Stories

Stories from the island

Published only with permission. Every person here decided their story was worth telling.

Reunited
Forty years, two islands, one phone call
Maritza had not heard from her brother since he left for Rotterdam in 1985. A neighbour recognised his name in a post.
Housing
A roof in Otrobanda before the rain came
Three households on the same street were waiting on the same repair. Together they got it done in five weeks.
Youth
The football club that reopened
Sixty children lost their pitch when the lights failed. A campaign, a volunteer electrician, and a season saved.

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