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This week, students got to experience the International Science Film Festival. This is an ongoing festival in African, American, and European countries.
The aim is to inspire children to enjoy science and research, to know their surroundings, to not think science is scary and out of reach, to understand that it is close to them, and to inspire them to be creative.
Along with this, it is to make children present their own creative ideas...with the help of their teachers, to present their research, and to bring their work to international competitions.
These sweet faces are why we do what we do.
One Love educates, enriches, and empowers underprivileged, school-aged Ethiopian children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. At One Love Academy and Primary Schools, students receive a formal education, a daily meal, and clean water in a loving, nurturing, inclusive environment.
You can learn more about One Love or donate at the link in bio. A little goes a long way!
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Did you know you have the opportunity to come to Ethiopia with us and experience One Love Academy in person?! One Love takes a team each year to serve at the preschool and primary school in Shiro Meda. These trips are impactful, soul-stirring, and FUN. We would love for you to join us on our 2025 trip ❤️
Learn more at the link in bio!
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In Ethiopian government schools, it is common to have 100 students in a classroom with one teacher. Students attend a half-day of school. Students can be turned away from government school if there is no room for them.
At One Love Academy students:
🍎Are known, welcomed, and cared for
🍎Attend classes with a low teacher to student ratio
🍎 Attend full-day school, five days a week
🍎 Begin learning to read in Kindergarten
🍎 Learn English
In 2023-24, 450 students received a quality education in a loving, inclusive environment!
Curious how to make an impact towards One Love Academy? Become an annual fund supporter!
Your one time donation of any amount will go towards building renovations and upkeep, school supplies, school uniforms, and emergency support for families and staff members. You will also help cover the gap between committed monthly sponsors and current monthly expenses at the school ensuring every child at the preschool is cared for.
Learn more at the link in bio ❤️
The One Love Gala at Spruce Mountain Ranch was SO much fun! We are feeling SO grateful for all the attendees, vendors, sponsors, and donations that made this event come to life.
Nothing is more important to us than making sure the children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia have access to quality education and care, and spreading the word about One Love.
What a remarkable evening ❤️
We are so grateful that OneLove students and their families have access to clean water. It is not uncommon to see women from the community leaving OneLove Academy after school drop offs with jugs of clean water to take home to their families.
Thank you to our donors for providing clear water to the Addis Ababa community ❤️
When registration day at One Love finally arrives the first week of July, parents begin lining up outside the school gates at 3:00am. The crowd grows so big that at 6:00 am., the Shiromeda Community Police Department assigns three officers to manage the crowd and protect One Love staff. The school's demand is so high because of the quality of education and the safe facilities we provide.
One Love is truly a beacon of hope in the community. These parents, who know only life in extreme poverty, realize that education is the only way out for their children. They come to One Love so their children can be fed - mentally, physically, and spiritually.
We share this story with you, our supporters and prayer warriors, to give you a picture of what your support means to this community across the globe. Although we wish everyone could experience One Love first-hand, we know that is not possible. The stories we hear are both heartbreaking and heartwarming. One Love is working to change the story for children growing up in extreme poverty, and that is only possible with your support.
You can donate today at the link in bio ❤️
Some more photos from the first week of school ✏️ OneLove wasn't able to have the reception they had planned due to rain but overall it was a great week! Many students showed up with their backpacks and water bottles we gave them in May ❤️ The balloons were a big hit too 😉
We are so grateful for the staff at OneLove Academy. Many of our teachers have been a part of the school since the very beginning and are constantly dedicating their time, energy, and love to the future of these wonderful kiddos. Can't wait for a great school year!
First day of school drop offs! OneLove welcomed so many wonderful students back to school this Monday. It was a rainy day, but we made the most of it!
Did you know you can make a huge impact on these student's future?! A little can go a long way in Ethiopia. Donate today to play a part in One Love Academy ❤️ Link in bio!
Happy Enkutatash, or Ethiopian New Year! Celebrated on September 11th every year, this time is seen as a period of new beginnings and shared experiences with family and the community.
The day is celebrated with gift exchanges, traditional songs, a meal of stew, injera, and coffee, and bonfires. Many of the gifts and decorations consist of yellow flowers found in Addis Abada (where One Love is!) and are called adey abeba.
Cheers to new beginnings (and the start of school starting so soon!) 🌼
Curious to see what's being auctioned off at our Annual Gala on 10/3?! Here are just a few of the items you could win!
