JODENSAVANNE FOUNDATION
The former Jewish settlement of Jodensavanne (Jewish Savanna) and the Cassipora Creek Cemetery located in the Para District, are historically, culturally and economically of global significance and have contributed intrinsically and widely to the Surinamese history.
The Stichting Jodensavanne, Jodensavanne Foundation (JSF), founded in 1971 and re-activated in 1998, was granted the legal rights
by the Government of Suriname to manage the monumental property (Bylaws, App. II).
Jodensavanne Foundation was established to manage, maintain and preserve the monumental sites Jodensavanne and Cassipora.
OBJECTIVES
Protect and preserve the universally unique remains of the former Jewish town Jodensavanne and the Cassipora Creek Cemetery
Stimulate and implement research and documentation of the archeological sites and remains, including the former town plan and adjacent historical spots
Enhance strong partnerships with local, national and international communities and organizations to facilitate sustainable management of the sites
Build awareness and understanding; encourage appreciation, education and promotion, and facilitate access to the cultural heritage, in order to be a unique and enjoyable experience to all
Conserve the environmental and historic serenity of the sites
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Jenna Wijngaarde
Chair
Quality Management expert and descendant of the de La Parra and Abraham Garcia Wijngaarde family.
Stephen Fokké
Secretary
He is a human geographer and the representative of the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and the director of the Suriname Built Heritage Foundation.
Alvaro Tawjoeram
Treasurer
Bookkeeper and also representative of the Indigenous community of Redi Doti in Suriname.
Harrold Sijlbing
Advisor
A geographer, who has been involved with the foundation since 1997. He is the author of the Jodensavanne Management Plan and the forth-coming Jodensavanne Guidebook.
Stanley Sidoel
Board member
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Henk Druiventak
Board member