D-TAP FOUNDATION
As a non-profit organization,
we connect and empower people, organizations, and communities to create a more sustainable future for everyone.
Together
As
Partners
we can do this
Our mission is to make a difference in the world by prioritizing social development, environmental protection, and sustainable economic growth, and to create a sustainable future for everyone. We operate on a non-profit basis.
We believe that collaboration is the key to creating a more sustainable future for all. That's why we are dedicated to connecting individuals, organizations, and communities to drive positive change through an integrated approach.
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We work closely with all stakeholders, including businesses, governments, and non-profit organizations, to achieve our goals. Together, we can make a difference and build a better world for future generations.
OUR VISION &MISION
CONNECTION IS THE KEY
We envision a world where individuals and communities thrive in a sustainable and equitable way, while preserving our world's natural resources for future generations. With our mission, we connect and empower people, organizations, and communities to build a sustainable future for everyone.
How we work
At D-TAP Foundation, we are passionate about creating a more sustainable future for everyone. We achieve this by setting up and coordinating sustainability projects in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including (non-)profit companies and organizations, government, NGOs, foundations, communities, schools, and universities.
Our projects are designed to make a tangible and measurable contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
OUR INITIATIVES
1. SETTING UP
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
BONAIRE- CURACAO
SCHIEDAM- OMAN
Club17
Club17 is a community of local stakeholders in a city, on an island, or country that works together to make their community a more sustainable place to live, work, and visit. Inspired by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG17), Club17 strives for global partnerships to achieve sustainable development. They not only collaborate but also initiate joint projects to achieve their common goals.
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D-TAP Foundation sets up, on non-profit basis, these Club17 communities for the betterment of society and coordinates all contacts and projects to achieve their shared objectives.
2. D-TAP PROJECTS
This project is supported by The Cultural Participation Fund and Club17 Curacao members.
​Living History of Otrobanda is a cultural heritage project designed to empower young people (ages 12-22) in the Otrobanda district of Curaçao. The goal is to provide them with the tools and skills to explore their personal and community history, develop their talents, and express themselves through creative storytelling.
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By participating in this project, youth will engage with their roots, document the stories of their neighborhood, and showcase their history through film, photography, poetry, and podcasts. This process fosters personal growth, strengthens social connections, and builds resilience within the community.
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Launched in December 2024, the project includes weekly workshops led by local professionals in filmmaking, writing, and audio production. Young participants will experiment with different creative forms to tell their stories in a way that is meaningful to them.
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The project will culminate in an exhibition in May 2025, where the final works will be presented to the public offering family, friends, businesses, tourists, and the local community an authentic glimpse into the history of Otrobanda.
A public award will be given to the most impactful story, with the winner earning a special opportunity to work with a Club 17 Curacao member organization.