𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞

As part of its mission to support a more responsible gold sector, planetGOLD Suriname is increasingly focusing on youth as a key driver of sustainable change.

Through educational programs and community engagement activities, children and young people are being made aware of environmental issues, including the risks associated with mercury use in gold mining and the importance of protecting water resources and ecosystems.

By informing and inspiring youth at an early stage, the project aims to help build a generation that is better equipped to make responsible and informed decisions. These activities also promote critical thinking, active engagement, and leadership among young people. “When we equip youth with the right knowledge and tools, we are not only strengthening their future, but also that of Suriname as a whole,” said the project team.

PlanetGOLD Suriname views young people as change agents who can play a vital role in promoting responsible practices and safeguarding the environment. Through this approach, the project continues to contribute to national and international efforts to reduce the impact of gold mining and support sustainable development.