Welcome to this latest edition of the Ocean Stars Trust Newsletter.

This year I have had the privilege of making two visits to Sri Lanka. I've seen at first hand how your
money is being spent and the impact that Ocean Stars continues to have on so many lives across the
island. There are so many highlights from this last year, but here are just a few:

• The opening of a new preschool in Kilinochchi in July.
• The development of a comprehensive socio-economic study helping us really understand the communities we are working amongst in Sri Lanka. Plans laid for a pilot
  study to monitor the development of children in their time in OST preschools.
• A new replacement preschool building in Chenkalady opened in October.
• The first gathering of teachers from all our preschools across the island for teacher
  training in October. One teacher gave thanks for this opportunity as the first training
  she had received in 32 years of teaching.

• More sewing projects set up alongside several preschools, empowering communities.
• New links continue to be made – the first visit of Avonbourne School in July, and new
  partnerships built between UK and Sri Lankan Preschools and Churches.

This year the focus of Ocean Stars has been and continues to be on ensuring we have the ongoing capacity to support all the good work that has been started down the years. We are proud to be working in communities across
Sri Lanka as we continue to journey towards becoming an all-island NGO.

We can only do this by relying on your generous gifts and by depending heavily on our wonderful team of staff in Sri Lanka. Together we are making a huge difference to so many lives and communities.

As we thank you for your support for Ocean Stars Trust may we also take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas with every Blessing for the New Year ahead.

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