Unite for Suriname: The 2026 Keti Koti Capsule

On July 1st, we mark Keti Koti. It is the day the chains were cut, commemorating the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Dutch Antilles. For our community, this is a vital moment of reflection, remembrance, and honoring the resilience of generations whose cultures thrive today.

Now in its sixth year, our annual collaboration with sports-for-good organization KLABU returns. This edition is built alongside Amsterdam-based Atelier Reservé. Bound by our founders' shared Surinamese heritage, we designed the Unite for Suriname capsule.

True impact requires action. All proceeds from this collection go directly back to Suriname, supporting the Clubhuis in Commewijne: a dedicated space where local youth can learn, play, and create together.

"Keti Koti is a moment to reflect, remember and celebrate. As someone of Surinamese descent, this project holds deep personal meaning. Through our collaboration with Atelier Reservé and KLABU, we continue to honour our shared heritage while investing in future generations."

Guillaume Philibert, Founder of Filling Pieces

Check out the Clubhouse

KLABU, which means ‘club’ in Swahili, is the cross-border sports club changing the playing field for refugees and local communities globally. The Amsterdam based organisation builds community-led clubhouses in refugee camps and cities where young people can find joy, pride and hope through sports, no matter the circumstances. Each clubhouse has its own unique KLABU sportswear, available to supporters worldwide who want to play their part. The goal: to build the world’s biggest sports club.

Active projects are in Kenya, Bangladesh, Greece, and the Netherlands, with partners like UNHCR and Paris Saint-Germain. Proceeds from KLABU’s sportswear fund these projects, helping to create a global community of supporters. Join KLABU and support refugee sports projects by purchasing their sportswear at klabu.org or at the KLABU Store & Clubhouse in Amsterdam.


Much love to everyone who contributed to this meaningful project.


Credits

Jersey design | Filling Pieces @fillingpieces & Atelier Reservé @reserveboys Videographer | Daniel Scotch @danielscotchfilms Videographer assistant | Jaymell Bijlhout @jayrandel.mp4 Sound & Light | Steve Muller @6tevie.mp4 Photographer | Fidelio Ferrier @fideliofaustino Photographer assistant | Emilío Sylv @emiliosylv Moderator | Daniell van Kanten @dandell & Leroy Niemel @leroyfranklin Creative producer | Zaïra Germann @zairaaicha Production assistant | Kiera Quynh Anh Nguyen @qahn__ Stylist | Lissa Brandon @lissabrandon Styling assistant | Rabia Yildirim @rabiarukiye MUA | Daphenice Prade @dapheniceprade Food Design | Papa Aswa @papa.aswa Flowers | The House of Artz @the_house_of_artz Jewelry | by Goldiie @bygoldiie Studio | Studio 13 Amsterdam @studio13amsterdam

Talents:

Marlon Landbrug | @marlonlandbrug Amazone | @sheisamazone Edson Sabajo | @edsonbarbapapa Leo Roelandschap | @bizzey @leyo_brooks Joey and family Burnet | @joey.burnet Sabrina Starke | @sabrina_starke Delany & father | @delanylb Champagne Ferriër & brother | @champagneferrier Arjan van Hesteren | @arjanvanhesteren Amanda van Hesteren | @amandavanhesteren Lissa Brandon | @lissabrandon Ike Melchizedek | @ike_melchizedek Ahisha Melchizedek | @ahishaadjoa Nathifa Efia | @nathifaefia Alain Kuipers | @alainkuipers Megan Jane | @megvnjvne Denzel Risti & kid (Mizu ) | @thesdenzel Virgil Sana | @virgilsana Sheraldo Becker & kids | @sheraldobecker Isaac Veerman | @isaacveerman Geoffrey Verwey | @geoffreyverwey1 Reilly Do Rosario & father (Mervin Alvares) | @reillyfreemn Guillaume Philibert & family | @gsrnn Alljan Moehamad | @skulljan Deyrinio Fraenk | @deyrinio