The Ministry of Youth Development and Sports (JOS) in Suriname continues its commitment to fostering a healthy and active society. Under its new policy framework, the ministry aims to play a facilitating and supportive role for athletes and sports organizations that promote awareness of a healthy lifestyle centered on physical activity. Recently, the Directorate of Sport supported initiatives by the KIBO Sport & Health Education Foundation, which achieved a significant milestone in Suriname’s sports development. On Friday, nine participants successfully completed the Martial Arts and Fitness Trainer A program, earning their official certifications. Urvien Elliot was recognized as the top graduate of the cohort, which included 19 participants in total. Eight other candidates are in the final stages of their training. Enrique Ralim, Director of Sport, praised KIBO’s dedication and emphasized the importance of their work for society. He highlighted that sustainable change requires collaboration between the government, civil society, and the community. Ralim also urged sports federations to support athletes not only physically but also emotionally in handling setbacks and losses. Michael Watson, a representative of KIBO, outlined the program’s achievements, noting its intensity and the graduates’ readiness to work as trainers in gyms and mentor children in personal development and healthy lifestyles. Kenneth Sijp, President of the Suriname Karate Association, commended the participants’ discipline and perseverance. The Fitness Trainer A program, organized for the third time by KIBO in collaboration with NL Actief and funded by the Bureau of Community Projects, began in November 2024 and continues to produce professionals dedicated to making society fitter, more aware, and stronger.