A group of young people from the Saamaka communities in Suriname have become more knowledgeable and interested in governance, leadership, and rights concerning their lands as a result of the efforts of the Association of Saamaka Communities (VSG) and Tropenbos Suriname. This interest was sparked after the youth participated in the regional exchange 'Gaan Kuutu' organized by Tropenbos International in Colombia in 2022, where they learned about governance issues from Colombia and Bolivia. This experience has led to an increased interest from the Saamaka youth in governance issues.