2009 Year In Review

Every year, Open Arms International touches thousands of lives. Look at what your generous support made possible in Eldoret, Kenya in 2009:

During outreaches

· Treated more than 4,500 people in medical clinics

- Treated approximately 600 people in dental and eye clinics

- Served 950 children through children’s ministry

· Led over 200 people to Christ

· Trained up 120 health advocates to take messages and practices of good health, hygiene and disease prevention out into poor communities.

- Gave out 96 sets of clothes or shoes to children in great need

- Led a women's conference and a pastor's conference



Also, as part of our ongoing work in Eldoret:

- Distributed meals to 100 children 4 times per week, year-round

- Started up the Street Children's ministry, reaching out to the children living on the streets 5 nights of the week, and providing some bread and milk, as well as supporting their emotional and spiritual needs.

- Completed the first two homes for our children at the Village in time for them to be moved in by Christmas

- Have 3 more children's homes and 3 volunteer / visitor homes under construction

- Paved the way for an Open Arms Academy on site at the Village, to be opened in January 2010