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Voice of the Youth Foundation receives funding for Youth Brigade drum band and leadership training
The Voice of the Youth St. Maarten Foundation received funding from three funds for the Sint Maarten Youth Brigade Drum Band's instruments and leadership training.
By SXM Daily ยท
Reported 22 October 2026
The Voice of the Youth St. Maarten Foundation said it received separate funding contributions to support the Sint Maarten Youth Brigade Drum Band and leadership training for its members, in a release carried by 721news.
The funders
The contributions came from Het Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied, Madurodam Kinderfonds and Kinderpostzegels, through Samenwerkende Fondsen Cariben. The amounts were not disclosed.
What it pays for
According to the Foundation, the funding will go toward musical instruments for the Drum Band and toward leadership training, covering communication, decision-making, problem-solving and teamwork. The Youth Brigade is the Foundation's flagship programme.
Sources
- Voice of the Youth St. Maarten Foundation release, via 721news: https://www.721news.com/2026/10/voice-of-the-youth-st-maarten-foundation-receives-funding-for-youth-brigade-drum-band-and-leadership-development/