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...
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Open Arms International
- Jun 9, 2022
- 1 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, 2022
- 1 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, 2022
- 2 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, 2022
- 1 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
- May 12, 2022
- 1 min
I Want To Be a Teacher
"I want to be a teacher when I grow up." said Mercy, when asked about her dreams. Mercy attends Open Arms Academy on scholarship through...
Open Arms International
- May 3, 2022
- 1 min
Zawadi's Story
A couple of months ago, I told you about February on the Floor, a campaign to provide beds for kids sleeping on the ground or in other...
Open Arms International
- Apr 28, 2022
- 1 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, 2022
- 1 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...
Open Arms International
- Apr 14, 2022
- 1 min
Ezra's Story
Abandoned in a maize field only hours after his birth, Ezra was discovered by a young girl and taken to the police station. He was...
Open Arms International
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
Happy Easter from Romania!
Greetings from Denisa Care Center in Romania! I am so excited to share with you that we are now serving nearly 40 children from families...
Open Arms International
- Apr 4, 2022
- 1 min
Results Are In!
A few weeks ago I asked you to pray for the eigth grade students who were facing a big challenge- their placement exam for high school....
Open Arms International
- Mar 29, 2022
- 1 min
Surprise Visit
Recently, during the Open Arms Academy school holiday, the children had a surprise visit from staff members of a local supermarket. In...
Open Arms International
- Mar 22, 2022
- 1 min
100 New Children
Great things are happening since Open Arms has partnered with Stand By Me! As our organizations are working together, even more children...
Open Arms International
- Mar 16, 2022
- 0 min
Open Arms International
- Mar 7, 2022
- 1 min
Five Years Old
Recenty, 11 children at Open Arms Village celebrated their kindergarten graduation. There was a huge party, not just because they are...
Open Arms International
- Feb 28, 2022
- 1 min
42 New Beds
I'm so excited to tell you that, because of generous supporters of February on the Floor, 42 kids in Kenya and Romania will have new beds...
Open Arms International
- Feb 22, 2022
- 1 min
Just 11 More!
I'm so grateful that the Open Arms family has already provided 31 new beds that will be given to kids in desperate need of a safe and...
Open Arms International
- Feb 16, 2022
- 1 min
25 New Beds!
I'm so excited to tell you that, so far, 25 new beds will be given to kids in desperate need of a safe and warm place to sleep! With 11...
Open Arms International
- Feb 8, 2022
- 1 min
Can a Bed Keep a Child Safe?
Last week, our new partner in Romania told me about a little girl in her program who sleeps in a very small bed with her two teenage...
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