SPECIAL ON FINANCE
Given the urgency of the situation, we would like to use this newsletter to highlight a few financial issues that are hindering our work on behalf of survivors. We have mentioned them before, but this time they really need our attention. We will also provide a brief update on the work and developments at Friends Of Esthers.

COST ITEMS
Below you will find the current major expenditure items for which there are insufficient funds to cover the costs.

One-off expenses for the farm:

• CCTV
  Despite the fence around the site, we sometimes have unwanted visitors, even at night. For this reason, we urgently need a security system, which, due to the high standards we must set for it, involves significant costs. The estimated cost, based on a quote, is €25,000. We have already received a substantial donation towards this, but we still need €17,500.
• Roof renovation
  The thatched roof is in urgent need of major maintenance. We are extremely grateful that donations have already been received for this, but we still need €5,000 to be able to commission the repairs. This is
  including the installation of a new lightning conductor. Monthly treatment costs for Friends of Esther
  We are seeing a decline in the donations we receive for the core of our work: counselling sessions with survivors. Yet we would actually like to increase the number of counselling hours we provide (see previous newsletter). In addition,
  An experienced specialist therapist has joined our team, which we are delighted about. If we had more financial resources, we would be keen to deploy this person to support our survivors who are trying to break free from the cult.

SUPPORT US BY MAKING A DONATION
Would you consider helping us by making a monthly donation to Friends of Esthers, or by increasing your donation if you already give? You can transfer your donation to Stichting Friends of Esthers (ANBI).
Account number: NL47 BUNQ 2068 8889 39 in the name of Stichting Friends of Esthers

SUPPORT US BY DISTRIBUTING OUR LEAFLET
You can also help us by distributing the leaflet ‘Help a survivor take the next step’ within your prayer group or circle, for example. It briefly explains what we do and how you can support us financially.
Please know that it is a huge encouragement to us when you choose to raise awareness of our organisation’s work and needs in this way. You should have received the leaflet digitally along with this newsletter, if you received it from us via email. Would you like to order physical copies to give to others?
Please send an email to lichtoplevens@proton.me with your address and the number of leaflets you would like to receive.

NEWS IN BRIEF

• We had an initial meeting with an organisation that provides training for people who want to learn more about pastoral care. The meeting went well and will be followed up. This is particularly because our approach, involving practitioners, prayer partners and friends in our network, was in line with their vision.
• The Friends of Esthers Advisory Board is taking shape. An initial meeting will be held shortly. We would welcome both solicited and unsolicited advice from them, so that our efforts can best support survivors in their intense recovery process.
• The supervision group for those working with survivors who are not receiving care from Friends of Esther is growing!

DATES FOR INFORMATION EVENINGS AND MINI-COURSES
We find that people often know something about SRM, but not enough to consider doing something for survivors, whether through prayer or other means. Yet for survivors, it means so much to have their traumatic situation acknowledged
Please let people know about an information evening where we’ll do our best to provide information on the topic of SRM and where they can ask questions. Or bring someone along!

Data

• Tuesday 30 June and 14 July 2026: mini-course in Rijssen (14 July is the follow-up to part 1 of the mini-course on 30 June)
• Tuesday 7 July: information evening (venue to be confirmed)
• Tuesday 29 September: information evening in Rijssen
• Tuesday 10 and 24 November: mini-course in Rijssen (24 November is the follow-up to part 1 of the mini-course on 10 November)
  You can sign up for these evenings by filling in the contact form on the contact page of lichtoplevens.nl to indicate that you wish to attend a meeting. Once you have registered, you will also receive the exact location of the meeting.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND COMMITMENT!

www.lichtoplevens.nl – our website featuring basic information on satanic ritual abuse, blogs, newsletters, donation details and our contact information

www.lichtopsrm.com – our website featuring background information, publications and personal accounts from survivors we support (please note: the stories contain explicit content and may be distressing to read)