WILLEMSTAD - Reef Renewal Foundation Curaçao (RRFC) is pleased to announce that it has received donations from Kooyman and MCB Bank to support its coral restoration efforts. These donations will help RRFC to continue its work to conserve and outplant endangered corals back onto Curaçao’s reefs.
“We are grateful for the support of Kooyman and MCB Bank, two of Curaçao’s most important business leaders” said Tripp Funderburk, Manager at RRFC. “Their donations will help us to continue our important work to protect and restore Curaçao’s coral reefs. Coral reefs are essential to the health of our oceans and our planet, and we are committed to doing everything we can to conserve them.”
“MCB Bank is committed to supporting the sustainable development of Curaçao,” said Mr. Michael de Sola Managing Director of Maduro & Curiel’s Bank. “We believe that RRFC’s work to conserve and outplant endangered corals is important to the protection and restoration of Curaçao’s treasured coral reefs. MCB has sponsored this important project since 2017 we are proud to announce we will continue our sponsorship for two more years.”
“We are proud to support RRFC’s work to conserve and outplant endangered corals back onto Curaçao’s reefs,” said Jill Lieuw-Sjong, spokesperson at Kooyman. “Healthy coral reefs are essential for Curaçao's environmental, and economic well-being, and we are committed to helping to protect them.”
Kooyman’s support for RRFC is part of our “Together We Go Green” initiative, which outlines our commitment to a sustainable future for Curaçao and the Caribbean. For more information about the GoGreen program and the RRFC project please visit Kooyman’s website: (https://www.kooymanbv.com/curacao_en/gogreen/ggprojects/reefrenewal).
RRFC is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Curaçao’s coral reefs. The organization works with a variety of partners, including Avila Beach Resort, Baoase Luxury Resort, and LionsDive Resort, as well as Ocean Encounters, Goby Divers, and Scubaçao Dive Shops. RRFC is grateful to receive strong support from local businesses that recognize the importance of coral reefs to Curacao’s culture and economy.
RRFC is working to restore endangered corals back onto Curaçao’s coral reefs. Coral reefs are one of the most important ecosystems on the planet, and they provide a variety of benefits to humans and marine life. Coral reefs protect shorelines from erosion, provide habitat for marine life, and support the tourism and fishing industries.
RRFC is grateful for the support of Kooyman, MCB Bank, and all its other donors. With their help, RRFC can continue to protect Curaçao’s coral reefs for future generations. If you would like to join in supporting RRFC’s efforts to protect and grow endangered corals, please donate at the RRFC website: (https://www.reefrenewalcuracao.org/donate/donate/)
