SFC, SMDF, R4CR partner with NPOwer for 'Connect and Inspire' Conference

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - NPOwer, one of the island's leading non-profit organisations is excited to announce its partnership with major funding agencies, Samenwerkende Fondsen Cariben SFC, St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), and Resources for Community Resilience (R4CR) for the upcoming "Connect and Inspire" Conference. The conference, set for February 23 to 25, aims to bring together non-profit organisations (NPOs) and stakeholders to build and strengthen the capacity of the non-profit sector.

Thanks to the collaboration through funding, the conference is expected to have a significant impact allowing participants to experience quality knowledge-building experiences. SFC's Fleur Hermanides expressed her excitement about the event, saying, "SFC is happy to be a part of, and be a supporter of, such a great event in which NPOs get the opportunity to strengthen their capacity, to network, foster relationships, gain insights, and get inspired on how they can better provide services and cater to the needs of their target groups."

The conference is set to host local and regional representatives of non-profit organisations (NPOs) and various stakeholders to share their knowledge and experiences to strengthen the capacity of the non-profit sector.

SMDF's Managing Director, Makhicia Brooks, stated that the conference aligns with their desires to provide further financial and nonfinancial support to NGOs, adding, "SMDF is pleased to be a partner in the realization of the NPOwer Conference as the conference aligns with our desires to further provide financial and nonfinancial support to the invaluable Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that provide vital services to our community."

Meanwhile, R4CR's Team Leader, Steve Duzanson, fully supports NPOwer/Foresee Foundation with the upcoming NGO conference, saying, "That capacity strengthening is one of the main pillars of the R4CR program and would not be possible without the collaborative effort between R4CR and NPOwer."

The conference is free for two representatives from St. Maarten-based organisations registered on NPOwersxm.com. Persons or organisations not directly affiliated to NPOwer are asked to contribute US$50 per person per day. To register visit npowersxm.com click on the blue tab "Conference 2023."

NPOwer, noted for the slogan 'where NPOs connect,' is located at Illidge Road #60, Unit 1.1, in the shared offices of R4CR and SFC. For more information, please contact the NPOwer team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +1 721 581 5050."