One Day at a Time : A Blog
This is the story of One Day, told in moments. Snapshots of ordinary days that, over time, have built something extraordinary. Here you’ll find key milestones, honest reflections, lessons learned, and the small stories that shape who we are. As ordinary people say yes to purpose and express love in practical ways, lives are changed. Take your time, have a look around, and step into the journey with us.
Welcoming New Children: Restoration in Motion
How One Day carefully welcomes new children into residential care in Lesotho, providing safety, stability, and restoration rooted in faith and safeguarding.
A New Chapter for Our Teenagers
How One Day reshaped teenage residential care in Lesotho through communal living, responsibility, sport, faith, and structured preparation for adulthood.
Lilly’s One Day Shop: A Village Shop with a Story
How Lilly’s One Day Shop in Ha Lebesa was funded in memory of a mother from Ballyfermot and now provides income, opportunity, and practical support to the village.
Sustainable Living on the Mountain
How One Day is building sustainable living practices in Ha Lebesa, Lesotho through gardening, livestock, vocational training and local enterprise.
Honouring Chris and Sheila Dillon: A Pioneering Season Completed
A tribute to Chris and Sheila as they complete their pioneering season in Lesotho, honouring their faithfulness, sacrifice, and lasting impact at One Day in Lesotho.
Sewing a Future: The Story of the One Day Training Centre
Discover how Trish Carrig helped establish the One Day Sewing Training Centre in Lesotho, equipping women with vocational skills, dignity, and long-term opportunity.
When Goodbye Is the Goal: The Journey of Reunification
How One Day supports safe, structured family reunification in Lesotho, restoring children to strengthened family environments with faith, care, and safeguarding.
More Than School: Creating Learning Spaces in the Mountains
How One Day is strengthening education in rural Lesotho through playground development, digital access, tutoring, and community learning spaces.
From Trauma-Informed Care to Thriving Homes
How trauma-informed care training strengthened relationships, improved stability, and deepened Christian residential care practice at One Day in Lesotho.
October 2022 Team Visit : Strengthening Care and Community in HaLebesa
In October 2022, a team travelled to HaLebesa to strengthen house parent training and social work systems. Alongside practical work and community visits, the experience offered deep connection, shared purpose and lasting impact.
Returning to HaLebesa After Lockdown : A Site Full of Life
After more than a year and a half of travel restrictions, we return to HaLebesa to find a site full of life. With 21 children now at home, new houses completed, a playground unveiled, and rainwater systems installed, the project has continued to grow steadily through lockdown.
How a Church Emerged in HaLebesa: The Story of Liberty Church HaLebesa
What began as an informal evening of worship in a living room in 2018 has grown into HaLebesa Church. This is the story of how a local congregation emerged naturally alongside the One Day project in Lesotho.
Strengthening Foundations in HaLebesa: July 2019 Team Visit
In July 2019, our focus shifts from building structures to strengthening foundations. With children now part of the One Day family, this visit centres on safeguarding, governance, site planning and community partnership in HaLebesa.
The First Two Kids Have Arrived
After years of preparation, land development, and partnership with Social Development, the first two children arrive at One Day in Lesotho.
The Memorandum in My Hand
A long drive to Maseru, a last-minute witness, and a signed agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding with Social Development is finally in place.
The First Two Homes
Chris and the team complete the first two family homes in Lesotho, built around a model of care focused on small, stable, loving households.
Our First Team Trips to HaLebesa: September 2018
Read about One Day’s first team trips to HaLebesa, Lesotho in September 2018, supporting early building work and strengthening local partnerships.
What’s Your One Day?
Pursue your personal “One Day” challenge and raise funds to provide loving, safe family homes for orphaned children in Lesotho. Start your journey today.
A Busy Beginning in Lesotho
In just weeks, Chris and Sheila have integrated into the Butha Buthe community, helped install a village water pump, and begun building homes for vulnerable children.
Chris and Sheila Dillon Arrive in Lesotho
On St Patrick’s Day 2018, Chris and Sheila Dillon arrived in Lesotho to begin full-time work establishing safe and loving homes for orphaned children.