Grantees

Mikve Israel Emanuel

The Mikvé Israel-Emanuel synagogue in Curaçao was consecrated in 1732. It is the oldest synagogue in continuous use in the Americas.

CITRO

CITRO is a volunteer sea-rescue nonprofit in Curaçao that operates 24/7 to assist people in distress along the coast. They work under Coast Guard coordination, run medical evacuations, and rely entirely on donations to keep their rescue crews and boats active.

Ronald McDonald House

Provides essential support to families of seriously ill or hospitalized children, helping 1,800–2,000 families annually. Keeps families close to their sick child in the hospital through programs and resources.

Fundashon Mami Sa

Supports young single mothers and their children through a 2-year day program including Teduki craft workshops, budget management, cooking, and life skills training to achieve self-sufficiency.

Instituto Buena Bista

Center for contemporary art in Curaçao, founded by David Bade and Tirzo Martha. Offers a two-year creative preparatory program for youth, international artist residencies, and community art projects.

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Stichting Hospice Arco Cavent

Curaçao's first hospice providing palliative and terminal care, founded 2012. Six-bed facility run entirely by trained volunteers, helping patients live their final phase with dignity. Funded entirely by donations.

Stichting Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds

Stichting Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds, founded 1949 to support the fight against cancer. Provides psycho-social assistance and support to cancer patients and their families throughout treatment on Curaçao.

Fundashon Bos di Hubentut

Fundashon Bos di Hubentut is dedicated to promoting children's rights, with a strong emphasis on preventing sexual abuse and domestic violence in all its forms.

Stichting CliniClowns Curacao

Trained professional clowns who visit sick children and elderly with dementia in hospitals and care facilities across Curaçao, free of charge. Relies entirely on donations and public support.

Stichting Shimaruku

Since 1996, provides food, sports activities, and after-school care for children and young mothers in the poverty-stricken Seru Fortuna neighborhood of Willemstad.

Oudervereniging Totolika

Association of parents and friends of people with intellectual disabilities, founded 1973. Runs a toy library and Information Center, and organizes lectures, workshops, and seminars to support families and advocate for provisions.

Stichting Alzheimer Curacao

Founded 2001, supports people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia and their families. Works to improve care quality and has been developing a National Dementia Plan since 2012.

Fundashon Alton Paas

Founded 2012 by spinal cord injury survivor Alton Paas. Improves quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions through exercise facilities, the Wheelee accessible transport service, and support groups.

Fundashon Mucha Pa Mucha

Founded 2014 by St. Elisabeth Hospital children's department staff. Raises funds through events and donations to purchase modern equipment and materials for the SEHOS pediatric ward.

Fundashon Lechi di Mama

Promotes and supports breastfeeding in Curaçao for over 35 years. Provides one-on-one lactation support, classes, and community awareness campaigns, run mainly by volunteers.

Fundashon Ambulans Deseo Korsou

Volunteer foundation that fulfills the last wishes of immobile and terminal patients, free of charge. Inspired by the Dutch Ambulance Wens, fulfilling 2–4 wishes per month using a specially equipped ambulance with trained volunteers.

Pro Bista

Professional care institution for visually impaired and blind people, operating since 1999. Serves approximately 250 active clients with guidance and assistive support, funded through social contributions and donations.

Fundashon Negoshi Pikiña

Junior Achievement Curaçao franchise (established 2000) promoting entrepreneurship education from age 9 through adults. Organizes Global Entrepreneurship Week for Curaçao and neighboring islands, reaching 20–25% of elementary school students annually.

Youth in Development Foundation (Brigada di Seguridat)

Brigada di Seguridat i Formashon (BSF) is a Curaçao-based youth development program that builds discipline, self-esteem, and life skills through physical training, leadership development, and social-emotional support for around 400 young members.

VillaMaria

Casa Cuna Villa Maria, day care and early education center for children up to four years old, established 1951. Serves 130 children with structured educational activities throughout the day.

