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.
Beyond the Build: The Lasting Impact of Volunteer Teams
How volunteer teams strengthen One Day through training, relationship, and shared skills that create lasting impact in Lesotho.
Disability Inclusion Beyond One Day
How support for one child with additional needs grew into community workshops, national partnerships, and wider disability inclusion across Lesotho.
What Happens When a Team Comes to Lesotho?
Reflections from volunteers who travelled to One Day in April 2025, sharing their experiences teaching, training, building relationships, and serving in Ha Lebesa.
Coming Full Circle: The Story of Pulane Children’s Centre
The story of how Liberty Church and One Day stepped into oversight of Pulane Children’s Centre in Lesotho, continuing a journey that began on our very first mission trip.
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 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.
A Month in Lesotho: We Have Some Land
After several days of visiting potential sites in Butha Buthe, we’re excited to share that land has been secured for our new project in Lesotho.
A Month in Lesotho: Land and Next Steps
The first episode of A Month in Lesotho as Rob and Patrice travel to Butha Buthe to visit potential land sites for homes for vulnerable children.
The Lay of the Land
On our latest visit to Lesotho, we explored potential land sites in Butha Buthe as plans progress to establish homes for orphaned children.
Butha Buthe: A New Start
During our recent visit to Lesotho, we travelled north to Butha Buthe to explore the possibility of establishing a new project for orphaned and vulnerable children.
An Encouraging Meeting at the Lesotho Embassy
Reflections on meeting the Lesotho Ambassador to Ireland and the encouragement it brought in our journey to help orphaned and vulnerable children in Lesotho.
Hope for the Orphans is Born
Meetings with town planners in Maseru, Lesotho lead to the launch of Hope for the Orphans, a new initiative supporting vulnerable children.