HELPING THE CHILDREN OF SURINAME

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Most people felt that money was more useful than things. Things tend to disappear or customs officials demand fees that the recipients can’t pay. And everyone said that sending money to individuals, even teachers and principals, was not a good idea. Finally, my research led me to a foundation, respected by all, that works with schools, especially in the interior.

Stichting Projekten Protestants – Cristelijk Onderwijs Suriname. It’s Christian in name but non-denominational in whom and how it helps. I met with two of the three women who comprise the management team that works with a board. The women are the working arm of the board. Their books are open, they carefully account for every penny they get and spend, and everyone I spoke to had nothing but good things to say about the group. The website is in Dutch: http://www.sr.to/sdgs, but the women all speak English and they have an e-mail if you have questions. sdgs@sr.net I met with Karin Blufpand and Yvonne Caprino.

The foundation has been working for two years on physically rebuilding schools and they are now about to begin projects that will support the curriculum: reading programs, small libraries in the classrooms, music, poetry and art. Most of their money comes from partners in the Netherlands, but it’s not enough. They are very open to donations from anywhere.

The bank where the money should be wired (bank to bank) is: De Surinaamsche Bank NV. If you are sending US dollars, the account in Suriname is 04.37.204. If you are sending Euros, the account is 04.50.162.

Karin asked that you send an e-mail saying what kind of project you would like the money to support. It might be a good idea if you followed up any transfer of funds with an e-mail confirmation. And if you have questions……..don’t send them to me. You now know everything I know. Ask Karin or Yvonne.

And thanks.

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