One Life to Love envisions a world where every child has a home, a family, and equal opportunity to be and become who they are destined to be.
Our Mission
We’re on a mission to provide every abandoned and at-risk child with safety, education, nutrition and a nurturing home environment.
We provide love, care & support to orphans with special needs, free education & nutrition to at-risk girls and street children, and relief services to homeless families. We tirelessly work toward preventing human trafficking and empower vulnerable people, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive and lead fulfilling lives.
Watch the documentary
How Love is Transforming the Lives of India's Abandoned Children
About Our Founder
Courtney Deacon
After graduating from FIT in 2010, Courtney took part in a textile research project in Northern India. What was supposed to be a 30 day trip turned into a life-long mission to rescue India’s abandoned children.
1986
November 1st - born and raised in Brick, N.J. USA
2005
May - Graduated from Brick Memorial High School.
August - Accepted to the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Jewelry Design program.
2006
Homeless outreach in NYC
2007
Hired as National Account Executive for a luxury jewelry brand.
2008
Accepted into Fashion Institute of Technology’s International Trade & Marketing undergrad program, minoring in Asian Studies.
2009
July - Internship in rural Uganda with former child soldiers.
December - Awarded the Gemini Shippers Scholarship.
2010
January – Studied in rural Turkey
May – Graduated from F.I.T. Magna Cum Laude
May – Joined research team in Ladakh, India.
July – Research team returned to USA. Courtney stayed in India.
August – Courtney moves into a slum in northeast Delhi.
2010-2012
Volunteers in shelter home for street children.
2012
January - Meets Surendar, an abandoned boy with special needs. Her life is forever changed.
December - Surendar passes away. Courtney makes a promise to help children like Surendar.
2013
One Life to Love is established
November - Home of Hope for special children opens its doors.