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NIGHTLIFE Fundashon Famia Plania

Kachaka Thursday By Judice Ledeboer And when they do, a pregnancy test is done
May 21, 10 PM and if they are pregnant the organization gives
The Alley In October, the Fundashon Famia Plania will information on pregnancy and its consequenc-
27 Live with Paparazzi have existed for 50 years. This organization es. Also the partner can come because he also
May 22, 10 PM provides information about everything that has has the responsibility, but very often they do
Bar 27 to do with sexuality. It is very important to pro- not join. If there is a pregnancy, the woman is
Nick & Simon vide information because there are more and sent to the family doctor to talk about options.
May 22 more young people age (from 12 -14 years To reduce teenage pregnancies the use of con-
Kokomo Beach old) who are sexually active, and there are still traception must increase. “Contraceptives also
Jammer Joh Party many people carelessly dealing with sex. The must be more accessible for young people,”
May 22, 10 PM - 4 AM consequences are pregnancies at an early says Frans-Schoop.
The Hangover Bar age, infections, sexually transmitted diseases, That there is not sufficient awareness in the
Dance Classics and HIV. area of dealing with sex, according to the direc-
May 22, 8.30 PM Drs. Daisy Frans-Schoop is the managing di- tor, is not only to blame on the young people,
Cabana Beach rector of the foundation, which is located at but also the parents. “Parents do not protect
ISC’s Annual the Mrg. Niewindstraat 38 in Otrobanda. Every their children against early incentive on sex.”
Wine & Bubbles Event day around 40 people visit during office hours. To inform the young people, an information of-
May 23 A health officer, a nurse and a doctor provide ficer goes to schools. Christopher de Wind (26)
The Triangle information and help these people with their is the information officer, and he gives informa-
Levi Silvanie - Documentary questions. All visitors must be registered and tion on sexual behavior. With a box full of con-
concert every person must show his or her ID. How- doms and other contraceptives he informs the
May 26 - 27, 6.30 PM ever, it does not matter from where the visitors young students. “They are very interested, but
Teatro Luna Blou are coming from, but for the foundation it is im- it is not enough.” In June he starts a peer proj-
Samba Night @ BLVD portant who someone is. ect with young students who will be trained to
May 27 The visitors arrive with all sorts of questions give information on sexual behavior to schools
BLVD about sexual intercourse. For example; con- as well. Twice a week he works at the location
Concierto Viva La Música traceptives, counseling, unwanted pregnancy of the foundation in Otrobanda to help visitors
Latina and requests for control of early cervical can- with their questions. In collaboration with the
May 29, 30 cer. Young couples come to get advice on the Foundation NOW, a special award will be given
Sambil Parking Lot use of contraceptives that they can best use this year to the person who works as a profes-
Mystic Fantasy Masquerade and the organization has everything in stock, sional in the social care, but who also works as
Party such as condoms, birth control pills, and the fe- a volunteer to help the society. In October, the
May 30, 10 PM - 4 AM male condom. “It is important that people come 50th anniversary will be celebrated and in the
Villa Jan Thiel to us. We have a lot of experience. But it’s not meantime the foundation keeps an eye on the
The Caribbean Gospel Song just about education on sexual matters. We people by informing them about everything that
Festival also talk about behavior, age, gender, lifestyle has to do with sexuality.
May 30, 8 PM and home circumstances,” says the managing
WTC director. For more information:
Sex and the City The managing director also says that there is Fundashon Famia Plania
June 5, 10 PM - 4 AM far too little information for the young people Mgr. Niewindstraat 38, Otrabanda
Nolly’s and prevention is very important. Teens still tel. +5999461 1323
50 Hours Live come who think they have not had safe sex.
June 5-7
Wet & Wild Animal IN tShPeOT LIGHT
Pietermaai Proeft well-being
June 6-7, 5 PM Social media exploded about a Spontaneous, talented, positive and hardworking
Pietermaai Area month ago when pictures were WAKE-UP DiDi
P’un da..p’un sunchi published of a hideous-looking CALL Recently Amigoe Express launched the first edi-
June 6, 10 PM dog at Tera Kora. For some animal tion of “Curaçao’s Best of the Best of 2014” in
Wilhelminaplein lovers the terrible condition of this which radio host Dianthe Isa Oosterhof, better
animal was the proverbial straw known as “Didi from the Breakfast Club” won
ART & CULTURE that broke the camel’s back. They
started a petition, and subsequent- first place. Even though she didn’t expect to
Marcel Worms (piano) & ly animal welfare in Curacao final-
Danzas Caribenas ly started receiving attention from win this category, she is very happy and grate-
May 22 a number of institutions involved.
Belle Alliance ful that her listeners appreciate her work and
Danzas Caribenas
May 22 positive boost in the early mornings. This radio
Belle Alliance
Marcel Worms (piano) & program is being brought in a fusion of different
Danzas Caribenas
May 26 By Jay Jones languages, funny stories, cheerful songs and a
Governors Palace
Theaterroute Helden high dose of positivity.
Drazans
May 30, 10:45 AM & 2:15 PM Earlier this year, about a dozen of people Listening to the Breakfast Club is definitely a
May 31, 2:15 PM who focus on animal welfare came togeth- good start to your day!
