More behind the scenes footage of our students letting their creativity and big ideas flow during the International Science Film Festival!

Transform a child's future in Ethiopia this holiday season. Your gift of $40 provides a month of education, daily meals, and clean water for two students in Shiro Meda. Link in bio to learn more and how you can make a difference ✨

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.

Hands up in the air because it's FRIDAY! 🤩

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!⁠ ⁠ 📷 @harrisjc4

That feeling of receiving a brand new textbook for the school year 😍

That feeling when you receive your own One Love backpack😍

Little ladies of One Love Academy 🤩🥰

Love is truly a beacon of hope in the community. The parents of these children, who know only life in extreme poverty, realize that a solid education is an opportunity for their children to break that cycle of poverty✨ ⁠ ⁠ We are so grateful to be able to do what we do.

One Love doesn't just provide quality education and care. We also provide FUN for the students. If only you could hear these laughs 💕

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!⁠ ⁠ 📷 @harrisjc4

Hear a testimony of how One Love helps a struggling family ❤️

Friday smiles 💕

The students at One Love Academy are filled with hope and motivation because donors to One Love provide them with an opportunity to change the trajectory of their lives ❤️⁠ ⁠ Donate at the link in bio.

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!

Daily prayers and gratitude before lunch time One Love students receive a daily nutritious meal and have access to clean water daily. Did you know just $1 per day per month can provide monthly tuition for 1 student, AND 27 nutritious lunches?

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 ❤️

Some more special highlights from the One Love Gala ❤️ It was such an honor to share more about One Love and celebrate our successes and the future of the school! Thank you to @renewcoffeellc for this incredible video, and for slinging affogatos all night!

New uniforms arrived at One Love!❣️⁠ ⁠ One Love provides our students with uniforms, books, workbooks, and supplies they need to be successful in school.⁠

Ethiopia ❤️ A beautiful country with beautiful people! So much love.⁠ ⁠ 📷 @dlwestwood

Friday smiles ❤️ Joy radiates through these students.

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 ❤️

Take a peek inside the One Love Primary school 🫶🏻

Noodles are ALWAYS a hit for lunch! We are so grateful to our team in Ethiopia for always making sure these kiddos have a daily meal.

Hear a mom’s testimony of what One Love means to her and her son 🫶🏻

OneLove Academy provided a total of 556 uniforms, 4,166 workbooks, and 3,973 text books last week! If families were attending a government school (paying for these on their own), they would cost apx. 2,600-3,120 birr per student ($27-$32). Thank you to our donors for making this happen 🫶🏻

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 First Day of School from One Love Academy! Can't wait to see what's in store for these bright pupils this year ❤️

Don't miss out on your chance to bid on one of these amazing auction items at our annual Gala on 10/3! We can't wait for you to experience the beautiful Spruce Mountain Ranch and learn more about One Love ❤️ Link in bio for more info!

Friday vibes, am i right? 🕺 Can't wait for school to start so soon!

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.

We are so grateful for the whole team over in Ethiopia for working through all these renovations! School starts September 16 and we can’t wait 💕

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for providing these sweet students with uniforms! Every September, we provide every student at One Love with a comfortable uniform to wear to school every day. We can't wait to see their faces when we pass them out this year! ❤️

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

The One Love Academy team in Ethiopia is hard at work renovating the school to provide the kids with a new roof, kitchen and more ❤️ We are so grateful for YOUR donations so we are able to do this.⁠ ⁠ Can’t wait for school to start in September!

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! ☔️

We provide ALL our students with uniforms, books, workbooks, and supplies they need to attend and be successful in One Love Academy. Your donation could support these kiddos and put them on the right track for the future - a little can go a long way✨ Link in bio.

