WILLEMSTAD - This is Global Money Week, an annual global awareness-raising campaign to ensure that young people, from an early age, are financially aware. This is a good time to invite citizens to think about their financial literacy. The Think To Do Institute (T2DI), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), continues to offer financial literacy course. Launched as an online course in 2022 to promote financial literacy, the course has reached hundreds of individuals. This course is available in English and Papiamentu, and soon will be available in Spanish for people of Curaçao and Sint Maarten. It represents another option in alternative educational opportunities and is available at no cost to the learner.
Why is this a game-changer? Firstly, the course is fully digital and accessible 24/7, allowing learners to pace themselves. No need to worry about delays caused by coordinating class schedules—just one hour is all you need. Importantly, the digital format allows for scalability and comprehensive data collection, elements that traditional learning platforms often lack. Moreover, online learning has become more common due to the impact of Covid-19.
In St. Maarten and Curaçao, financial literacy is more than just personal growth—it’s about collective resilience. An informed population can make better financial choices, strengthening our community as a whole. Interestingly, the results to date indicate that women between the ages of 24 and 53 make up the majority of enrollees, pointing to a trend of female-led households seeking financial literacy as a tool for economic stability. In a society where women often serve as the pillars of the economy and the household, this demographic data is especially compelling. The prevalence of single adults with dependents among the students highlights the vital role these women play in elevating not just their families, but the community as a whole.
Persons interested to take the on-line course can scan the QR code or visit the link http://think-to-do-institute.mylearnworlds.com/course/edukashon-finansiero
An in-person version of the Free Course is also available. Organizations that would like to host the course for members of their organizations should contact the Think To DO Institute at contact@thinktodoinstitute.com
