Faith inspires people to care for others, stand alongside those facing hardship and work towards a better future. By coming together as a church or faith community, you can extend that care to vulnerable children and families in Malawi, helping them build brighter futures.
At Open Arms Malawi, we work alongside families, communities and local partners to help vulnerable children survive, grow up safe and thrive with the love of a family.
We’re grateful to the churches and faith groups who help make this possible.
Regardless of your size, whether through regular fundraising, a charity partnership, an annual donation or simply sharing our work with your congregation, there are many ways to get involved.
Bring your members and wider community together around a shared cause. You could organise a programme of fundraising events throughout the year, invite us to speak at a service (virtually or in person if local), and keep your community updated on the difference you're helping to make.
From cake sales after your gatherings to coffee mornings, tombolas, quizzes, sponsored challenges, concerts and fairs, fundraising together as a faith community can be a wonderful way to bring people of all ages together. Small events, repeated over time, can add up to life-changing support for children and families.
A one-off or annual donation from your group can help sustain our work in Malawi.
Including Open Arms in your newsletters, sharing our updates on your noticeboards or social media, and telling your congregations about the challenges facing vulnerable children in Malawi also makes a meaningful difference.
“Last year, a wonderful local church chose Open Arms Malawi as its Charity of the Year. Its community came together in an inspiring show of generosity and commitment, and through a variety of fundraising activities they raised over £4,300 to support children and families living in extreme poverty in Malawi. Their efforts reached beyond the church itself, bringing the wider community together around a shared purpose. Seeing so many people give their time, energy and generosity to help children and families thousands of miles away was both humbling and inspiring. Their support will directly help us continue working alongside families and communities in Malawi to build brighter futures for vulnerable children.” - The Open Arms Malawi Fundraising Team
We know that supporting a charity is about more than raising money. It's also about understanding the difference you're making and feeling connected to the people and communities you're helping.
As a small charity, we take pride in building genuine relationships with our supporters. When your faith group partners with Open Arms, we'll help you stay connected to our work in Malawi.
Whether you're looking for a Charity of the Year, planning your next fundraising event or considering an annual donation, we'd love to hear from you. We can share more about our work, help you explore ideas and find a way for your specific community to get involved.
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