Stand by Me US

Stand by Me US Formerly Open Arms International
We rescue children, then we do whatever it takes to provide the care, love and attention they need to thrive.

We rescue children, then we do whatever it takes to provide the care, love and attention they need to thrive. Through our children's homes, care centres and schools, we care for some of the most vulnerable children around the world. The children we rescue have complex backgrounds, so we take time and care to ensure we meet all our children's unique needs. When our children know they have our lasti

ng support, they can rise above their circumstances and reach their full potential. We believe that anyone can enable our kids to have a chance at a great life.

Math teacher César at our Emmanual Care Center in Colombia ran Maths Olympics for our kids. Each grade took park and wor...
05/29/2026

Math teacher César at our Emmanual Care Center in Colombia ran Maths Olympics for our kids. Each grade took park and worked together to solve a series of interactive math tasks to win prizes. Special events like these help to make learning fun, engaging and dynamic for our children.

A birthday cake can mean so much to a child in poverty. Across our four countries we celebrate birthdays with cakes, pre...
05/21/2026

A birthday cake can mean so much to a child in poverty. Across our four countries we celebrate birthdays with cakes, presents and parties which help our children feel loved. Until they joined our care many of our children had never celebrated their birthday before so every birthday they mark as a Stand by Me child is treasured.

Our top students at the Abdi Academy in Ethiopia where given watches as a prize for their hard work and high achievement...
05/19/2026

Our top students at the Abdi Academy in Ethiopia where given watches as a prize for their hard work and high achievements. Well done!

For Children’s Day at the Emmanuel Care Center in Colombia our children dressed up as what they would like to be when th...
05/13/2026

For Children’s Day at the Emmanuel Care Center in Colombia our children dressed up as what they would like to be when they grow up. We had children dress as doctors, chefs, firefighters, police officers, teachers, builders and even a cyclist.

During a recent team trip from the UK, our kids at the Denisa Care Center in Romania learned to sew. They tried cross st...
05/06/2026

During a recent team trip from the UK, our kids at the Denisa Care Center in Romania learned to sew. They tried cross stitching, knitting and even had the opportunity to use a sewing machine. Learning these new skills give our kids the opportunity to try new things and discover new talents.

During the local education department’s recent trip to our Abdi Academy in Ethiopia, our staff and children did a wonder...
05/04/2026

During the local education department’s recent trip to our Abdi Academy in Ethiopia, our staff and children did a wonderful job of showing everything that makes the school exceptional. The day began with a musical welcome from the children, then a tour around the school building visiting classrooms like the IT lab, KG rooms, science lab and even the coffee garden. Our children demonstrated what they had been learning in class and the visitors where amazed by the resources and facilities that they have access to.

Our Denisa Care Center in Romania organised a cake decorating activity for the children. Each child was given their own ...
04/29/2026

Our Denisa Care Center in Romania organised a cake decorating activity for the children. Each child was given their own small cake to decorate and take home to share with their families.

As part of the reading programme at our Open Arms Academy in Kenya, our kids have been enjoying reading outside. Outdoor...
04/23/2026

As part of the reading programme at our Open Arms Academy in Kenya, our kids have been enjoying reading outside. Outdoor reading gives the children a change of scene from their usual classrooms and makes reading an even more exciting activity.

Our kids in Romania enjoyed Green Week. During this time, the children learned about healthy habits, the food pyramid an...
04/21/2026

Our kids in Romania enjoyed Green Week. During this time, the children learned about healthy habits, the food pyramid and the importance of balanced nutrition. As part of the week, they prepared a fresh fruit salad.

Elections are underway at our Open Arms Academy in Kenya. Our students are voting for new student leaders.
04/14/2026

Elections are underway at our Open Arms Academy in Kenya. Our students are voting for new student leaders.

We recently welcomed 23 new children into our new grade 1 classes at the Emmanuel Care Center in Colombia. They have com...
04/10/2026

We recently welcomed 23 new children into our new grade 1 classes at the Emmanuel Care Center in Colombia. They have come from poor and vulnerable families but will be receiving the care that they need to overcome their circumstances and thrive. One of the new kids shared: “This is my favourite place. I love my classroom, and my classmates are a lot of fun.”

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P. O. Box 2481
Clackamas, OR
97015

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+15032969989

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