Why is literacy so important to society?
News lliteracy and Social Cohesion Why is literacy so important to society? The opposite: Illiteracy is when a person cannot read or write at a functional level. The consequence of this is that the person in question will have difficulty joining the workforce or getting a well-paid job as he/she lacks this basic communication skill. […]
Lasting blue wave social cohesion
News Lasting blue wave social cohesion Curaçao participated for the first time in a FIFA world cup, and this has brought a lot of togetherness and social cohesion. People of different levels in the community gathered to watch the games or flew together to the different stadiums to watch the games. Afterwards everyone is commenting […]
The Importance of Social Cohesion
News The Importance of Social Cohesion Social cohesion isn’t a buzzword. It isn’t a strategy or a program. It’s the everyday fabric of relationships that holds a community together and it’s one of the most powerful assets a town can have. Social cohesion is about connection, trust, and belonging. It exists when people know each […]
The health dilemma
News The health dilemma We regularly hear that the tariffs covered by SVB in the medical arena are outdated and that the SVB doesn’t have enough funds to cover the increasing costs of healthcare. There is a long waiting list for appointments with specialist doctors. There are not enough specialist doctors available for the growing […]
Social Progress Must Be Grounded in Policy
News Social Progress Must Be Grounded in Policy Social Cohesion is essential to nation-building. Social cohesion refers to the extent of connectedness and solidarity that exists among groups in society. Based on trust, cohesion combines three indispensable elements: trust, inclusion and equality. The positive outcome of social cohesion is a sense of belonging to a […]