Questioning Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean: What is it? Who does it hurt? How can we resist?

This webinar offered an introduction to disaster’s impact and explained how its origins often come before a storm makes landfall or an earthquake ruptures the terrain, and how those at the frontline have organized in response.

Save Barbuda
Agro Providencia

With presentations from organizational leaders at the foreground of the struggle against disaster capitalism in the Caribbean and a roundtable discussion among members of the network and legal advocates, this webinar will further dialogue on how Caribbean communities and their allies can unite against disaster capitalism.

Cuestionamiento del capitalismo de catástrofe en el Caribe

Este webinar ofreció una introducción al impacto de los desastres y explicó cómo sus orígenes a menudo se producen antes de que una tormenta toque tierra o un terremoto rompa el terreno, y cómo los que están en primera línea se han organizado en respuesta.

Save Barbuda
Agro Providencia

Con presentaciones de líderes organizacionales en el primer plano de la lucha contra el capitalismo de desastres en el Caribe y una mesa redonda entre miembros de la red y defensores legales, este seminario web profundizará el diálogo sobre cómo las comunidades caribeñas y sus aliados pueden unirse contra el capitalismo de desastres.

Kesyone kapitalis dezas nan Karayib la: kisa li ye? Kiyès li fè mal? Ki jan nou ka reziste?

Vebinèr sa a te ofri yon entwodiksyon sou enpak katastwòf la epi li te eksplike kijan orijin li souvan vini anvan yon tanpèt tonbe oswa yon tranblemanntè kraze tèren an, ak kijan moun ki nan premye liy lan te òganize an repons.

Save Barbuda
Agro Providencia

Avèk prezantasyon lidè òganizasyon yo nan premye plan lit kont kapitalis dezas nan Karayib la ak yon diskisyon tab wonn pami manm rezo a ak defansè legal yo, webinar sa a pral plis dyalòg sou fason kominote Karayib yo ak alye yo ka ini kont kapitalis katastwòf yo.

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Get Connected

In the tumultuous aftermath of disasters, it is easy to feel isolated and alone, but you are not.

We, a network of Caribbean-wide community organizers who stand in solidarity with those affected the twin threats of the climate crises and disaster capitalism, a phenomenon that exacerbates the suffering of vulnerable communities.

We want you to know that your stories matter. We are here to listen, to support, and to amplify your voices.

We believe that together, we can challenge the forces of disaster capitalism and advocate for more sustainable, inclusive and equitable decision-making.

Join us in solidarity. Share your experiences and let’s build strong communities that thrive together.

Offer Suppport

As the wider world braces for the climate change, Caribbean communities are already struggling with its effects. Small local communities, small scale farmers and coastal communities are disproportionately affected. Political decisions, power dynamics and laws often compound the catastrophes and silence bottom up solutions.

There are ways in which you can help.

Responses

Barbuda

Belize

Cayman Islands

Colombia

Grenada

Haiti

Puerto Rico

Challenges

Barbuda

Belize

Cayman Islands

Colombia

Grenada

Haiti

Jamaica

Puerto Rico

Partners

Legal Associates

Institutional Support