Today November 20th is Universal Children’s Day. Listen to how these kids are using their organisation – Random Acts of Good Deeds– to raise awareness about child… Read more “Random Acts of Good Deeds”
Category: Activism
Highlighting the work of activitsts and the role of activism in creating social change
How language influences perceptions about violence against women.
“How these stories are shared is important because human beings are story-telling and listening creatures. We use narratives to internalise our space. Attitudes are part of what… Read more “How language influences perceptions about violence against women.”
I’m Not Dead.
Hello Friends, I haven’t been here for awhile. I haven’t posted and I haven’t solicited postings. The thing about activism is this: sometimes you get tired, sometimes… Read more “I’m Not Dead.”
Trafficking in the Caribbean
Marissa Thomas is Programme Coordinator for Trinidad at the The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) and El Centro de Orientación e Investigación Integral (COIN) Caribbean Vulnerabilised Groups Project: a… Read more “Trafficking in the Caribbean”
“Krik? Krak!: dem cyant break we back” Narratives of Challenge and Change from the Caribbean
Some remarkable Caribbean women will have the floor at the 12th AWID International Forum in Turkey this month: Some important discussions that will help us all come… Read more ““Krik? Krak!: dem cyant break we back” Narratives of Challenge and Change from the Caribbean”
Clotil Walcott -Caribbean Catalysts for Change
Who was she? Born in Trinidad and Tobago on September 7, 1925, Walcott was a trade unionist and political activist. Best known as… An ardent champion for… Read more “Clotil Walcott -Caribbean Catalysts for Change”
Reflections on International Women’s Day
Thinking of it now, I must have given my family so much hell. Barely 15, I stood at the front of the church my grandparents literally helped… Read more “Reflections on International Women’s Day”
Dame Eugenia Charles – Caribbean Catalysts for change
Who was she? A former Prime Minister of Dominica Best known as… The ‘Iron Lady’ of the Caribbean. Her political career earned her the distinction of being… Read more “Dame Eugenia Charles – Caribbean Catalysts for change”
Folade Mutota – Caribbean Catalysts for Change
Who is she? Trinidadian activist, with an interest in raising the social consciousness of women and girls, as well as bringing attention to the issue of small… Read more “Folade Mutota – Caribbean Catalysts for Change”
Amy Ashwood-Garvey – Caribbean Catalyst for Change
Who was she? Hailing from Port Antonio, Jamaica, she was an activist and Pan-Africanist Best known as… The first wife of Jamaica’s most prominent Black Nationalist and… Read more “Amy Ashwood-Garvey – Caribbean Catalyst for Change”