Families and children after institutional injustice
Advancing justice, recognition, redress and future prospects for families and children affected by institutional injustice, including the consequences of the Dutch childcare benefits scandal.
Justice, recognition and redress.And the chances that have to follow.
CDLF works for families and children affected by institutional injustice, including the consequences of the Dutch childcare benefits scandal, and for the position, awareness and development of descendants of enslaved people.
What the foundation stands for
Descendants of enslaved people
Strengthening the position, the awareness and the development of descendants of enslaved people, with particular attention to the Caribbean diaspora.
How the foundation does that
01
Recognition and redress
Advancing recognition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity, in line with international resolutions, and supporting initiatives aimed at redress, justice and reparative measures.
02
Research and history
Historical, social and academic research into slavery, colonialism and their consequences, and into institutional discrimination, social inequality and the long reach of historical injustice.
03
Education and awareness
Educational projects, publications, media and storytelling, and educational programmes for children and young people including coaching, mentoring and study support.
04
Chances for children and young people
Study support, talent development and participation in education, culture, sport and entrepreneurship, so that a young person can build a path of their own.
05
Supporting families
Psychosocial support, financial support and guidance towards work and training for families affected by institutional injustice.
06
Community and heritage
Conferences, gatherings and community programmes, lasting cooperation with schools and neighbourhoods in the Caribbean region, projects around cultural heritage and the preservation and restoration of historic sites.
The board
The board on the day the foundation was established, at the notary office.
- Dévid Willy EuseniaChair
- Jeannette Georgia SiliéSecretary
- Rigin Lyeth Maura FerdinandTreasurer
Work with the foundation
Do you run a fund or a scheme that wants to reach this group, do you work on research, education or heritage around this subject, or would you like to support a project of the foundation? Get in touch with the board.
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