Newmont Suriname has reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility by allocating SRD 490,000 in funding to fourteen children’s homes across Suriname during the current year. This substantial contribution represents the continuation of a longstanding corporate initiative aimed at enhancing the welfare and living conditions of children in residential care facilities.
The symbolic presentation ceremony, attended by organizational representatives including Remie Oosterwolde of Kinderhuis Samuel & Alida Pengel, highlighted the company’s structured approach to philanthropy. Each institution received SRD 35,000 in financial support, specifically designated for improving daily care standards, safety protocols, and overall living environments for vulnerable children.
Shirley Sowma-Sumter, Director of External Relations & Country Manager for Suriname at Newmont, emphasized the strategic importance of consistent corporate support. “Through this annual donation program, we aim to make meaningful contributions to organizations that play vital roles in children’s lives,” stated Sowma-Sumter. “Targeted and structural support mechanisms enable us to achieve lasting positive impacts for both children and the communities that nurture them.”
Since the program’s inception in 2017, Newmont Suriname has maintained its support for multiple childcare institutions throughout the country. This initiative forms an integral component of the mining company’s broader corporate social responsibility framework, which seeks to improve living standards and create sustainable value within Surinamese communities. The program aligns with Newmont’s comprehensive approach to responsible mining operations, demonstrating how extractive industries can contribute positively to social development beyond their immediate economic impacts.