1. A stay at Timbers Jupiter, FL @timbersjupiter
2. Game of golf at Flying Horse for a group of four @flyinghorsecolorado
3. A stay at Winter Park @winterparkresort
4. A wine country escape to Carneros Resort & Spa in Napa Valley @carnerosresort
5. Facial from Honey Spa and Salon @honeyspaandsalon
6. Dinner for four at Capital Grille + wine from a private locker + club level tickets to an Avs game! @
thecapitalgrille
Experience the magical Spruce Mountain Ranch at our annual 2024 Gala on October 3rd! ✨ Join us for a fun and inspirational evening benefiting One Love Ethiopia, the students, and community. Your ticket includes cocktail hour, dinner, an auction, and an after-party. Sponsorships available as well!
Link in bio for more info.
Join us for a fun and inspirational evening on October 3rd at the beautiful Spruce Mountain Ranch, benefiting the students at One Love Ethiopia!
We will have an amazing happy hour with drinks served by Peak Beverage, a coffee cart provided by ReNew Coffee, decor by Sweetwater Floral and Hello Sunshine Balloons, dinner service catered by Rocky Mountain Catering, an auction presented by Nate Jackson (former Denver Bronco!), and an after party with beats spinning from Laser Sound.
Support the students and community by attending, or become a Gala sponsor and discover the impactful work of One Love Ethiopia ❤️ link in bio to learn more.
Venue - Spruce Mountain Ranch @sprucemountainranch
Catering - Rocky Mountain Catering @rockymountaincatering
DJ - Laser Sound
Emcee & Auctioneer - Nate Jackson, Former Denver Bronco
Balloons & Decor - Hello Sunshine Creatives @hellosunshinecreatives
Coffee Cart - ReNew Coffee @renewcoffeellc
Flowers - Sweetwater @sweetwaterflowermarket
Bartender - Peak Beverage @peakbev
These sweet sisters, Amen and Betselot, are 12 and 10 years old and are 5th grade students at One Love Academy (the younger one skipped a grade - smartie pants 😉)! Their mother is a recent breast cancer survivor, and has two other young children in addition to Amen and Betselot.
The family's living conditions and worlds were turned upside down during their mother's cancer battle. From paying for medical expenses to daily life, the family could not enroll their kids into One Love for the next school year.
With donations provided by YOU, Amen and Betselot were able to receive full scholarships for tuition, food, and other benefits.
At the end of the first semester, Amen and Betselot ranked #1 and #2 among all 5th graders at One Love. Their mother shared through tears of joy that "One Love is sharing one of my greatest burdens." ❤️
Experience the magic of @sprucemountainranch at our annual 2024 Gala on 10/3! ✨ Join us for a fun and inspirational evening benefiting One Love Ethiopia, the students, and the community. Your ticket includes an open bar cocktail hour, 3 course plated dinner, table side wine service, live auction presented by Nate Jackson former Denver Bronco, and an after party consisting of live music, a coffee cart and popcorn bar, and dancing! 🕺 Link in bio for tickets.
Did you know Ethiopia has two seasons - a dry season and a rainy one?! Most rain falls between June, July and August - often the down fall is so intense that the community loses power.
Rainy season also means summer break! While it might look different than our summer break, most kiddos are staying inside, waiting for dry season to start up in September and for school to start.
We can't wait for the 2024-2025 school year at One Love Academy! ☔️
Experience the magical Spruce Mountain Ranch at our annual 2024 Gala on October 3rd! ✨ Join us for a fun and inspirational evening benefiting One Love Ethiopia, the students, and community. Your ticket includes cocktail hour, dinner, an auction, and an after-party. Sponsorships available as well!
Link in bio for more info ❤️
📸 @sprucemountainevents
When you join our monthly giving community, you will educate, empower, and enrich the lives of students like...
Danawit, a 4th grade student at One Love Academy. Her mother and father both passed away and she lives with a foster family. Although they don’t have legal guardianship over her, they allow her to live with them out of the kindness of their hearts. Despite the challenges of her home life, Danawit is the top ranking student in her grade. Your monthly giving allows Danawit to dream that one day... she will be a doctor.
A small donation can make a HUGE impact. Link in bio to learn more ❤️
The past galas have been SO much fun and we are so excited for our 2024 Annual Gala on 10/3! Join us at Spruce Mountain Ranch and discover the impactful work of One Love Ethiopia. Support the students and community in Ethiopia by attending the Gala or sponsoring the event. Join us in creating change and experiencing a remarkable evening ❤️
Link in bio for more info!
The food at school might be the only meal the students get that day. Which is why providing nutritious, filling meals is so important!
Just $30 a month provides monthly tuition for one student + 27 nutritious lunches! Just $1 a day can provide a world of a difference 🌏
Link in bio to learn more.
