for 16-month-old twins, Jane and...
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