Welcome to website of the Kibii Foundation, The Kibii Foundation is a new and ambitious organization in Suriname founded by a group of people determined to make a change in the lives of hundreds of people in the district of Marowijne, This district where traditional maroon lifestyle and culture are threatened with demise and the young people from its communities fail to see any possibilities for a hopeful future, is offered a new lease on life by the establishment of the kibii foundation, Artist and native of the district of Marowijne, Marcel Pinas (Pelgrimkondre, 1971) together with the other members of the foundation and a team of local and international supporters, have initiated the Marowijne Project, With its center of activities located in the city of Moengo, the Marowijne Project draws upon the strengths of the art and culture of this beautifully diverse nation to build a new and positive future for the war stricken (interior war 1986 – 1992) and subsequently neglected communities and of Marowijne, The Kibii Foundation aims to create future perspectives for the youth of Marowijne in their own homesteads, In order to achieve this, the organization will create a multitude of developmental opportunities through an Art Park and a Multi Cultural Center in the district of Marowijne, based upon the promotion of art, culture and tourism, Afaka Design, Marowijne trips, Masanga & other Projects

Kibii Foundation

Adres: Rambali Ramcharanweg # 15
Paramaribo, Suriname
Tel.: 481960
Mob.: 8806533 / 8510804
Email: tembeart@yahoo.com
info@kibiifoundation.org

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Welcome to website of the Kibii Foundation.
The Kibii Foundation is a new and ambitious organization in Suriname founded by a group of people determined to make a change in the lives of hundreds of people in the district of Marowijne. This district where traditional maroon lifestyle and culture are threatened with demise and the young people from its communities fail to see any possibilities for a hopeful future, is offered a new lease on life by the establishment of the kibii foundation.

Artist and native of the district of Marowijne, Marcel Pinas (Pelgrimkondre, 1971) together with the other members of the foundation and a team of local and international supporters, have initiated the Marowijne Project. With its center of activities located in the city of Moengo, the Marowijne Project draws upon the strengths of the art and culture of this beautifully diverse nation to build a new and positive future for the war stricken (interior war 1986 – 1992) and subsequently neglected communities and of Marowijne.

The Kibii Foundation aims to create future perspectives for the youth of Marowijne in their own homesteads. In order to achieve this, the organization will create a multitude of developmental opportunities through an Art Park and a Multi Cultural Center in the district of Marowijne, based upon the promotion of art, culture and tourism.

Tembe Art Studio

Artist in Residence Program

This is a result of agreements for collaboration through artist in residence programs with several national and international artists and art institutions. The Marowijne Art Project will provide art residency programs to artists from all over the world who are ready for a unique and unforgettable experience in a culturally diverse country. Artists will be greatly impressed and inspired by the wealth of natural and cultural resources of Suriname. Artists of all disciplines are welcome to apply for a residency at the Marowijne Art Center. For a period of 1 to 3 months the artist in residence will complete his or her project in either the district of Marowijne.
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