The lotus flower is the national flower of Malawi and a symbol of growth.
Join us as we embark on a journey to make origami lotus flowers. We're doing this to raise awareness and funds to support the lifesaving work Open Arms, supporting orphaned and vulnerable children, so they can thrive at home with their families.
Each flower is small, unique and beautiful, but together they will make a huge impact on the lives of children in Malawi.
Make an origami lotus flower and help us grow, by spreading the word of Open Arms Malawi. You could:
Would you like to use the flowers to fundraise at your school or group? Download your origami lotus flower fundraising guide below.
There are many ways individuals, schools and community groups can use origami lotus flowers to fundraise. Check out below for some ideas:
Students at Ashville College helped to make over 100 origami lotus flowers to create a Christmas tree, that was displayed at Knaresborough Christmas Tree Festival, to help raise awareness of Open Arms Malawi.
Year 6 Pupils from Arundel Primary school, raised £145 by making origami lotus flowers when they finished their SATS. Donations were made for each flower and they created a beautiful art installation.
Rose's Tea Bar customers spent a morning making origami lotus flowers whilst listening to Duncan from Channel 4's 'The Piano' raising a wonderful £119 for Open Arms.
After an inspiring presentation about the work of Open Arms from one of its young members, a local Brownie group then took part in our Love. Nurture. Grow campaign, purchasing and making 30 origami lotus flowers and creating a beautiful display in the shape of the Brownie emblem.
Your donation will help children in Malawi grow up healthy with the love of a family
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