Welcome to OSTA's First Newsletter!
Dear OSTA Community,
As autumn leaves fell, we find ourselves reflecting on our progress and planning for the future. Since our inception on March 20, OSTA has refined its brand, expanded its activities, and fostered connections with like-minded individuals and organizations, steadily growing our community.
In recent months, we’ve achieved meaningful growth through festival participation, an enhanced online presence, and consistently aligning our actions with our core mission.
Looking ahead, our primary focus for the next six to nine months is achieving financial self-sustainability. This crucial milestone will ensure OSTA’s long-term viability and strengthen our capacity to serve animals for years to come.
Thank you for being an integral part of OSTA’s journey. We believe that meaningful progress comes from collaboration and collective energy. Remember, nothing great is done alone, and your involvement matters.
Warm regards,
Jennifer
Chief Animal Officer @ OSTA
What is OSTA?
OSTA, the Organization for the Spiritual Treatment of Animals, is founded on the principle that animals, humans, and nature are interconnected. Our mission encompasses three areas:
➜ Serving Animals We develop activities that benefit animals
➜ Supporting Humans We cultivate a sustainable community
➜ Human-Animal Connection We create opportunities for deep interactions between humans and animals
OSTA’s Spiritual Approach to Animals
Our belief – that animals deserve representation that embodies their essence – led to the creation of OSTA. We are devoted to representing animals as complete beings – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
By spending time in their presence we learn directly from them. Our mission is to authentically convey their perspective to the human world. We strive to create an organization that animals themselves would approve of, letting their viewpoint guide every decision we make.
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OSTA Highlights
Festival Experiences: Spreading Our Message
Over the summer and fall, OSTA participated in various vegan and spiritual festivals, spreading our distinctive message that combines animals with spiritual and ethical principles.
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Animal Expeditions: Discover Spiritually-Inspired Animal Sanctuaries
OSTA embarks on expeditions to animal sanctuaries guided by high ethical and spiritual standards and exemplary animal treatment. We share our experiences through blog posts and serene YouTube video’s.
> Link to OSTA’s Animal Expeditions Page
Study Day on Animal Welfare
In June 2024, OSTA moderated and presented at a study day on the forthcoming Flemish Animal Welfare Code. Set to be implemented on January 1, 2025, this new legislation marks a milestone in animal protection in Flanders, with the event serving as a platform for diverse experts to discuss the future landscape of animal welfare law in the region.
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Help Expand our Animal Expeditions
OSTA highlights initiatives that exemplify both high spiritual standards and exemplary animal treatment. While we are committed to self-funding these initiatives, your support would accelerate the implementation of our Animal Expeditions Program.
Support Our Next Project
Daisyfields Farm Sanctuary: Where Animals and Humans Find Healing Together
Journey with us to Daisyfields, an Animal Haven in the Belgian countryside of Kortrijk. Through gentle cinematography, we’ll share intimate moments with the sanctuary’s rescued residents as they go about their daily lives. The film will capture the quiet magic that happens when animals and humans heal together, showing how Daisyfields creates a sacred space for both species to find peace and purpose.
Agenda
Fall/Winter 2024/2025
Our activities :
➜ Festivals
➜ Meditation Sessions
➜ Special Events
Get Involved
At OSTA, we value community and strive for harmony between animals, nature and humans. If this resonates with you, we invite you to join the OSTA family and participate in our animal initiatives.
