Welcome to our latest blogs

Open Arms’ intervention is gratefully received

Many of you will recall the desperate situation we reported on in early December last year, after hundreds of thousands of families were affected by a devastating food shortage in Malawi. Floods, followed by drought and very late and erratic rains, had wreaked havoc on the maize harvest, leaving much of the country starving and people literally fighting over scarce supplies.

With Ezra back home, we look to the future

Ezra’s Story

Sadly, investigations found that it was not possible for Ezra to have the surgery, and so, after a short visit to Germany, he is back in Blantyre, among friends at Open Arms. ….​

A Volunteer’s Story: Rebecca Clough

Open Arms was even more of an exciting experience than I had hoped for, and I adored spending time with everybody there.

Christmas Message from Malawi

The end of another year at Open Arms is fast approaching. An eventful year with many more ups than downs. The Homes continue to thrive with the increasing good-will that we receive from around the globe. The important and major contribution that the Harrogate fundraising office is making to the operation is something we are very aware of and grateful for.

Newsletters From the Past

If you have got a story that you would like to share, perhaps your favourite memory or questions about the children and staff – we would love to hear from you! In the meantime, enjoy revisiting some of our stories!