Wi de: 50 Years
Our Stories. Our Independence. Our Future.
50 years ago, Suriname gained independence.
Half a century later, our community spans the globe - wi de na ala presi! we're everywhere!
From Paramaribo to Amsterdam, from New York to Toronto, from Jakarta to London - we're building businesses, raising families, creating culture, and carrying our heritage forward.
But when was the last time you heard OUR stories?
Not the history books. Not the official narrative.
YOUR story.
What 50 years of Surinamese independence means to YOU?
Alamala! It's Time to Share
Whether you were born in Suriname or born abroad. Whether you speak Sranan Tongo fluently or you're still learning. Whether you visit often or you've never been.
Yu tori abi warti. Your story matters.
We want to hear from you:
"What does 50 years of Surinamese independence mean to you?"
How It Works
Fa a e wroko?
(30-90 seconds) Just you, talking to the camera. No fancy editing needed. Speak from the heart - in English, Dutch, Sranan Tongo, any language that feels right.
Record Your Video
Upload your video, give us permission to share it, and answer a few optional questions about what our community needs.
Submit Through Our Form
Your video will be featured on @SurinameWorldwide across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and our website - celebrating OUR 50 years together.
We Share Your Story
Your responses will shape what we create next for the global Surinamese diaspora.
Help Us Build
Why This Matters
Dati na fusan-ede disi prenspari
For too long, our stories have been told by others.
Our achievements scattered.
Our community disconnected across continents.
Wi de changes that.
By sharing our stories, we're:
Celebrating where we've been
Understanding where we are now
Building what we need for the next 50 years