PHILIPSBURG:--- The Foresee Foundation is proud to announce the continuation of its NPOwer Academy Capacity Building Workshop Series, resuming this August with an inspiring lineup of training sessions designed to strengthen and support St. Maarten’s non-profit sector.
The second half of the 2025 program will open on Wednesday, August 20, with an information session on the Legacy to Future Fund. This new funding program, which allocates nearly USD 4.9 million specifically for St. Maarten, is part of a broader Kingdom-wide initiative funded by the Dutch government. Its aim is to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the impact of slavery in the past through meaningful local projects. The NPOwer team believes it is essential that every non-profit on the island has the opportunity to learn more about this historic funding opportunity. The session will be presented in collaboration with the Department of Culture.
On Tuesday, September 2, the second workshop in the series, led by creative education professional Loes Nauta, will focus on the role of icebreakers and energizers as powerful tools for engaging groups in meetings, trainings, conferences, and other educational settings.
To ensure that the non-profit community stays informed and connected, NPOwer has launched a WhatsApp group dedicated to sharing real-time updates about workshops, funding opportunities, and sector news. Anyone connected to a non-profit, whether through their work or as a volunteer, is welcome to join by searching bit.ly/NPOwer-Whatsapp online or by messaging Foresee Foundation at +1 (721) 550 7427.
Workshop invitations for the coming months have been shared since last week, and spaces are limited, so organizations are encouraged to register early to secure their place. For more information about upcoming workshops and events, follow NPOwer on Facebook at @npowersxm, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or look out for regular updates delivered directly to your inbox.
This could also just be 'led by Loes Nauta' or 'led by drama teacher, Loes Nauta'
I'm wondering if this should go after the first paragraph to talk more generally about the workshops, and then to go more specifically into upcoming workshops and how people can find them (like the one tomorrow and Sep 2). However, if we are using this press release to get people specifically interested in the first two workshops, then this part can remain in the second half like it is now.
bit.ly/NPOwer-Whatsapp