One Love believes in inclusion - all students are welcome here! One Love Academy has children from all different faiths, family structures, and abilities. Diversity in our schools is so important - it allows One Love to accept all students, where they might be turned away elsewhere ❤️

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

Not only do we provide a safe space and education for these sweet kiddos. We also empower their parents to rise up in their community, making sure they have opportunity to work and support their families.⁠ ⁠ We absolutely love getting to know the parents behind these sweet faces ☀️

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 walk from home to One Love Academy is quite literally a hike for the students! Many kids are walking through jungle-like terrain everyday in 7,000 feet elevation. We are truly honored by the dedication our kiddos and their families have to getting them to school every day ✨

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!

Can't believe these sweet faces are first-graders! 🎓

Summertime FUN ☀️ Those happy faces are truly everything.

Partnering with local Ethiopian directors, educators, and social workers in the Shiro Meda region to provide a formal education, daily meals, clean water, and safe space to the children in the community ❤️⁠ ⁠ This is One Love.

When Friday hits 🤩 Happy vibes from OneLove Academy kindergarten!

Did you know the elevation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is similar to Colorado Springs?! Located at a whopping 7,726 feet, the climate here is hot and humid ☀️

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 ❤️

We are SO excited to announce that we graduated 59 kindergarteners last Saturday! We are SO proud of these kiddos and can’t wait to see their bright future ahead 🌞 This is what we do it for ❤️

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 ❤️⁠ ⁠ -----⁠ ⁠ 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?!

We pray that these sweet souls have health and safety in their lives. We pray the community realizes the importance of education and the value it adds to the lives of their children ❤️⁠

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

Happy weekend from this group of happy campers ❤️

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 ❤️

One Love is excited to announce two extraordinary experiences this Fall! Be sure to check your email or DM us to stay in the know

🌍✨ 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🌟

Thank you to all of our generous supporters who donated towards our backpack and water bottle campaign. And a HUGE thank you to @logobrands_sports for helping us make it happen! The students absolutely lit up when they received their special gifts❤️

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

One week from today a team of 13 will be traveling to visit these joyful students in Ethiopia. We can’t wait!

Happy days at OneLove Academy

Happy Valentines Day!

Today is Christmas in Ethiopia! We are wishing our friends and family a very Merry Christmas. Melkam Gena!

Happy New Year! We are embracing the year to come with gratitude and love for all of YOU and we’re looking forward to what is in store for 2024.

One Love Academy Primary School. Check out that view!

It’s cultural day at OneLove Academy! The students dressed in traditional clothing, performed poems and dramas, danced and celebrated their beautiful culture.

It's Giving Tuesday! Just a $100 donation from you will provide a useful new backpack and a much needed water bottle for one child. Will you join us in making a difference? Donating to OneLove is easy! Click the link in our bio or text LOVE100 to 41444 and follow the prompts.

"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." -Robert Brault

When you like and share this post, you not only help us spread the word about One Love BUT you will also be entered in to a drawing to win some awesome OneLove swag! Don’t forget to tag us in your post! **click link in bio to DONATE

A donation of $100 to OneLove this November will provide a new back pack and water bottle to a student at OneLove Academy! Will you help us spread the LOVE this holiday season? Click link in bio to donate❣️

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!

Today is the last day to RSVP for the OneLove/Engel Voelkers party. Please check your email and let us know if you will be coming. We hope to see you there for a fun night of celebrating all YOU have done to support OneLove.

“A good education is a foundation for a better future.” -Elizabeth Warren

It’s party time! Be sure to check your email today for your invitation from Engel Voelkers and OneLove.

Have you joined our OneLove Sponsorship Campaign yet? Only a few days left to donate! Click the link in bio to learn more

The first week back to school was a success! Have you made your 2023 pledge yet? Our private sponsor party is coming up and we would love for YOU to be there. Make your donation of $2500 or more by October 1st to receive your invitation!

School is back in session! OneLove welcomed 416 students back to school this Monday. Please join us in wishing these kiddos a wonderful school year ahead!

Have you checked your email!? Be sure to read up on the latest news from OneLove. If you would like to join our email list please send us a DM including your email address!

Please be sure to check your email to see the latest update from OneLove!

Hooray for the weekend!

Congratulations to our 46 graduating kindergartners!

Final exams just wrapped up at OneLove Academy, now bring on summer break!