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What We Do

Programs & Services.

Twelve interconnected pathways serving the holistic needs of underserved communities throughout Suriname.

Core Programs

Holistic support. Community-led change.

Each program is designed to meet urgent needs while building long-term capacity. Some are already active; others are planned or coming soon as partnerships, funding, and local readiness allow.

Active: 4 Planned: 4 Coming Soon: 4

Planned

Healthcare & Medical Outreach

Mission

Bring essential medical, dental, vision, maternal, and preventive care to underserved communities throughout Suriname that lack reliable clinic access.

Objectives

Host mobile clinics with licensed practitioners in communities with limited access to care.
Distribute vitamins, first-aid kits, dental supplies, and hygiene products.
Provide maternal health education and infant-care support.

Current Activities

Coordinating with medical professionals and Suriname-based health contacts.
Building a medical-supply inventory for future brigades.
Identifying priority communities and health needs through local outreach.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

Reduced preventable illness, improved maternal and child health, and stronger trust between communities and healthcare providers.

Patients served per clinic
Communities reached per quarter
Medical supplies distributed

Ways to Support

Sponsor a medical team, donate supplies, or fund a future clinic day.

Program 01Get involved

Active

Education & Scholarships

Mission

Equip students, teachers, and youth with learning materials, scholarships, and opportunities that strengthen confidence and long-term success.

Objectives

Supply backpacks, books, notebooks, and classroom tools.
Create scholarship pathways for promising students.
Support youth leadership and literacy programs.

Current Activities

Collecting school supplies for inclusion in quarterly barrels.
Connecting with educators and community leaders in target communities.
Developing a scholarship framework for future applicants.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

Better school attendance, improved literacy, and youth who feel prepared to lead in their communities.

Students supplied annually
Scholarships awarded
Literacy workshops held

Ways to Support

Sponsor school supplies, donate books, or fund a scholarship.

Program 02Get involved

Active

Food Security & Nutrition

Mission

Reduce hunger and improve nutrition by distributing staple goods, supporting community meals, and promoting sustainable food practices.

Objectives

Deliver non-perishable food and nutrition essentials through barrel shipments.
Support community meal programs and food-preservation knowledge.
Address seasonal shortages in the communities we serve.

Current Activities

Packing rice, beans, powdered milk, and nutrition items in quarterly barrels.
Coordinating with community contacts to distribute food equitably.
Planning nutrition education materials for families.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

More stable food access for families, elders, and children during lean seasons.

Meals supported
Food items shipped
Communities receiving nutrition support

Ways to Support

Donate food items, fund a food barrel, or sponsor a community meal.

Program 03Get involved

Planned

Clean Water & Sanitation

Mission

Improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene resources that protect health and dignity in underserved communities.

Objectives

Provide water filtration, purification, and storage solutions.
Distribute hygiene kits and sanitation supplies.
Support well, rainwater, and latrine projects as funding allows.

Current Activities

Researching affordable water-filtration systems for tropical conditions.
Including hygiene kits and soap in quarterly shipments.
Building partnerships with water-technology organizations.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

Fewer waterborne illnesses, improved hygiene practices, and safer living conditions.

Water filters installed
Hygiene kits distributed
Sanitation projects completed

Ways to Support

Fund a water filter, donate hygiene supplies, or sponsor a community water project.

Program 04Get involved

Coming Soon

Agriculture & Sustainable Farming

Mission

Strengthen food independence and preserve traditional agriculture by supporting local farming, seed programs, and sustainable land practices.

Objectives

Distribute seeds, tools, and farming equipment.
Protect and promote traditional farming knowledge.
Support household gardens and cooperative farming efforts.

Current Activities

Planning seed and tool distributions in partnership with community leaders.
Documenting traditional crop varieties and growing calendars.
Exploring training partnerships with agricultural specialists.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

More reliable local food production, healthier diets, and greater household resilience.

Farmers equipped
Garden projects started
Pounds of produce grown

Ways to Support

Donate seeds, tools, or funds for a family garden or cooperative farm.

Program 05Get involved

Coming Soon

Women's Empowerment

Mission

Support women through skills training, health resources, leadership opportunities, and economic pathways that honor their role in community life.

Objectives

Provide hygiene, maternal health, and wellness resources.
Create pathways for income-generating skills and cooperatives.
Elevate women's voices in community decision-making.

Current Activities

Planning women's health and hygiene kit distributions.
Exploring sewing, craft, and small-business training programs.
Listening to women's priorities through community outreach.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

Stronger women-led initiatives, improved family health, and greater economic participation.

Women trained
Health kits distributed
Cooperatives supported

Ways to Support

Sponsor women's health kits, fund a skills workshop, or donate equipment.

