Researching key development issues and implementing targeted strategies across the Caribbean. Guided by professionalism, integrity, and synergy to foster sustainable growth for communities and future leaders.
We are pleased to invite you and members of your organization to attend our upcoming masterclass titled “Introduction to a Sovereign Wealth Fund for Countries on the Move.” This important and timely session is being hosted in partnership with the Suriname Energy Chamber.
From 2015 to 2017 the programme "Ready for the Next Level" was implemented in a community in Sipaliwini, supporting afterschool activities and motivating students, parents, and communities to participate in the education process.
4 articlesA platform for policy discussion across stakeholders on development issues in the Caribbean, analyzing challenges and giving recommendations to government and civil society.
10 articlesThe youth program focuses on stimulating personal and professional development, emphasizing innovation, integration, a holistic view, and sustainability in the ecosystem.
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On the 6th of May 2025 a webinar was held that focused on inclusivity of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples (ITPs) in battling the impact of Climate Change in Suriname, Guyana, Ecuador and Brazil. It was organized by the Youth Education and Leadership Foundation (YELF) in partnership with Caribbean Policy Consortium (CPC). ITPs are the most marginalized groups in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). They experience poor socio-economic outcomes and are often disconnected from efforts to promote regional development (Mc Donald et al, 2019,). This is the reason why their perspective should be included in policy design, especially when facing the impact of Climate Change.
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Between 2021 and 2024, the Joint Programme Leaving No One Behind, Building Resilience, and Improving Livelihoods of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples was implemented in partnership with UNDP, the Ministry of Regional Development and Sport, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, the Medical Mission, and Indigenous and Tribal Peoples (ITP) umbrella organizations, VIDs and Kampos.
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The world faces an unprecedented environmental crisis, with effective waste management emerging as one of the most pressing global challenges. Within this context, Panama and Suriname, both members of the carbon-zero alliance, share challenges and opportunities for sustainable waste management. Both countries are committed to carbon-zero goals, yet they face rising pressures from industrial activities, notably Suriname’s expanding oil sector and unregulated informal mining, which threaten environmental stability.
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The youth program focusses on stimulating personal and professional development. The following concepts are emphasized: Innovation, Integration, holistic view, sustainability in the eco system. This is achieved by personal development plan and identifying individual goals, the strengths and weakness of each participant
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With funding from the United States Embassy in Suriname and the sponsorship of the Youth Education and Leadership Foundation and Global Americans, we are pleased to present "Indigenous Rights and Extractive Industries in the Amazon," a two-day virtual conference on human rights and environmental issues in the Amazon. Indigenous Rights in the Amazon September 23, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT Speakers: - Luis Gilberto Murillo, Colombia's former Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development - Ine Apapoe, Lecturer at the Anton De Kom University of Suriname - Magda Monteza, Strategic Planning Specialist, Panamanian Ministry of Government - Jorge Andrés Forero Gonzáles, Director of Peacebuilding, Al Centro (Colombia) Moderator: Guy Mentel, Executive Director, Global Americans
We welcome partnerships, research collaborations and community initiatives across the Caribbean.
