Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) advocates for the constitutional guarantee of universal rights and unrestricted access by all Jamaicans to all beaches and coastal spaces for leisure, spiritual practices, meditative therapy, traditional baptisms, and sustainable livelihoods such as fishing and marine entrepreneurship.
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Belize Grassroots Youth Empowerment Association
BGYEA – Harmonyville “Stop Talk. Act Now!” In 2009, in response to the challenges many Belizeans faced in accessing land, the Belize Grassroots Youth Empowerment Association (BGYEA) emerged as a champion for transparency, accountability and fairness in land distribution, recognizing its importance for generational food sovereignty and security. BGYEA identified 1,800 acres of tax-delinquent land …
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Jamaica Climate Change Youth Council
The Jamaica Climate Change Youth Council (JCCYC) is a youth based organization focused on climate change advocacy among young people in Jamaican and on empowering them to participate in environmental protection and resilience initiatives in their own spaces
Island City Labs
Island City Lab is a Caribbean network of civic thinkers taking on the unique challenges and critical urban issues of island cities with context-driven solutions with lived and learned expertise
Save Barbuda
Save Barbuda is a group advocating for environmental and social justice on the Caribbean island of Barbuda.. It fights through legal actions, raising awareness, and advocating for sustainable development that respects Barbudan rights and the environment.
Grenada Land Actors
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WAVE
WAVE emerged from the Dominican Conservation Association (DCA)- the latter founded in the 1980s- which successfully advocated for the Heritage Park and National Park to be listed as protected Areas. WAVE is a relatively young organization, being registered as a NGO in February 2021 but also operates within the umbrella NGO group, the Progressive Reform …
ICKL
ICKL is a multifaceted organization guided by a dual mission: to engage in local consultation efforts and foster solidarity on a global scale. At its core, ICKL endeavors to deepen understanding of the circumstances and perspectives of the Haitian populace, facilitating international comprehension through various means. This includes supporting observation and study missions aimed at …
Fideicomiso de la Tierra Caño Martín Peña
The Caño Martín Peña Land Trust serves as a vital instrument for the residents of seven communities bordering the Channel Martín Peña, enabling them to combat the relentless urban expansion of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the looming threats of flooding, displacement, and gentrification. This innovative tool facilitates participatory, effective, and informed planning processes for …
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Raizal Youth Organization
The Raizal Youth Organization stands as a symbol of empowerment, fighting for the rights and self-determination of the Raizal people in the San Andrés Archipelago. This ethnic-based organization shares the Raizal values to transform perspectives, both between and beyond the archipelago, and amplifies the voices of the youth, addressing the myriad challenges stemming from land …
