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Today is the Global Day of Genorosity

December 23, 2025

GIVING TUESDAY: GLOBAL DAY OF GENOROSITY TO SUPPORT THE ORPHANS

Today is the Global Day of generosity, GIVING TUESDAY and we are pleased to announce our upcoming BVS Training coming up in January 2026 where we’ll take a Missions’ Team from the U.S. to the A.R.M Center in Gambella, Ethiopia to support the orphans’ and teachers’ there.

A.R.M is exploring the very exciting establishment of a 
small clinic at the A.R.M Center. This facility will offer essential medical attention to the orphans and serve the surrounding communities, too, as many of whom have limited access to healthcare services in town.

Urgent needs include new construction of proper latrines (sewer), development of a chapel center for prayer and counseling, and incentives for the 20 teachers and cooks supporting the orphans. Orphans also need uniforms and essential Classroom materials. Our Missions team will determine how we can strengthen our service and make an impact! 

The State Governor of Gambella, Ethiopia, Mrs. Omod, will visit to witness the A.R.M. Center’s progress and offer her blessings. She will come to the African Relief Ministries center during our stay, where she will have the opportunity to observe and appreciate the work being carried out. Her presence will encourage and move the mission forward!

Thank you again for your continued support and partnership in this ministry. 
Email me for more info. or to join us in 2026 
gatkek.michael1213@gmail.com.


Sincerely,


Rev. Michael Gatkek


Founder & Executive Director, African Relief Ministries and the ARM Board of Directors


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