16/06/2026
🌟 HEALTH & INFORMATION FAIR 2026, organized by Suriname Men United in collaboration with Buurtmanagers Gewest Para – A RESOUNDING SUCCESS! 🌟
On Saturday 13 June 2026, the community of District Para came together for something truly special — and what a day it was! 💚🧡With approximately 275 visitors, 17 organisations, and a program filled with energy, knowledge, and community spirit, the Health & Information Fair 2026 exceeded every expectation.We could not have made this happen without the incredible people who stood beside us:
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to Mr. P. Kensenhuis, District Commissioner of Para — thank you for your warm welcome and for championing the health and wellbeing of your community, Mr. M. Marengo, Member of Parliament, thank you for your presence and your encouraging words to our visitors and partners, Mrs. M. Pengel & Mr. Jamin, Buurtmanagers Gewest Para, this fair would not have been possible without your partnership, dedication, and trust in Suriname Men United. You opened the doors of Para for us, and for that we are deeply grateful.
💛 A very special thank you to our funders:
🌍 Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC) and CUSO International — through the Building Bricks Initiative, you made this vision a reality. Your commitment to advancing rights and access to services for vulnerable communities across the Caribbean is making a real difference right here in Para.
👏 And to ALL 17 participating organisations:SoZaVO | Kinderrechten (Social Affairs) | Lobi Foundation | PCS | Honey Group | Regional Health Organisation Para (RGD) | Stichting Liefde Volle Handen | Bureau Slachtofferzorg | COB Osembo Boxing Group | Lions Scouting Group | Korps Politie Suriname | SUCOS | Health Educators Group | Social Affairs – Bazo Card | Foundation Women's Way | Double Positive | Suriname Men United.
Thank you for showing up, for sharing your knowledge, and for proving that when we work together — no one is left behind. 💪
❤️ And most importantly — THANK YOU to every single person who came out to Para on Saturday. Your presence was an act of self-care and community love. We hope you left with information, inspiration, and the knowledge that services and support are available to you.
Together we are building a stronger, healthier, and more inclusive Suriname.