ABOUT
SURINAME WORLDWIDE
Wi e wroko nanga yu. We're working with you.
Suriname Worldwide is a business-to-business community connecting Surinamese and diaspora-connected business owners across the globe.
Suriname is one of the most mixed cultures on earth. Indigenous, Maroon, Creole, Hindustani, Javanese, Chinese, Dutch and Lebanese roots live in one small country. You can taste it in our food, hear it in our music and see it in our clothing. That mix shapes how we work, build and show up in business.
Right now, the Surinamese diaspora is building businesses no one knows about, hosting events other Surinamese people never hear about, and hiring outside our community because we don't know who to ask. We're succeeding alone when we could be succeeding together.
What if you could find a Surinamese caterer in your city, hire a Surinamese designer, lawyer or consultant, and network with business owners who understand your culture? That's what we're building.
Why we exist
Where We Are
Phase 1
A directory of Founding Businesses, the Wi de story campaign, and our first event, The Global Table.
Phase 2
A community that shares what's happening: specials, launches and events from the businesses in it.
We'll build the rest with you.
Who's Behind This?
Humphrey Braaf
Founder
Humphrey founded Suriname Worldwide because Surinamese business owners around the world are doing remarkable work, mostly on their own. He wanted a place where they could find each other, back each other and do business together.
How we're building this
We're asking, not guessing. That's why we started with Wi de, and why we're drawing on years of experience organizing community events like SANI's Legacy Night and Suriname Day weekend. This isn't a tech company dropping a product on you. It's built by the diaspora, for the diaspora.
We work closely with SANI (Suriname American Network Inc.), a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Surinamese culture and supporting youth.
Alyssa Ritfeld
Co-Founder
Alyssa co-founded Suriname Worldwide because Surinamese culture is distinct, yet it keeps blending into the ones around it. She wants a community where our people get to know each other, lift each other up and stand out.
SANI preserves our heritage.
Suriname Worldwide grows our economic power.
Our Principles
Authentic Connection
Over Hype
We're not here to sell you something with flashy marketing. We're here to connect you to each other. Real relationships. Real impact.
Sustainable Growth
We're building to last - not for quick wins, not for investor exits, not for short-term profits. We're in this for the long haul.
Transparency
Clear pricing. Clear benefits. Clear communication. No hidden fees. No surprises. No BS.
Community-Led
You tell us what you need. We build it. Together. We're not building in a vacuum - we're building WITH you.