Open Arms International
Orphan Sunday
For several years now, Open Arms has been part of Orphan Sunday - a day when believers from all over the world come together in prayer...
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Open Arms International
Sep 4, 20192 min read
"I Believe in Miracles"
Today, we're sharing a story from Leah - a college student from the US who spent time at the Open Arms Village in Kenya this summer. I...
Open Arms International
Aug 28, 20191 min read
No Shoes
Can you imagine not owning a pair of shoes? Children from our community love attending Open Arms Academy because they know their basic...
Open Arms International
Aug 20, 20191 min read
"Maybe I Can Do It, Too!"
“I am deeply moved when I see our children reaching their true potential. I know what they are capable of, and I decided to help them be...
Open Arms International
Aug 5, 20191 min read
Back to School 2019
Our Back-to-School Campaign is here!! Join us as we raise $25,000 by August 31st! It's a BIG goal to meet a BIG need. For some of our...
Open Arms International
Jul 30, 20191 min read
Meet Melinda
Have you had a chance to check out our new website? We're excited to have a fresh space to share with you what God's doing in Kenya. We...
Open Arms International
Jul 17, 20191 min read
Music Festival
What was your favorite extracurricular activity in school? The kids at Open Arms Academy LOVE to sing! Last month they got a chance to...
brittany1838
Jul 9, 20191 min read
From Cursed to Cherished
December 2016 was a life-changing month for twins Jacob and Joy. At 16 months old, they had known only neglect and want. Their ankles...
brittany1838
Jun 27, 20192 min read
The Love of an Auntie
A dozen babies lie slumbering in their cribs in the Baby Home at Open Arms Village. As one fusses in his sleep, a kind-faced woman places...
brittany1838
Jun 20, 20192 min read
Thank You!
Kenyans are inspired by what Open Arms does to help orphaned and vulnerable children in their community. The kindness shown to us through...
brittany1838
Jun 13, 20192 min read
Two More Days!
Only two more days! This is how long we have to meet our goal of providing care for our seven new babies for 365 days. So far, you have...
brittany1838
Jun 6, 20192 min read
Yes to the Mess
Back in January 2005, Open Arms International was just three years old and needed to make their first hire. That hire turned out to...
brittany1838
Jun 3, 20191 min read
Baby Follow Up
Last week we shared about the urgent financial need Open Arms is facing due to saying "Yes!" to seven new babies since December. Your...
brittany1838
May 24, 20192 min read
Urgent News from Open Arms Village!
I'm writing to you with an urgent need. Today, another baby joined the Open Arms family. And with her arrival came heartbreaking news...
brittany1838
May 15, 20191 min read
When it Rains it Pours
In Kenya, when it rains it pours! No, we're not talking about rain from the sky. Kenya is still in the midst of a drought, and we're...
brittany1838
May 1, 20192 min read
Teen Retreat
The children gathered around Pastor M and the church team as he shared about life and relationships. At last the much-anticipated annual...
brittany1838
Apr 24, 20192 min read
Stephanie's Story
On a warm day in March, a group of unlikely sisters gathered in the community room of the Life Center at Open Arms Village. Black and...
brittany1838
Apr 21, 20191 min read
He is Risen!
Happy Easter from our family to yours! "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said!" (Matthew 28:6) What a gift to celebrate! We're...
brittany1838
Apr 9, 20191 min read
Water, Water Everywhere!
What would you do without water? In the past five months, Kenya has been facing one of its worst water crises in years. It's been...
brittany1838
Apr 2, 20191 min read
There's a New Face at Open Arms Village!
The ambulance pulled up to our gate last week, delivering a tiny new addition to the Open Arms family. Baby Daniel was only one day old...
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