Ride for the Roses

Annual charity event where participants cycle, walk, run, or swim to raise funds for cancer patients and their families through the Princess Wilhelmina Fund. Now in its 20th+ edition.

Pro Alfa

Founded 1989, provides basic literacy, language, and vocational training — including reading, writing, cooking, computer skills, and administration — to young people and adults from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Bethesda

Verpleeghuis Betèsda, a nursing home operating since 1988 in Willemstad, Curaçao, providing long-term residential care for elderly residents.

Fundashon Kura di Arte

Performing arts and cultural education foundation in Otrobanda, Willemstad, developing creative talent through workshops, training, and performances.

Siloam St. Klein Jerusalem

Christian family replacement home for children in Curaçao since 1997. Cares for disadvantaged and chronically ill children and serves the surrounding community with food, clothing, and daily necessities.

Dividivi

Community-serving foundation in Curaçao supporting local education and youth development initiatives.

Sint Vincentiusvereniging (SVDP)

Local chapter of the international Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, providing charitable assistance — including food, clothing, and social support — to people in need in Curaçao.

Dun'e un Chens

Foundation in Curaçao working to give disadvantaged families and individuals a second chance through housing and community assistance.

Casa Manita

Temporary boarding home for girls and boys ages 4–14, founded over 50 years ago. Provides after-school activities, homework help, and life skills while supporting children's return to stable home environments.

Mediaton (Orkán Thomas)

Foundation in Curaçao providing mediation and social support services to the community.

LDTCC

Liberata Dance Theatre Curaçao Connection, founded 2008. Local affiliate of Liberata Dance Theatre (NYC), using dance to explore the history and culture of Caribbean and African-diaspora communities.

Kinderoorden Brakkeput

Children's home for boys with complex needs ages 6–18, founded 1968. Closed in 2025 after 50+ years due to subsidy cuts; clients were transferred to Fundashon Guia, Eduká i Forma.

FMA

Fundashon pa Maneho di Adikshon — Curaçao's knowledge center for addiction prevention and care since 1995. Now part of GGZ Curaçao, providing voluntary addiction treatment, youth programs, and a walk-in center.

Monseigneur Verriet

Provides residential care, daytime activities, and therapy to people with physical and/or mental disabilities, autism, and non-congenital brain injuries on Curaçao. Part of the SGR-Groep.

Copernicia

Asosiashon di Patfenderei di Adulto di Curaçao — the National Scout and Guide Fellowship of Curaçao — affiliated with the International Scout and Guide Fellowship (ISGF).

Seru Fortuna School

Educational institution serving children in Seru Fortuna, one of Curaçao's most underserved neighborhoods, providing schooling and support to the local community.

Children's Museum

Stichting Kindermuseum Curaçao, founded 2014. Brings children ages 1–10 and their families together through 17 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits promoting learning through play.

CARF

Curaçao's oldest no-kill animal rescue, founded 2008. Rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes abandoned and stray dogs, relying entirely on volunteers and donations with no government funding.

Winthrop Curiel

Foundation in Curaçao supporting cultural and community initiatives in the Willemstad area.

Thuiszorg Banda Bou

Professional home healthcare foundation serving the western districts of Curaçao from Boka St. Michiel to Westpunt, providing nursing care, specialist treatments, diabetes and wound care, and preventative education.

Voedselbank

Distributes food parcels to thousands of vulnerable families in Curaçao weekly, run entirely by volunteers and funded by donations. During COVID-19 distributed over 85,000 food parcels in a single year.

Sokudi

Sosiedat Kurasoleño di Diabétiko — the Curaçao Diabetes Association — providing information, support groups, and advocacy for people living with diabetes on the island.

Moving Innovation (Winklaar)

Community innovation initiative based in the Winklaar neighborhood of Curaçao, focused on social and economic development.

CineKids Curacao

CineKids Curaçao introduces children to the world of film, supporting youth participation in cinema and screen culture on the island.