After 11 years, the Stitching Between the Lines Foundation has moved The Sophie Redmond en Wij conference from Amsterdam, Holland, to Paramaribo, Suriname. The Port of Harlem magazine non-profit, The Port of Harlem Gambian Education Partnership, features Redmond in the permanent exhibit "From These Shores" at the Juffureh Slavery Museum in The Gambia and will participate in the Paramaribo conference. The conferences is Saturday, February 1 - Tuesday, February 4.

The conference is named for Redmond, a doctor who had her own practice in Paramaribo, Suriname's capital city. She often wore a koto, an African-Surinamese traditional dress. Her work was mostly in Sranantongo, an English-based Creole language.

Many called her datra fu pôtisma (doctor of people experiencing poverty). She also advised on marriage, family, and financial issues. During her weekly radio show, "Datra, mi wan aksi wan sani" (Doctor, I have a question), she discussed health, hygiene, the household, and current social issues. She acted in and wrote plays, often using them to educate the audience on topics ranging from elections to blood transfusions.

In the spirit of doctor, the conference will focus on the lack of historical awareness and knowledge about the contribution of women like Redmond. "There is a need to inform and inspire young people by sharing similar life stories," says conference organizer Anita Powell of Amsterdam. The Sophie Redmond en Wij  (The Sophie Redmond and We) conference addresses this need by organizing workshops, an exhibition, and a writing competition that increases participants' knowledge of Surinamese history and culture and encourages young people to pursue their goals.
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The short documentary "What was Sophie Redmondstraat (Redmond Street) called in the past?" produced by the Between the Lines Foundation highlights the lack of recognition and historical appreciation for women like Redmond and the need to share the uplifting stories of role models.>

"Our objective is to foster inclusion, empower, and support cultural exchange via the life of Dr. Redmond. Like the participants in Amsterdam, we expect the participants in Paramaribo to have increased self-esteem, greater awareness of their culture and heritage, and Sophia Redmond as a relatable role model," added Powell.>