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ORANJE FONDS ANNOUNCES WHICH ORGANISATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD
Ten social organisations from the Caribbean islands are in the running for an Appeltje van Oranje. Every year, the Oranje Fonds presents this award to three organisations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to fostering a cohesive society in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of our Kingdom. A ten-day voting period and a pitch day will determine which ten organisations proceed as nominees. Three of them will receive an Appeltje van Oranje from Queen Máxima on 8 October. The Oranje Fonds received 99 nominations this year. An overview of all 50 contenders can be found at www.appeltjevanoranje.nl.
The Caribbean nominees are:
• Trampolin pa Trabao Foundation – Aruba
• Fundacion Pa Nos Comunidad – Aruba
• Hestia Foundation – Curaçao
• Mega D Youth Foundation – Sint Eustatius
• Freegan Food Foundation – Sint Maarten
• Fundashon ManUniko – Curaçao
• Excellence Center in Education Foundation (ECE) – Curaçao
• Fundashon Sentro di Bario Otrobanda – Curaçao
• Fundacon ADRA ARUBA
• Leaders for Change – Sint Maarten
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Together Poverty is a persistent problem in the Caribbean. Its impact is significant and affects health, opportunities and the ability to participate in society.
One in three people in the Caribbean lives in poverty. Existing poverty policies are often complex or insufficient, meaning people cannot find the support they need. Social initiatives are therefore indispensable in reducing and preventing poverty. They are close to the people, have their trust and offer the support that people need.
For this edition of the Appeltjes van Oranje, the Oranje Fonds is seeking organisations that help break the cycle of poverty and debt in a sustainable way. By this, the Oranje Fonds means organisations that empower people with knowledge and skills. An important criterion in the selection of candidates is that the organisations aim to prevent or reduce poverty.
Ten-day voting period and pitch day
The ten-day voting period runs from 18 May to 27 May. Via the website www.appeltjesvanoranje.nl, anyone can cast a single vote for one of the fifty contenders. The organisation with the most votes will be the first nominee. The remaining nine will be selected following the pitch day in June. Here, they will present themselves to each other and to a jury. The jury has the deciding vote on which organisations are nominated.
Appeltjes van Oranje
Every year, the Oranje Fonds awards three Appeltjes van Oranje to organisations that are committed to fostering a connected society. Initiatives that are indispensable and have been active for at least two years are eligible. The award recognises their work and commitment. The theme changes every year. The award consists of a bronze statuette designed by Princess Beatrix and a cash prize of €25,000. The Queen presents the award.
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