Our Partners
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Stronger Together
At Stichting EGO, we believe that meaningful and lasting change is created through collaboration. Our work is made possible by a diverse network of funding partners, schools, government institutions, community organizations, educational institutions, professionals and volunteers who share our commitment to the well-being and development of children and young people in Sint Maarten.
At Stichting EGO, we believe that meaningful and lasting change is created through collaboration. Our work is made possible by a diverse network of funding partners, schools, government institutions, community organizations, educational institutions, professionals and volunteers who share our commitment to the well-being and development of children and young people in Sint Maarten.
Our partners enable us to provide safe, inclusive and inspiring environments where children can learn, play, create, move and grow. Through our After-School Programs, Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), sports and movement, arts and cultural activities, environmental education and youth development initiatives, we work to support the whole child, socially, emotionally, physically and creatively.
Our Partners at a Glance
Our Funding Partners
We are grateful for the financial support and trust of organizations including the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), Samenwerkende Fondsen Cariben, Stichting DOEN, Fonds 21, and the Representation of the Netherlands in Philipsburg. Their contributions help us strengthen existing programs, develop new initiatives and create opportunities for children and young people who might otherwise have limited access to educational, recreational, cultural and personal-development activities.
Our Community and Knowledge Partners
Our work extends far beyond financial support. We collaborate with schools, government departments, health and educational institutions, sports organizations, cultural organizations and community partners to bring different areas of expertise together. Partners such as the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) contribute knowledge, research and volunteer capacity to initiatives such as Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities.
Building Stronger Communities Together
For Stichting EGO, partnership is more than financial support. It is about sharing knowledge, resources, expertise and responsibility. Together, we create opportunities for children to discover their talents, develop confidence and resilience, make healthy choices and become active participants in their communities. We sincerely thank all our funding, educational, institutional and community partners for believing in our work and for helping us build healthier schools, stronger communities and brighter futures for the children and young people of Sint Maarten.
American University of the Caribbean (AUC)
Contributing medical knowledge, student volunteer capacity, and clinical research for Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities initiatives.
JOGG
Promoting healthy nutrition, daily physical activity, and community-wide environments where youth make healthy choices naturally.
SKOS
Providing campus facilities, educator coordination, and values-centered afterschool program spaces across Sint Maarten school clusters.
Government of Sint Maarten
Supporting policy alignment, regional cooperation, and child welfare framework development across national youth initiatives.
Mediawegwijs
Providing 21st-century media literacy, smartphone filmmaking, and ethical AI curriculum integration for youth empowerment.
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Supporting pedagogical research, teacher professional development, and student exchange internships in Sint Maarten.
Mulier Instituut
Leading sports policy research, physical activity monitoring, and evidence-based guidance for youth athletic development.
Partnership for Children
Providing internationally validated mental health, emotional resilience, and Skills for Life programmes for primary school students.
Resources for Community Resilience (R4CR)
Post-hurricane community rebuilding, trust fund grants, and social infrastructure modernization for children and families.
NIA
Fostering adolescent voice and artistic identity through dance improvisation, theatrical performance, and stage storytelling.