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Supporting the literacy and numeracy program in the Prison institution

Supporting the literacy and numeracy program in the Prison institution

by Cofona Admin | Sep 15, 2016 | Activities and Projects, News

Support for the NA Prison Literacy Program The prison administration and the literacy instructor were in high praise of the resourcefulness and efforts made by COFONA to aid in assisting both the male and female prison system in New Amsterdam. New Amsterdam houses the...
Music Theory Training is in Session for the Band Corps

Music Theory Training is in Session for the Band Corps

by Cofona Admin | Aug 15, 2016 | Activities and Projects, News

We are Collaborating for the Development of Youths in the Township Neuroscientists are discovering multiple ways that musical training improves the function and connectivity of different brain regions. Musical training increases brain volume and strengthens...
Musical instruments donated or purchased, now well over 75

Musical instruments donated or purchased, now well over 75

by Cofona Admin | Apr 15, 2016 | Activities and Projects, News

Your Support is making a difference Over the last five years, members, friends and supporters of the Council of Friends of New Amsterdam have provided continuous support for the COFONA Band Corps, especially for instruments and uniform, in addition to other programs...
The Band Corps performing at Fyrish/Courtland Village Day

The Band Corps performing at Fyrish/Courtland Village Day

by Cofona Admin | Apr 15, 2016 | Activities and Projects, News

We Offer our Support to Other Towns and Villages The COFONA Band Corps was in full support at the opening of Fyrish/Courtland Village Day on April 23, 2016. They were on hand to celebrate the occasion with none other than Ms. Nagamootoo, wife of Guyana’s Prime...
Cofona Drum Corp at the Flag Raising Ceremony at Durban Park, Georgetown

Cofona Drum Corp at the Flag Raising Ceremony at Durban Park, Georgetown

by Cofona Admin | Apr 7, 2016 | Activities and Projects

For some band members, the trip to Georgetown was their first trip to the nation’s capital. The youths who had practiced for months for this moment felt the amounting excitement. And now, they were about to play for those dignitaries, government officials,...
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Who we are

The Council of Friends of New Amsterdam (COFONA) is a collaborative initiative that networks among individuals, associations, and agencies for the overall educational and socio-economic growth and development of the town of New Amsterdam.
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Come join the effort and contribute to the development of New Amsterdam. Participate in our activities, volunteer your time and effort to plan and secure funding, attend fund raisers, and join us to implement strategies and programs that would address the long-term needs of our town...
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Community Development

COFONA will focus on collaborating and networking among interested parties and stakeholder entities to maximize efforts to secure resources for the overall development of New Amsterdam.
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About New Amsterdam

New Amsterdam (Dutch: Nieuw Amsterdam), located in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region, 62 miles from the capital, Georgetown, is one of the largest towns in Guyana. It is located four miles upriver from the Atlantic Ocean mouth of the Berbice River, on its eastern bank, immediately south of the Canje River.
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