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YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT
SURiNAME

Development and opportunities for the youth of Suriname

OUR MiSSiON

The Youth Empowerment Suriname (YES) foundation aims to make an effective contribution to developing a positive self-image among young people in Suriname. In doing so, it seeks to increase their chances of success in education and improve their opportunities in society.

To pursue this goal YES offers intensive trainings, workshops, and coaching programs for the youth of Suriname.

About us

DE REALiTEiT VAN VEEL JONGEREN iN SURiNAME

YES targets all young people in Suriname between the ages of 14 and 21, with a particular focus on those who, due to their socio-economic background, face multiple challenges and are therefore more vulnerable.

YES offers these young people tools and perspectives to break through limiting patterns, by strengthening their self-confidence, resilience, and communication skills.

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THE REALiTY OF MANY YOUNG PEOPLE iN SURiNAME

YES targets all young people in Suriname between the ages of 14 and 21, with a particular focus on those who, due to their socio-economic background, face multiple challenges and are therefore more vulnerable.

YES offers these young people tools and perspectives to break through limiting patterns, by strengthening their self-confidence, resilience, and communication skills.

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ONZE iMPACT

1500+ young people participated in an Empowerment Training Level 1
700 young people participated in Empowerment Training Level 2
1,200 graduating students took part in our motivation days
275 young people completed the intensive residential training

Our most recent impact measurement shows that more than 90% of students feel stronger and make more conscious choices

Almost all participants report greater self-confidence, courage, and a stronger awareness of their own qualities

Our impact

OUR TRAiNiNG PROGRAMS

An overview of the different training programs we offer

Empowerment training in schools

Every year, YES provides Empowerment training at public schools in Suriname, particularly within Junior Secondary Education (MULO). The social-emotional development of young people is the main focus of these training sessions.

Residential Empowerment training

Since 2015, we have carried out the residential Empowerment training each year, where the YES team and the young people stay overnight on location. This allows us to better support young people facing more complex challenges.

For final-year MULO students, YES offers motivation days. During these days, young people are powerfully motivated and encouraged to bring out the best in themselves.