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"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...
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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 12, 20191 min read
More Than an Education
Did you know that almost 100 of the children who attend Open Arms Academy do not live at the Village? For many of those children, their...
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 24, 20191 min read
Boiling Eggs and Breaking Wind
Did we get your attention with that subject line?! This week we have a special treat: some articles written by our kids! When kids feel...
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 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
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 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
Mar 25, 20191 min read
Breakfast Club, Anyone?
The students were gathered around the flag for morning assembly. As they sang the school anthem, a little boy suddenly collapsed. His...
brittany1838
Mar 19, 20192 min read
You Can Change Abel's Life!
On his way to Open Arms Academy, Abel heard someone shouting and screaming behind him, threatening to stab him with a knife. He ran as...
brittany1838
Mar 12, 20191 min read
A Huge "Thank You" from Mary!
Today I'm excited to introduce you to Mary! Mary graduated from primary school at Open Arms Academy a few years ago and went on to excel...
brittany1838
Feb 27, 20192 min read
A Mother's Hope
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...
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