All smiles at school! One Love educates, enriches, and empowers underprivileged, school-aged Ethiopian children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. At One Love Academy and Primary Schools, students receive a formal education, a daily meal, and clean water in a loving, nurturing, inclusive environment.
You can help change their future ❤️
Did you know participating in our race funds tuition and nutrition for one student for a whole month? Walk in their shoes, and run for their future!
Nestled in the North side of Colorado Springs, Fox Run Regional Park offers 400 acres of trails, community hang out spots, playgrounds and more. We are so excited to host our Run4One at this hidden gem on 8/31! 🏃♀️🌲
We have two options - a 4k and a 0.5 mile kid "run." After the race, we will have a food truck, coffee truck, and live music! 🎶 Sign up at the link in bio ❤️
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One Love is a Colorado based non-profit dedicated to educate enrich, and empower children and families in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Run4One is an experience designed to give a glimpse into the challenges students face in their daily lives and on their walk to attend school at One Love Academy.
We have chefs on site who cook a daily nutritious lunch, providing healthy food to our students and fueling their bodies and minds. When we were last there in May, most kids said their favorite meal was the rice we cooked up!
Did you know just $30 per month provides monthly tuition for one student at the school PLUS 27 nutritious lunches?!
Have you had the incredible opportunity to visit Spruce Mountain Ranch?! Now is the time ✨ We feel so lucky to host our 2024 Gala at this incredible venue!
Join us for a fun and inspirational evening benefiting One Love Ethiopia. Support the Ethiopian students and community by attending. Your ticket includes cocktail hour, dinner, an auction, and an after-party.
Tickets at the link in bio!
📸 @sprucemountainranch
Join us in a 4k run/walk and a 0.5 mile kids race to support One Love! By registering to run, you're covering tuition & nutrition for one student for one month. Make a world of a difference on August 31!
Afer the run, there will be music, food trucks, kids' activities, photo opps, and more 🎉 Link in bio to register!
Our mission is to provide a safe school for young children in Ethiopia, empower parents to rise-up in their community, and provide lasting opportunities for families, all while sharing the love and word of Jesus Christ. We are absolutely humbled by what we get to do every day ❤️
Donating to One Love means supporting all this and more. You can empower, educate, and enrich the lives of students through a one-time donation, a monthly donation, or becoming a sponsor. Link in bio to learn more ❤️
🌍✨ Last week was an unforgettable time in Ethiopia! 🇪🇹 Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude after an incredible trip serving at One Love Academy Kindergarten and Primary School.
There was no shortage of joy, laughter, and love that filled each moment as this amazing team of teenagers and their moms jumped in, didn’t hold back, and poured out their hearts. From water balloons to limbo games to endless dance parties, every interaction was filled with warmth and compassion. 🤗💫
Thank you to everyone who supported us on this journey by donating towards our trips, buying up our Amazon wish list, and praying for our team. Also, a huge thank you to the incredible staff and students at One Love Academy for welcoming us with open arms and beautiful hospitality.
#Ethiopia #OneLoveAcademy #A-Team #School #Education #OneLoveEthiopia🌟
Beautiful day in Ethiopia. We were honored to visit several One Love families today, where they shared their stories, their hopes, and dreams for their children’s future. Every parent spoke so highly of the work our team in Ethiopia is doing. Thank you to our amazing staff at One Love Academy and Primary school for providing a nurturing, loving environment for children, and to our donors for making this work possible. You are loved.
We made it to Ethiopia and enjoyed a great first day. Coffee ceremonies, injera making, museum touring, and an early dinner was the perfect way to kick off our week! We are looking forward to what the next several days will bring and can’t wait to experience more of Ethiopia and its beautiful culture and people 🇪🇹
Loads of luggage & lots of love. 🧳💞
Our team had a great travel day to Ethiopia, including a whirlwind tour on our layover in London.
We are beyond blessed to get to share One Love and Ethiopia with this group of kids, who we have known and loved for years. And so thankful to have three amazing women join us as team members and chaperones.
The team will be sharing about the trip through their eyes with IG takeovers. Follow along in our story this week!
Not pictured @jon_bradley_ and @coloradogirl_1 (who met up with us in Addis.) @melindaclawson @mandyb219 @angelaroseleighty @megstaubyn
Through the month of November each $100 donation made to OneLove will provide a student with a backpack and water bottle of their very own!
AND, we need your help to spread the word! Every person who likes and shares this post and also tags a friend, will be entered into a drawing to win a OneLove sweatshirt and travel mug. Winners will be announced every Friday in November.
Click link in bio to donate now!
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