Welcome to our latest blogs

Welcome to our latest blogs

Your source of information and updates from Malawi and our supporters around the world.

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From seeing how our children are developing, the amazing support we get from our fundraisers to understanding the ins and out of running Open Arms, we’ve got it covered here.

Downe House School Visit

Downe House School Visit

After spending their first morning with the babies in our Infant Home, the children assembled for a netball match with the girls from the Foster Houses, who were excited to have the chance to play against a visiting team.

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Verde Valley School in Namalo Village

Verde Valley School in Namalo Village

​For many in our group, this is the first experience of living without electricity and running water, of using pit latrines and sleeping without beds on cold, hard floors.​

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Getting stuck in at Mangochi

Getting stuck in at Mangochi

​For some, the trip is a welcome return and a chance to visit the children they met as babies who have returned to their village homes and now attend school.​

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Meet newest arrival Joseph

Meet newest arrival Joseph

Joseph arrived with a member of the social welfare team and the Sister from the hospital ward that has been caring for him for the last 11 days.

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Volunteers Stories: Erin Brennan Burke

Volunteers Stories: Erin Brennan Burke

Erin volunteered in Malawi and Tanzania, during her gap year and on her blog she reflects on her journey and experiences. Erin spent some time at Open Arms and shared her thoughts and stories of her time with us.

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Open Arms embraces those most in need

Open Arms embraces those most in need

​As many of you know, it’s been an incredibly difficult few months for millions of people in Malawi. Following last year’s floods, droughts and late rains, the failed harvest left many thousands on the brink of starvation.

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