This newsletter provides updates from Cherith, an organization serving those in need in Sri Lanka. [1] It celebrates the addition of a new boy, Danukshan, to their House of Hope and the 1st anniversary of their Educational Center. [2] It also describes a leadership seminar for pastors and an appeal to fund the expansion of their Educational Center to serve more children. [3]

1. CHERITH
Newsletter
Summer 2010
serving those in need
In this newsletter:
• New boy at House of Hope
• Educational Center’s 1st Anniversary
• Seminar for Pastors
• and more...
Together we are making a difference, thanks to your
support and encouragement!
Harry, Jenny, Reinier and Johannes
www.cherithintl.org

2. House of Hope
Joshua and Danukshan are at the top of the slide.
Danukshan came to House of Hope on July 20th, 2010.
Hip, hip, hooray!!
He is eight years and comes from a broken family. Joshua
Devika became is very happy to have a boy to play with.
6 years in July.
If you would like to support Danukshan, please send an
e-mail to: <harry@cherithintl.org>.
Bawani There are now six children at House of Hope and we are
Prema grateful for the committed staff. Lini, our youngest, likes
to show off her sunglasses (see center picture).
Kokila Thanks to generous donations, we were able to improve
Dilani Devika Danukshan House of Hope by concreting the driveway and building a
verandah in front of the children’s home.
Watch kids in action at the playground of House of Hope,
Joshua by clicking on the following link: playground_movie
Cherith Newsletter - Summer 2010
Lini

3. Igniting the Potential
Recently, we celebrated the first anniversary of the
Educational Center. Since its commencement in June
2009, more than hundred kids have attended classes.
The English classes, offered after school, are forming the
basis to develop the potential of less-privileged children.
We help them to increase their knowledge in areas like,
hygiene, environment, values and other essential subjects.
In addition, children learn to recite poems, deliver
speeches, sing and act.
Most of these children do not perform well at school.
However, it is very exciting to see how the talents of
these kids are being developed. This was clearly shown
during the celebration of the first anniversary. Children
compered, recited poems, gave speeches and an oratory
of Shakespeare, sang songs and performed skits.
It is amazing what the children have achieved in such a
short time.
Cherith Newsletter - Summer 2010

4. Seminar Healthy Leadership
In July, a seminar on ‘Healthy Leadership’ was conducted
by a Dutch friend, who is a management consultant.
The seminar was attended by thirty-nine participants,
including five staff members of Cherith. We received
many positive comments from participants. One of them
wrote, “Thanks for giving us some brand new ideas on
leadership and to help discover our potential.“
Family News
We are living in a remote, mountainous area in Sri Lanka.
Reinier and Johannes are attending a local school and
excelling in studies.
Although we lack facilities like in urban areas and the
West, Reinier and Johannes enjoy themselves. They have
many friends and play sports, such as cricket, basketball,
football and table tennis. They also have karate lessons
and received the purple belt recently.
Cherith Newsletter - Summer 2010

5. Take a
Join us in igniting the potential of more needy children
by donating towards the extension of Cherith’s
Educational Center.
With this extension, we hope to have an additional 75
children attending classes. These children represents
150 hands or 750 fingertips.
By donating $100 per hand or $20 per fingertip, we can
make this dream a reality!
CONTACT INFORMATION
USA: Sri Lanka:
Cherith International Cherith Asia
365 Westbrook Drive 15 Upali Mawatha
Oshkosh, WI 54904 Meepitiya, Nawalapitiya
Tel: 920-410-2670 (Brenda) Tel: +94-(0)54-354-1299
Cherith International is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and
its work is made possible through your support. Donations
are tax deductible for US citizens.
Please make checks payable to: Cherith International,
P.O. Box 1053, Oshkosh, WI 54903
or donate secure online: www.cherithintl.org/donate.htm
www.cherithintl.org
Cherith Newsletter - Summer 2010