Pietermaai Area er for the first time. Well-known foundations
Na Port’i skol such as CARF, I-Animal, DOG, Dierenhulp By Desi Dijkhuizen
May 30, 9 PM Curaçao and the shelter were represented,
May 31, 8 PM but also individuals who are committed to Didi experienced a lot of meaningful chal-
Luna Blou Theater the animals on the island. “That was quite lenges in her young life. She graduated
Celebrate Creativity a breakthrough since organizations used from Radulphus College, a high school in
Bake & Arts to be rather divided. Slowly but surely we Curaçao, studied Advertising and Com-
May 31, 10 AM all realized that alone you’re just not that munication in Costa Rica, lived in Sint
Rust & Burgh strong, while together you might actually Maarten, followed digital editing and voic-
“Orisha di Otrobanda” accomplish something,” says Karin Woon- ing courses in London and New York City
Till June 3 ing, initiator of the first meeting. and is now head of Radio Korsou and La-
Landhuis Bloemhof ser 101. A multi-talented mom, whose pas-
Comedy factory The platform developed little by little, but pillar of the platform.” There is a huge lack sion is dancing and helping people, knows who came to help out…yes, me!” she con-
June 12, 8 PM when in April the Tera Kora-dog made the of knowledge, Mirjan believes. “Everyone exactly what she wants in life and enjoys tinues. Mark left to the United States and
Mambo Beach news, the time was right to take action. knows that you shouldn’t mistreat an ani- every single minute of it. Besides being a Alan couldn’t handle it anymore, so Didi
Curaçao, A Melting Pot Platform Animal Welfare Curaçao was born mal. But a short chain, no shelter from the popular radio host, Didi practices Manual had no choice but to make this her very
June 12 - 14 and a petition was launched, addressed to sun or not to vaccinate is not good either. Lymphe Drainage and teaches kids and own program. “I never considered myself
WTC the Public Prosecutor to stop the suffering. That is neglect and should be addressed teens jazz ballet. “I can’t complain. I do the a radio personality. It just happened,” she
Health & Beauty & Fashion This petition was even supported by orga- to.” things I like. Dancing is my passion, radio is continues.
Workshop Ages 13-18 nizations that have not yet acceded to the where I get to entertain and work with mu- Unfortunately, she needed to take a break
June 13, 9 AM - 7 PM platform. Karin: “Although most of us within the plat- sic and I love helping people to ease their for two and a half years to take care of her
The Golden Eye form are dealing with stray dogs, we are pain,” says Didi. father who later passed away. During this
Un Kanto Pa Kòrsou Mirjan Seppenwoolde, representative of not just about saving them, but about how Even though she has inherited quite the time, she took her kids to school and en-
June 14 the foundation Dierenhulp (Help for Ani- people treat their animals in general. Our genes from her very talented mother and joyed the quality time together in the car.
Brakkeput Mei Mei mals) Curacao: “Things suddenly went goal is to make people aware of their re- father Stella and Suhandi Oosterhof, she Until one day, her son asked “Mom, when
I am made in Curaçao very quick. After a few days we had thou- sponsibility, end abuse and neglect and try never saw the radio as her potential work are you going back to the radio?” This
market sands of signatures and the prosecutor to get the institutions to support or enforce space. Didi wanted to study Biology, but question, together with many letters of oth-
June 20, 10 AM - 6 PM called to invite us for a meeting.” There that.” because of her difficulty with mathemat- er kids and enthusiastic moms made her
Brionplein are now discussions with a number of the ics, she needed to change her mind. After think about starting all over again. “A large
Exhibition Museums for a responsible institutions and the platform Probably everyone knows a typical street doing some tests at school, her counselor part of my listeners are families; they lis-
sustainable society hopes that, after the necessary follow-up dog; mangy, skinny, sad and all alone. “For advised her to study communication. She ten when they take the kids to school or on
May 18 - July 1 meetings, animal abuse and neglect will be some it is just a dog. They kick them away has always been creative, social and had their way to work,” says Didi.
Mo - Fr 9 AM - 4:30 PM better dealt with. “They admit that the issue or hit them with their car on purpose. Chil- high communication skills, which is what Since last November Didi is back and early
Jewish Cultural Historical does not have the highest priority, and we dren throw stones at them,” says Mirjan. has brought her to where she is now. mornings are not the same again. ”It’s im-
Museum do understand that, but doing nothing at all “But it’s a living creature with a heart and “I was never passionate about radio, but I portant to give our loyal listeners a daily
Guera na Korsou?! is not an option. We are trying to awaken a soul and we are all responsible for them.” was always there helping out with adver- positive boost. We are only 5 months on
Till July 12 the authorities and we hope they will at tising, editing and commercials. I have to the air, and look at us, we won the Best of
Curaçao Museum least remain alert.” blame my former colleagues for opening the Best! This is a great recognition! All of
Landhuis Ascencion tour these doors for me!” she says with a huge the hard work is paying off!” she says with
Thursdays at 8.30 AM The subject of animal well-being should smile. “Mark and Alan, who were in charge a huge smile.
Landhuis Ascencion also be brought to the attention of the of The Breakfast Club at the end of 90’s and
people, the platform thinks. “The petition 2000 had a tough and entertaining job. The
drew the platform into the judicial chain,” phone kept ringing all morning and guess
says Karin. “However, our scope is broader
than that. Education also is an important