Welcome to Rotary Club of Paramaribo Quota

Formerly known as Quota Suriname and founded on March 14th 1997,

the club joined the Rotary community on June the 7th 2021.

Rotary Club of Paramaribo Quota Raises Awareness of Cardiovascular Disease in Women

The Heart for Women Committee of Rotary Club of Paramaribo Quota once again hosted a well-attended educational lecture on cardiovascular disease in women on May 25, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott Paramaribo. The presentation was delivered by Drs. Renusha Gajadien, who guided attendees through the often-overlooked signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease in women in a clear and accessible manner. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women worldwide. However, many women do not recognize the symptoms of a heart attack, partly because these symptoms often differ from those experienced by men.

65 students from 17 schools are participating in Stuka Prisiri 2026–2027

The eighth edition of the Stuka Prisiri program has officially started, with the participation of 65 students from grades 7 and 8 from 17 schools. The extracurricular youth program, an initiative of the Rotary Club Paramaribo Quota and the Rotary Club Paramaribo Residence, is being carried out this year simultaneously in the districts of Wanica and Para.

Rotary Clubs of Suriname Present Rotary Vocational Excellence Award 2026 to Wilgo Koster

During a special gathering at the Assuria Event Center, the four Rotary Clubs of Suriname—Rotary Club of Paramaribo, Rotary Club of Paramaribo Central, Rotary Club of Paramaribo Residence, and Rotary Club of Paramaribo Quota—jointly presented the Rotary Vocational Excellence Award 2026 to Wilgo Koster.

The board of Rotary Quota thought: let’s do something sporty.

Before we knew it, we spontaneously joined the Run for Charity. No months of training schedules, just put on our shoes and go. With lots of laughter, we took on the challenge, and yes — we reached the finish line with a smile.

District Governor of Rotary District 7030 Pays Courtesy Visit to the President of Suriname

Soraya Warner-Gustave, District Governor of Rotary District 7030, and Daniela Herkul, Assistant Governor of Rotary Suriname, paid a courtesy visit to President Jennifer Simons. According to Warner-Gustave, visiting heads of state is one of the mandates of a district governor. The visit, which took place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, underscores the social impact of Rotary within the district and worldwide.

Herkul explained that the annual visit of the district governor is an important moment for the Surinamese Rotary clubs. “Each year, we receive the district governor, during which we present the service projects we carry out and strengthen our connection with the district. In addition to visiting the various clubs, we also always pay a visit to the president to inform them about our projects and the work of Rotary in Suriname, the district, and globally,” said Herkul.