KRALENDIJK – Sentro Akseso Boneiru and Stichting Bos di Hubentut signed a cooperation agreement on Friday, 3 July 2026. Through this partnership, both organisations jointly commit to the programme Kibrando ku Gritunan di Silensio (KGS), which aims to combat sexual abuse among minors on Bonaire.
Sentro Akseso Boneiru carries out preventive awareness campaigns on domestic violence and child abuse on behalf of the public entity of Bonaire. According to the organisation, the number of cases of sexual abuse among minors has increased in recent years, underscoring the need for greater awareness and education on this topic.
Within the KGS programme, the focus is on informing and empowering children and young people. They learn to recognise warning signs, set boundaries, and know where to turn for help.
Experience of Bos di Hubentut
Stichting Bos di Hubentut has more than twenty years of experience in the prevention and awareness of sexual abuse of minors. During that period, the organisation developed materials, methods and educational resources in Papiamentu, aimed at raising awareness among children and young people about their rights, safety and personal boundaries in an accessible and culturally appropriate way.
Implementation on Bonaire
With the agreement, both organisations commit to working together on the further implementation and strengthening of the KGS programme on Bonaire. The expertise, materials and methodologies of Bos di Hubentut will be combined with the local involvement and operational capacity of Sentro Akseso Boneiru.
"This collaboration enables us to better reach children and young people with clear, understandable and appropriate information. By working with a partner that has years of experience in this field, we can further strengthen the KGS programme and contribute to a safer environment for minors," said director Hooi-Martijn of Sentro Akseso Boneiru.
Next steps
In the coming period, both organisations will further develop the planning, implementation and communication around the KGS programme. Throughout this process, the interests of children and young people remain central.
