A new program by Sysa
Siri fu Gro Seeds to grow
Growth, inner strength and a new future.
Five weeks to discover your strength, build practical skills and take the next step towards work or your own business, alongside other women.
How to join
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Step 1
Register
Fill in the short registration form. It only takes a few minutes.
Open the registration form -
Step 2
Come to the Siri Women's Fair
Saturday 28 November 2026, from 09:00 to 17:00, free entrance. Meet the team, other women, employers and coaches.
About the fair -
Step 3
Start your growth track
Five weeks of coaching, workshops and practical training, starting February 2027.
What you'll learn
Questions before you register? Call (597) 879 7443 or email info@sysa.sr.
Xiomara, Tania, Emra and more already grew with SYSA's programs, since 2016
Siri fu Gro is Sranantongo for "seeds to grow"
Every woman carries a seed of potential
With the right nourishment, attention, knowledge and support, that seed can grow into something far bigger than you ever thought possible. Siri fu Gro starts from your strengths and possibilities, not from your circumstances.
Siri fu Gro builds on Sysa's Becoming You program. It brings together coaching, hands-on learning, creative expression, practical skills, financial know-how, mentoring and help finding work, all in one path.
“My wish is that every participant leaves not only with new knowledge and skills, but above all believing again in her own strength. Because when one woman grows, far more than one life grows.”
Chantel Entingh-VyentFounder and CEO, SysaThe four phases
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Phase 1
Inspire
Get inspired and informed at the Siri Women's Fair.
28 November 2026 -
Phase 2
Grow
Five weeks of personal development, practical skills and preparation for work.
February 2027 -
Phase 3
Thrive
Support continues with coaching, mentoring, job placement and three follow-up workshops.
After the track -
Phase 4
Sustain
Our vision: Siri-Oso, a centre where women can keep coming back for guidance and growth.
Long term
Phase 1, Inspire
Siri Women's Fair
A women's fair and conference: a day to discover opportunities for personal growth, work, entrepreneurship and education.
Time left until the Siri Women's Fair:At the fair
- Inspiring speakers
- Mini-workshops
- Employers
- Training institutes
- Coaching
- Health corner
- Financial advice
- CV check
- Networking corner
- Zen-Den, a quiet space to recharge
You go home with
Inspiration, a first network, and your sign-up for the program.
At the end of the day, every participant symbolically plants a seed.
Phase 2, Grow
The growth track
Five weeks, starting February 2027. You grow as a person and get ready for work or your own business, with coaching, mentoring, contact with employers and support afterwards. The track ends with a Growth Ceremony.
You'll leave with
- Your own personal development plan
- A professional CV and motivation letter
- Practice for job interviews
- Basic money and budgeting skills
- A network, a buddy and mentors
- A concrete next step: work, training or your own business
1My Story, My Foundation
A strong tree begins with healthy roots.
My Story, My Foundation
A strong tree begins with healthy roots.
Gain insight into your life story, identity and the experiences that shaped you, making room to let go of limiting beliefs and rediscover your own strength.
Themes: who am I, my life story, my identity, my values, family patterns, resilience in my family, my talents, my dreams.
Result: you understand better who you are, what strength you already have, and which patterns you want to keep or break.
2From Surviving to Resilience
Growth begins when you believe change is possible.
From Surviving to Resilience
Growth begins when you believe change is possible.
Strengthen your emotional resilience and self-confidence: learn to deal with stress, uncertainty and limiting beliefs, and develop a growth mindset.
Themes: self-confidence, emotional intelligence, handling emotions, stress management, resilience, setting boundaries, growth versus fixed mindset, positive self-talk.
Result: you feel stronger, dare to make choices and have more faith in your own possibilities.
3My Future, My Choices
A seed grows toward the light.
My Future, My Choices
A seed grows toward the light.
Discover your talents, interests and opportunities and turn them into a clear picture of your future, with personal and professional goals that fit your ambitions.
Themes: talent development, career orientation, values and motivation, SMART goals, visualisation, a personal action plan, work–life balance, your financial future.
Result: a clear vision of your future and a concrete plan to achieve your goals.
4Creating Opportunities
Growth requires knowledge, skills and connection.
Creating Opportunities
Growth requires knowledge, skills and connection.
Develop practical skills that increase your chances of finding work and prepare you for a lasting job or your own business.
Themes: communication, professional attitude, job application skills, writing a CV, digital skills, financial literacy, networking, personal presentation, entrepreneurship.
Result: you have practical skills and feel ready to take an active part in the job market.
5My Growth in Motion
A tree bears fruit when it keeps growing.
My Growth in Motion
A tree bears fruit when it keeps growing.
Put your plans into action: connect with employers, training programs, mentors or entrepreneur networks, with guidance on your first steps towards financial independence.
Themes: personal growth plan, job matching, meeting employers, presenting your growth, coaching, buddy system, mentorship, alumni network.
Result: you finish with a personal development plan, a concrete next step and a network that supports your further growth.
Phase 3, Thrive
After the program, the real growth begins
Coaching, mentoring and job placement stay available, and every participant takes part in three workshops.
My Roots, My Story
Explore your family history, the women who came before you, and the values, challenges and strengths you inherited. What do I take with me? What do I let go? What do I want to leave behind?
Paint & Purpose
Paint the woman you are becoming.
Build Your Future
Join the Siri Future Lab and work on your CV, vision board, personal action plan, LinkedIn, elevator pitch and vacancy matching. At the end, every woman presents her future.
Phase 4, Sustain
Our vision: Siri-Oso
Siri-Oso is where growth finds a home: one roof for every part of the program. A safe, accessible place where women can come for guidance, development and new opportunities at every stage of life, so the growth that starts in Siri fu Gro can continue for years.
What Siri-Oso will offer
- Career guidance and talent development
- Coaching and psychosocial support
- Training in leadership, communication, digital skills, financial literacy and entrepreneurship
- Job-market preparation, CV and application support
- Job matching and employer mediation
- Mentoring and peer support
- Guidance for entrepreneurs
- Community activities and networking events
- Space for knowledge sharing, meeting and lifelong learning
Who can join
Siri fu Gro is for women aged 18 to 48, for example if:
- life has been financially tough and you're ready for a new start
- you receive support and want to stand on your own feet
- you're a single mum who wants more for yourself and your children
- you're looking for work
- you want to go back to work after a break
What it can bring you
- More self-confidence
- Work, or your own business
- More financial independence
- A bigger network of people around you
- Support that doesn't stop after five weeks
For partners
Let's plant the seeds together
Siri fu Gro invites partners who want to invest in women, their families, their communities and the future of Suriname.
Vision
Every woman has talent, strength and potential. With the right support she can grow towards a future in which she participates in society independently, confidently and actively.
Mission
Sysa helps women discover their talents, strengthen their personal development and create lasting economic opportunities through training, coaching, mentoring and connection to the job market.
Goal
To increase women's personal, social and economic self-reliance through an integrated program that combines personal development with job-market support.
We're inviting partners from
Ministries, employers, NGOs, banks, microfinance, training institutes, healthcare institutions, women's networks, entrepreneurs and coaches.
Register or ask a question
Registration for Siri fu Gro goes through our official form. For questions about the program or the fair, call or email us.
Open the registration form“In five days, I completed a five-week program: intense questions, deep reflection, valuable support, personal growth.”