Mission
One 17 International develops Christ-centered schools for students who lack access to education and the Gospel.
Vision
We see a world where every child receives the opportunity to discover their God-given potential and use their gifts to transform their family, community, and country.
core values
Storytelling
We leverage stories to honor God and inspire action.
Empowerment
We equip people to discover their role in God’s story, develop their talents, and make a difference.
Action
“Not my job” isn’t in our vocabulary–when we see a need, big or small, we glorify God by addressing it.
Collaboration
We lock arms with teammates and partners to dream about the future, address challenges, develop solutions, and achieve greater impact.
Transparency
We communicate in candid, honest ways knowing that operational integrity depends on organizational and individual transparency.
beliefs
God is Creator. God is love. God is grace. God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is passionate about His people. Jesus is our Savior, Redeemer, and friend.
God created us in His image. Each person is a unique reflection of God. People were created with intention, purpose, and a story to tell; therefore, every person deserves the opportunity to discover their potential. All people matter greatly to God; therefore, every person deserves the opportunity to receive the Good News of Jesus.
Our ultimate purpose as followers of Jesus is to glorify God by knowing Him personally, worshiping Him in word and deed, and by making Him known to others.
Name
Our name comes from Isaiah 1:17 which says, “learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” This verse defines our calling as an organization and the calling we hope to see our staff and students live out.