brittany1838Aug 18, 20212 minCreative MindsToday I want to tell you about some amazing kids and their creative work through the Social Enterprise club at Open Arms Academy. There...
brittany1838Aug 11, 20212 minA Day In The Life of FlorenceMeet Florence, a lively 12 year old girl that lives in a village about 2 miles away from Open Arms Academy. She lives in a small mud...
brittany1838Aug 3, 20211 minHome For The WeekendIt is always fun when our children who are in college and boarding schools come home to visit for the weekend. As you can imagine, having...
brittany1838Jul 21, 20211 minA Really Sweet ProjectAt Open Arms Village, self-sustainability is a top priority. Staff members work diligently to develop ways to provide for the needs of...
brittany1838Jul 20, 20211 minTo Be A ChildWhen I think of childhood, thoughts of carefree summers, playing with friends, making up games and eating ice cream fill my mind. But,...
Open Arms InternationalJul 8, 20212 minOff to College and A Baby UpdateI recently shared with you about our eight high school graduates of 2021. Each one has now completed the process of applying for higher...
brittany1838Jul 1, 20212 minLeft In a Trash Can...ButJust six days ago, a baby boy was born in Kenya. Immediately after his birth, he was placed in a trash can with his placenta still...
brittany1838Jun 28, 20212 minMore than a lemonade standIt's been two years since Open Arms Academy launched the Social Enterprise Club. The goal of this group is to teach children how to...
brittany1838Jun 28, 20211 minLife Skills- Kenyan StyleEnjoy this Circle of H.O.P.E. premier video- Albert came to live at Open Arms Village when he was only one day old. He was abandoned at a...
Open Arms InternationalJun 24, 20211 minMilk, Anyone?Taking care of 160+ kids just got a little easier! For many years, Open Arms Village farm staff have worked hard to care for the milk...
brittany1838Jun 16, 20212 minMuch Needed R & RSince the pandemic started last March, Open Arms Village houseparents have worked incredibly long hours with very few breaks in order to...
brittany1838Jun 8, 20212 minUpdate: Emergency PlacementsLast week I told you about the four children that had just arrived at Open Arms Village. They were in critical need of care due to...
brittany1838Jun 3, 20211 minEmergency Placements I just learned that four more children came to live at Open Arms Village today. One group of three siblings, ages 12, 9 and 7, had been...
Open Arms InternationalMay 28, 20212 minMeet the Graduates!I am so excited to announce that eight students at Open Arms Village are 2021 high school graduates! What an amazing accomplishment for...
brittany1838May 17, 20212 minA Hand UpAt Open Arms Village, four local women are experiencing the power of knowledge. Each of them participate in the home group that is part...
Open Arms InternationalMay 12, 20211 minBaking the BreadAuntie Lena sure knows how to bake for a BIG family!
brittany1838May 11, 20212 minMeet Teacher BrianBrian is one of the incredible Open Arms Academy teachers. He recently shared his view on the current situation in Kenya. What made you...
brittany1838May 5, 20211 minIt's Time to Pray!I often ask you to pray for Kenya, the children of Open Arms Village, and the surrounding community. However, today is the National Day...
brittany1838Apr 28, 20212 minBaptism DayI want to share some great news with you about the kids at Open Arms Village. On Sunday, 27 kids were baptized! Over the past two months,...
Open Arms InternationalApr 22, 20211 minLittle Ones PrayingThis is so sweet. I knew the Circle of H.O.P.E. would want to see it! And could I ask you to pray for these precious kids today?...