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School supplies and backpacks
© Stichting Rijakannah Foundation — own photographDONATE NOW ❤️Featured CampaignStatus: Preparing
Our First 15-Barrel Campaign.
Our first humanitarian shipment of 15 barrels successfully arrived in Suriname on September 7, 2026. Although the shipment experienced some delays during transit, we are grateful that the barrels have safely arrived. The donated supplies are now making their way to the communities they are intended to support.
Photo: Barrels prepared for humanitarian shipment from Maryland to Suriname. Used with permission.
Our First 15-Barrel Campaign
15 barrels collected, packed, shipped, and safely arrived in Suriname on September 7, 2026. The supplies are now making their way to the communities they are intended to support.
Stichting Rijakannah supports underserved communities throughout Suriname, with programs developed according to confirmed community needs and available resources.
Shipment schedule
From packing to delivery.
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Barrels packed
Complete
15 barrels collected, sorted, and packed at the founder-coordinated collection site.
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Shipment departed
August 4, 2026
Completed — the shipment experienced delays during transit.
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Arrived in Suriname
September 7, 2026
Confirmed arrival. The supplies are now making their way to the intended communities.
General categories
What the barrels contain
School supplies
Clothing and shoes
Non-perishable food
Hygiene and personal-care supplies
Household essentials
Medical and first-aid supplies, when available
The contents of each barrel vary according to available donations, community needs, shipping requirements, and item condition. Final contents will be documented before shipment.
Mission status
First Humanitarian Mission Status
Arrived in Suriname on September 7, 2026. Distribution is not yet complete.
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FIRST HUMANITARIAN SHIPMENT — ARRIVED IN SURINAME 🇸🇷📦
Our first humanitarian shipment of 15 barrels successfully arrived in Suriname on September 7, 2026. Although the shipment experienced some delays during transit, we are grateful that the barrels have safely arrived. The donated supplies are now making their way to the communities they are intended to support.
As soon as Stichting Rijakannah Foundation receives photographs and updates from the distribution process, we will share them here so our supporters can follow the journey and see the impact of their generosity.
📸 Distribution photos and updates coming soon.
Support this shipment
Donations help cover shipping, transportation, handling, documentation, and delivery costs associated with the 15-barrel humanitarian campaign.
DonateCommunities to receive assistance: To be confirmed in consultation with local leadership.
A permanent acknowledgment
WITH HEARTFELT GRATITUDE ❤️
We proudly recognize the people and organizations whose generosity helped make our first humanitarian shipment possible.
Haneefiya America
Clothing
Pastor Andrew & Susan
Backpacks, school supplies, and other supplies
Michael Cofield
School supplies, hygiene supplies, and first-aid supplies
Stephanie
School supplies, children’s clothing, and toys
Miss Darlene
Brand-new children’s clothing and school supplies
Miss Bristol
School supplies
So What Else?
Nonprofit Organization
Clothing
To every donor, volunteer, supporter, and community partner who contributed to our first 15-barrel humanitarian shipment: thank you. Your generosity helped fill these barrels and made it possible for essential supplies to reach communities in Suriname. This first mission belongs to everyone who helped make it possible.
Plan ahead
Upcoming Shipping Schedule
Stichting Rijakannah provides humanitarian shipping services to Suriname on a regular three-month schedule. Individuals, families, churches, and organizations are encouraged to reserve their barrel or cargo space early to ensure inclusion in the next shipment.
🚢 Upcoming Departures
- August 4, 2026Arrived September 7, 2026
- November 4, 2026Now Accepting Shipments
- February 4, 2027
- May 4, 2027
- August 4, 2027
- November 4, 2027
Reserve your shipment early. Barrels, boxes, and cargo are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reserve Your ShipmentThank You to Our Supporters ❤️
Our heartfelt thanks go to every individual, family, church, business, and community member who donated clothing, school supplies, hygiene products, food, financial support, and countless hours of their time to make our first humanitarian mission possible.
Because of your generosity, 15 humanitarian aid barrels arrived safely in Suriname and are now making their way to the intended communities.
Whether you donated one item, contributed supplies, supported financially, volunteered your time, helped pack barrels, shared our mission, or kept this project in your prayers, your generosity made this first humanitarian mission possible.
On behalf of Stichting Rijakannah and the communities we serve, thank you for believing in our mission and helping make our first humanitarian shipment a success.
We sincerely appreciate every act of kindness and every person who chose to stand with us.
Together, we are building stronger communities—one act of kindness, one shipment, and one family at a time.
Where we are going
West Suriname and the Corantijn.
Photographs of the region our first shipment is intended to reach. These are licensed photographs of Suriname, not images of Foundation activities.
Give
Sponsor a Barrel
Choose a giving level that fits you. Every gift moves a barrel closer to the communities we serve.
Donations help cover shipping, transportation, handling, documentation, and delivery costs associated with the 15-barrel humanitarian campaign.
Following this first 15-barrel shipment, help us prepare our second humanitarian shipment for November 2026 and support its $4,000 shipping and logistics goal.
View Our Second Shipment CampaignHow else you can help
We welcome donated goods, help with shipping logistics, and partners willing to organize collection drives. Contact us and we'll share the current needs list.