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The history of the Jewish community in Suriname

Nearly four centuries of Jewish history in Suriname: from Sephardic refugees and the unique autonomous settlement of Jodensavanne (UNESCO World Heritage since 2023), through plantations, slavery and the Eurafrican Jews, to today's Neve Shalom synagogue standing beside a mosque — a worldwide symbol of Surinamese tolerance.

12 May 2026 • Admin SSGG

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Indigenous Peoples of Suriname: Guardians of the Amazon Region

The original inhabitants of Suriname — the Kali'na, Lokono, Trio, Wayana and other peoples — have been guardians of the rainforest for millennia.

20 Apr 2026

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Education and Knowledge Transfer in the Surinamese Community

From traditional knowledge transfer in the interior to academic success in the diaspora: how the Surinamese community invests in education.

20 Apr 2026