| Religious Youth Service Suriname Project Report |
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This is the offical project report taken from the RYS website at: The Paramaribo Zoo almost became dormant until Netherlander Rain Forest expert Auke Heilkma came to its rescue. With the help of interreligious and intercultural youths from Suriname, Guyana, French Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Netherlands, USA, and Jamaica the Paramaribo Zoo is almost back. The Zoo is home to some 200 species of animals, with a wide variety of snakes, birds and monkeys.  Nkenge helps with cleaning the snake cage Some RYS participants fed and cared for the animals, while others had the opportunity to do landscaping and cleaning. The animal houses were washed, some areas were painted, and the picking up of garbage made the zoo a litter-free zone. The group also set up seating areas for visitors to the zoo.  More cleaning - this time it's the little animal houses!
A second project was held at the Fatima Oord, a home for the elderly. The youth participants did landscaping and also cleaning of the storerooms, as well as taking the time to share stories with the elderly ladies. The group had an opportunity to tour the Presidential Palace, and everyone had a chance to sit in the President’s Chair. The President generously donated the Congreshal (Congress Hall) for the project’s closing ceremony. View our pictures from RYS Suriname in our Project Gallery  Everyone smile and say RYS! |
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