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Ode to Alida Landbrug | Power lady

By Chihera15 januari 2025
Alida Landbrug, fotograaf Chihera Smit

Alida Landbrug, photographer Chihera Smit

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Who is she?

She is Alida Landbrug. President of the Huntu Makandra foundation. Alida dedicates herself to Surinamese and Caribbean seniors in Amsterdam Zuidoost, with the aim of promoting their well-being. By organizing events, with monthly themes and weekly activities, she strives for connection and social interaction among seniors.

Alida also strives to create a community where seniors meet, are heard, feel involved, active and connected. In addition, the Huntu Makandra Foundation also provides support for everyday questions, responds to the needs of seniors, offers a place of safety and recognition. In short, such a Power lady certainly deserves a place in the Amsterdam archives.

She strives to build connection and social interaction among seniors.

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Ode from Chihera to Alida Landbrug.

Alida Landbrug dedicates herself selflessly to the Surinamese and Caribbean seniors in Amsterdam Zuidoost.

Alida Landbrug, fotograaf Chihera Smit

Alida Landbrug

Alida Landbrug is founder and president of the Huntu Makandra Foundation. She wants to work for the elderly in Amsterdam Zuidoost.

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