THE HAGUE - Queen Máxima virtually flew halfway around the world on Thursday afternoon for a working visit. The queen went to "visit" three social initiatives in Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire.
During her visit, the influence of the corona pandemic on the Leeward Islands was central. Máxima spoke with employees and volunteers of Fundacion Pa Nos Comunidad, Stichting Kinderbescherming Curaçao and Stichting Jeugdwerk Jong Bonaire. The conversations were about the influence of corona on their projects, volunteers, target groups and plans for the future.
The Fundacion Pa Nos Comunidad is the official food bank in Aruba and promotes participation, poverty reduction and general well-being on the island. In addition, the foundation has also been providing emergency aid since the start of the pandemic. Children and young adults are informed and advised by Stichting Kinderbescherming Curaçao. Stichting Jeugdwerk Jong Bonaire wants to create better future perspectives for the youth on the island and helps to further develop their discipline and sense of responsibility. They do this by means of after-school activities and care.
Earlier this week, King Willem-Alexander paid a similar working visit to Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius and Saba in this way. During that visit, he also spoke with local initiatives.