Who are we?
Open Arms is a Christian humanitarian organisation, dedicated to improving the lives of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and other tragedies in Kenya.
Through the provision of family care, food, education and medical support, we offer hope and a future to these forgotten children.
As a grassroots organisation, we work where the need is greatest. Our overhead costs are low, and many of our staff are long-term volunteers.
Progress so far
2002
David and Rachel Gallagher visit Eldoret, Kenya - the dream was born.
2003
Open Arms International founded in November
2004
First mission trips - Uganda, Rwanda, and Bulgaria - include medical clinics,
children’s ministry, pastors’ conferences, and evangelism
2005
- First team to Eldoret
- First westerners ever allowed in Eldoret’s prison
- Tsunami relief team to India
- Established partnerships with ALMA & Orphans Unlimited in Mozambique
2006
- Received NGO status in Kenya (equivalent to U.S. non-profit organization)
- Established health advocacy programs in India & Rwanda
2007
- Purchased 52 acres near Eldoret, future home of Open Arms Village
- First Soul Safari team to Kenya & Israel & dedication of the land for Open Arms Village
2008
- Received Kenyan governmental approval to begin an orphanage
- Received 18 orphaned or abandoned children & housed them in existing buildings on the property
- Established the feeding program for 100 children in the Kambi Teso slum of Eldoret, Kenya
2009
- Received 11 more orphans including 2 infants
- Began construction of children’s family homes
- Began Open Arms Pre-School
2010
- Open Arms Academy opened for pre-school through fifth grade
- Received 18 more orphaned children
- Children were moved into the newly constructed family homes
- Guest Houses built for western volunteers and visitors
- Construction of two more children’s homes completed
2011
- Received 11 more orphaned children including 6 infants
- Opened newly constructed Baby Home for infants
- Completed construction of the 5thchildren's home
- Will complete construction of 6th children's home by year’s end
- Constructed a playground at Open Arms Village
and the Dream continues . . .
Would you like to be part of this amazing work?
We are making a huge impact, turning around the lives of thousands of children and young people. You can be part of this inspiring work by volunteering and giving.