Program 06Get involved

Active

Youth Development

Mission

Help children and young people grow in confidence, character, and capability through education, recreation, mentorship, and creative expression.

Objectives

Deliver school supplies, sports equipment, and youth materials.
Create safe spaces for learning, play, and leadership.
Connect youth with mentors and positive role models.

Current Activities

Including youth clothing, toys, and school items in quarterly barrels.
Coordinating with local leaders to identify youth needs.
Planning future youth camps and mentorship activities.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

Young people with stronger educational foundations, confidence, and community connection.

Youth served
Supplies distributed
Activities hosted

Ways to Support

Donate youth supplies, sports gear, or funds for a youth activity.

Program 07Get involved

Planned

Emergency Disaster Relief

Mission

Respond quickly to floods, fires, disease outbreaks, and other emergencies with essential supplies, coordination, and community support.

Objectives

Maintain an emergency supply reserve.
Establish communication protocols with community leaders.
Deliver rapid aid when disasters affect partner communities.

Current Activities

Stocking emergency supplies such as tarps, first aid, water, and blankets.
Building a community contact network for rapid response.
Coordinating with local authorities and regional responders.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

Faster, more organized response that reduces suffering and helps communities recover sooner.

Response time
Emergency kits pre-positioned
Households assisted

Ways to Support

Fund emergency supplies, donate relief items, or support logistics.

Program 08Get involved

Active

Elder Care

Mission

Honor and support elders by providing mobility aids, healthcare items, comfort supplies, and social connection.

Objectives

Distribute mobility equipment, hygiene supplies, and comfort items.
Support elder nutrition and wellness needs.
Preserve intergenerational storytelling and cultural knowledge.

Current Activities

Including walkers, canes, blankets, and adult diapers in shipments.
Prioritizing elder-identified needs in each community.
Recording oral histories where communities welcome it.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

Elders living with greater dignity, comfort, and connection to their communities.

Elders assisted
Mobility items distributed
Wellness checks completed

Ways to Support

Donate mobility aids, elder-care supplies, or sponsor a wellness package.

Program 09Get involved

Coming Soon

Environmental Conservation

Mission

Protect the forests, rivers, and biodiversity of Suriname while supporting community stewardship and sustainable livelihoods.

Objectives

Promote reforestation, clean-up, and conservation education.
Support community land stewardship and traditional ecological knowledge.
Reduce waste and encourage sustainable practices in program operations.

Current Activities

Exploring community-led reforestation and river-clean-up initiatives.
Building partnerships with environmental and community-rights organizations.
Planning conservation education materials for schools.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

Healthier ecosystems, stronger community stewardship, and lasting respect for the Amazon.

Trees planted
Clean-up events held
Conservation workshops delivered

Ways to Support

Fund a tree-planting project, donate eco-supplies, or sponsor an environmental workshop.

Program 10Get involved

Coming Soon

Economic Development

Mission

Create pathways for income, entrepreneurship, and dignified work that allow communities to grow stronger from within.

Objectives

Support small businesses, cooperatives, and trades training.
Connect artisans and farmers to fair markets.
Encourage youth and women entrepreneurship.

Current Activities

Researching market access and micro-enterprise models.
Planning skills training in sewing, crafts, agriculture, and trades.
Exploring fair-trade and partnership opportunities for local products.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

More resilient household incomes, stronger local markets, and greater economic self-determination.

Entrepreneurs supported
Cooperatives launched
Income generated

Ways to Support

Fund a micro-grant, donate tools, or partner with a cooperative.

Program 11Get involved

Planned

Community Infrastructure

Mission

Build and repair the physical spaces—warehouses, homes, schools, and gathering places—that make community life safer and more connected.

Objectives

Develop a central warehouse and distribution center.
Repair homes for families and elders in need of safe shelter.
Support community buildings and safe gathering spaces.

Current Activities

Planning warehouse location and construction phases.
Identifying housing restoration priorities with community leaders.
Coordinating materials and skilled volunteers for future builds.

Expected Outcomes & Success Indicators

Safer homes, better storage and distribution, and stronger community spaces.

Homes restored
Infrastructure projects completed
Square footage of community space added

Ways to Support

Donate building materials, sponsor a home repair, or fund warehouse construction.

Program 12Get involved

How Programs Connect

One community. Many needs. One foundation.

Our programs are not separate silos. A child in school needs clean water, nutrition, and a safe home. An elder needs healthcare, dignity, and community connection. When we strengthen one area, the whole community benefits.

Every program is shaped by community leaders, local priorities, and the deep trust we are building across Suriname.

Active programs

Core pathways

Communities to be served

Barrels per quarter

2026

First campaign

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Long-term commitment

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