About us
Meet the founders and the wonderful group of dedicated co-workers and volunteers
Ficenca Eliza
Co-founderFicenca has recently finished her Master Degree in Sustainable Development of Maroon and Indigenous people at the UnB in Brasilia. She will assist Ifna in managing the different projects.
Ifna Gavuna Vrede
Co-FounderIfna was the first Maroon woman to serve in a Surinam Government. Her last occupation was as Director of the Department of Regional Development, and as such responsible for Maroon and Indigenous affairs in Surinam. she has received her degree in Social Work in Cuba.
Gérard Ausems
Co-founderGérard is photographer and videographer, IT-student and is responsible for media and publicity.