Welcome to Open Home Foundation International (OHFI).

We are a New Zealand-based organ­i­sa­tion working to protect and empower vul­ner­a­ble chil­dren and their fam­i­lies around the world. We believe that every child in the world has the right to belong to a home, family and com­mu­nity where they are safe and loved; to receive a good diet, health care, and edu­ca­tion; and to know that they are loved by God. We work in com­mu­ni­ties of all faiths and none.

Our Work

Ohfi sup­ports some of the world’s most impov­er­ished, vul­ner­a­ble, neglected and abused chil­dren. Here you can find out some of the many ways in which we serve. 

Support

There are many dif­fer­ent ways in which you can support the vital work of OHFI. Find out here how you can partner with us.

Latest News & Events from Ohfi

Hear some news and stories from the people at the heart of Ohfi.
Rwanda Appeal

Rwanda Appeal

Dear Friends, Earlier this year Carmel Hurdle and Kim Ostern were able to spend time with the chil­dren and fam­i­lies of Pilgrim Nursery School in Rwanda on behalf of Ohfi. We were delighted to be able to report back as below. Click Here to Read the full letter.

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Prayer Letter September 2023

Prayer Letter September 2023

Prayer Letter Sep­tem­ber 2023 Dear Prayer Part­ners: In Chapter 5 of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthi­ans we are called to be ambas­sadors of rec­on­cil­i­a­tion. ” He has com­mit­ted to us the message of rec­on­cil­i­a­tion. We are there­fore Christ’s ambas­sadors, as though God was making His appeal through…

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Prayer Letter July 2022

Prayer Letter July 2022

 Prayer letter The Lord himself will go before you. He will be with you;  He will not leave you or forget you. Don’t be afraid and  don’t worry. (Deuteron­omy 31:8) Dear Prayer part­ners Thank you for uphold­ing the needs of Ohfi in your prayers. We are deeply grate­ful for your faith­ful and prayerful…

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Cuppa for Kids

Cuppa for Kids is Ohfi’s annual tea party fundrais­ing event. It is the perfect occa­sion to get together with friends and neigh­bours, family and col­leagues over a cuppa and some cake while raising money to help vul­ner­a­ble chil­dren and their fam­i­lies receive life-chang­ing support.

Give

Regular finan­cial support is always needed to enable OHFI’s work to con­tinue. Here you can find out the dif­fer­ent ways in which you can give. 

Pray

Prayer support is vital for OHFI’s work. Here you can read about the impor­tance of your prayers, and sign up to receive our prayer letter.

Help

There are many ways in which you can vol­un­teer to support OHFI’s work. Find out here how your skills and expe­ri­ence can help us!