Creating a long-term home for afterschool writing and learning.
In its 20th year serving Washington, DC students, One World Education is launching The Writing Home Project —a campaign to secure a long-term home for the One World Academy, which has been the recipient of a Library of Congress Literacy Award and recognized by the DC Mayor’s Office as one of the city’s top-performing afterschool programs.
Despite this success, the Academy has operated in short-term leased spaces—creating recurring disruption and limiting the organization’s ability to grow and serve more students.
The Writing Home Project will change that.
We are raising $250,000 by June 30, 2027 to secure a stable, long-term leased space that allows One World to expand access, deepen instructional continuity, and operate without the uncertainty of frequent relocation.
This investment ensures that One World’s impact continues to grow—with greater stability, reach, and results for years to come. With it, One World can:
- Expand afterschool programming from 2 to 5 days per week
- Serve significantly more students from DC’s highest-need communities
- Provide ongoing training for teachers across 40 partner schools
- Create a dedicated space for student writing, publishing, and storytelling
- Establish a consistent hub for families, educators, and community events
