“Too many families struggle to afford basic food and household items.” The Freegan Food Foundation in Sint Maarten is tackling food waste while supporting those in need. Its straightforward mission…
Freegan Food Foundation: Reducing Food Waste and Supporting Families
The Vault: An Incubator for Young People
“We would describe The Vault as an incubator for young people, an initiative and space for them to collaborate, innovate, and develop their talents.” At The Vault, located in Philipsburg,…
A Student-Driven Film To Address Social Issues
“What if I told you – that I am not the only guilty one?” asks 11-year-old actor Venndy Isaac in the new film ‘What If I Told You?’ The script,…
HURRYcane Run!
A game that teaches hurricane preparedness through play HURRYcane Run has arrived, a recently released board game that combines fun and valuable knowledge about hurricane preparedness and safety. Created by…
In the Spotlight: School Safety Team Members
The School Safety and Emergency Teams (SET) within Primary and Secondary Schools in Sint Maarten, continue to play an essential role in creating safer and more disaster-resilient schools. They play…
Providing a sanctuary for children
“The first step is believing that you can do better. The second is not listening to others when they say you can’t,” states Jessica Richardson-Lake. As a mother, pastor, teacher…
Children who witness domestic violence
This article was written by Edith Geurts, Augeo Foundation It’s often thought that children scarcely notice or suffer from violence between their parents. Unfortunately, this is not true. These children grow up…
Corporal punishment is illegal on Sint Maarten
On Sint Maarten most parents still believe in the proverb: “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” However, since 2013, Sint Maarten has a clear law on corporal punishment: it is…
Feature: National Institute of the Arts
The National Institute of the Arts has been facing several challenges with the continuation of classes in the wake of hurricane Irma and the current pandemic. The institute succeeded in…
4th Youth Roundtable Conference
‘MY Participation Matters’ was the theme of the Sint Maarten Youth Roundtable Conference. The event was very inspiring to all participating young people. The Sint Maarten Youth Roundtable Conference, under…