Philipsburg:--- Recently two subsidy contracts were handed over by AMFO to the No Kidding with our Kids Foundation and to the Sr. Magda Primary School.The No kidding with our Kids Foundation got a subsidy of more than Naf. 600,000.00 for the "After School Activities Program". Within this program about 135 – 160 children within the age group 4 – 14 years old will receive guidance with their homework, but are also offered creative, social educative, and recreational activities and a hot meal. The program is specifically aimed at children who do not have supervision in the afternoon and who are from families that are under difficult circumstances. This necessity is often brought forward by the schools. The program already existed for years and is directed by Mrs. Merlyn Schaminee. Due to the fact that AMFO will cease to exist in 2013, the program is shortened until July. AMFO considers this project as a very successful and well executed program that has been financed for the past few years.
The Breakfast at School program of the Sr. Magda Primary School received an amount of about Naf. 42.000. It is well known that the lack of breakfast has a great impact on the performance of children at school. About 10% of the pupils arrive at school without any breakfast. A selection is made by the teachers and 35 children will receive a healthy breakfast.
As AMFO ceases to exist, AMFO really hopes that these projects, amongst others, will find ways to continue their activities in the future as it appeals to a greater need within the community.
By means of this press release, AMFO wants to thank the Sint Maarten Non Governmental Organizations for the very pleasant and constructive collaboration and wishes them all the best in their search for future support and financing.