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LOCAL Saturday 25 May 2024

Heart-Centered Leadership Foundation will

participate in the "Appeltje van Oranje"

Heart-Centered Leadership Centered Impact Coaches, The difference in the initia-
Foundation (HCLF) is one of is among the candidates tive lies in the connection that
the 10 candidates from the highlighted for their efforts the Heart-Centered Impact
Dutch Caribbean that can win to combat loneliness among Coaches create with young
the prestigious 'Appeltje van young people. The group of people and among them-
Oranje'. The theme of this year coaches consists of adult selves as young adults. With
is 'fighting loneliness together' volunteers between 18 and young people, they ensure a
and HCLF's initiative 'Heart- 30 years old who undergo safe space for self-expression
Centered Impact Coaches' training and support young and an inclusive environment
has been selected as one people during various inter- to support each other. For
of the candidates. This is the active activities organized themselves as young adults,
second time in two years that by HCLF. they meet other volunteers
HCLF will be part of Appeltje who share the same purpose its programs in 2023. In the first sive community, where every
van Oranje after reaching the The phase of youth is not an or goal, form connections, 4 months of 2024, the Heart- young person feels valued
final round in 2022. easy one. A young person exchange experiences and Centered Impact Coaches and empowered.
encounters many challenges opportunities, and motivate have already connected with
Appeltje van Oranje is an an- in their growth that hinder their each other to be the best young people in 20 sessions. About HCLF:
nual award that recognizes complete formation into an version of themselves. An ex- Heart-Centered Leadership
initiatives in the Dutch king- authentic adult, firm in their ample of their motivation and HCLF is excited that its initiative Foundation (HCLF) is a foun-
dom that make a difference support and engaged in so- connection is how they come is being considered for the dation established in 2008
in the community. Each year, ciety. One of the challenges up with activities for young Appeltje van Oranje award. with the goal of inspiring and
it recognizes and rewards 3 is that even if they have a people and for themselves, It is a recognition of the valu- empowering young people
initiatives in the social area large group of friends, a young such as a mindfulness hike able work that the founda- in Aruba. Since 2012, the
that are creative and unique, person can still feel lonely. The and a personal growth ses- tion and its Heart-Centered foundation has been offering
standing for inclusivity and feeling of loneliness can lead sion for young people. Impact Coaches are doing various workshops, activities,
an involved society. to mental health challenges. to combat loneliness among and seminars where young
For the young person who Heart-Centered Impact young people. HCLF is confi- people have the opportunity
The theme of this year puts feels lonely, without anyone Coaches have been present dent that the work its Heart- to develop their character
emphasis on initiatives working to connect with, the coaches in more than 30 sessions for Centered Impact Coaches and skills, strengthening their
together to combat loneli- provide attention and a lis- young people, helping HCLF are doing is helping to create personal and professional
ness. HCLF's initiative, Heart- tening ear without judgment. reach 400 young people with a more connected and inclu- development.q

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at

Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa Aruba!

have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 Distinguished Visitors The top reasons for return-
years or more consecutively. Mr. Michael & Barbara Muc- ing to Aruba provided by
ciaccio from Dedham Mas- the honorees were:
The three levels of honor are sachusetts, United States. • Aruba’s people.
as follows: Mr. Jorgino Willems represent- • Aruba’s beach.
Distinguished Visitor (10>years ing the Aruba Tourism Author- • Aruba’s weather.
consecutively visiting Aruba) ity, and staff members of the • “Relax & Recharge”
Goodwill Ambassador Manchebo Beach Resort & • “Out of the US into the
The Aruba Tourism Authority love for the island of Aruba. (20>years consecutively visit- Spa Aruba bestowed the cer- Caribbean”
recently had the great plea- ing Aruba) tificate upon the honorees, On behalf of the Aruba Tour-
sure of recognizing Distin- The honorary certification is Emerald Ambassador presented them with gifts, and ism Authority, we would like to
guished Visitors of Aruba. The presented on behalf of the (35>years consecutively visit- thanked them for choosing express our sincere gratitude
honorees were respectively Minister of Tourism as a token ing Aruba) Aruba as their favorite vaca- and appreciation to the hon-
honored with a certificate for of appreciation and to say tion destination, as their home orees for their continued visits
their years of visits, loyalty, and “Masha Danki” to guests who The honorees were: away from home. to the “One Happy Island”.q