• International Disregard for Haitian Sovereignty • The Montana Accord Importance and Challenges Amidst Haiti’s struggles of natural and historical origin, this pact championing Haitian sovereignty and a grassroots approach to rebuilding, emerged as a beacon of hope. However, lack of international support for the agreement remains a hurdle. August 30, 2021 Agreement (Montana Accord): …
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Tèt Kole
Tèt Kole Facebook Twitter Youtube Tèt Kole Ti Peyizan Ayisyen ( Heads Together Small Producers of Haiti) is a Haitian peasant movement organization. It is one of Haiti’s two national peasant farmer movements. It was born in 1970 under the Duvalier dictatorship and has faced violence at the hands of large landowners. It is a …
Amplify Cayman
Amplify Cayman is a non-profit organization based in the Cayman Islands that works to promote sustainable development, social justice, and environmental protection, through active civic engagement. The organization is committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented. The group is firmly rooted in the belief that the voices of the people must be heard And encourages …
La Colmena Cimarrona
La Colmena Cimarrona (Maroon Hive) is a non-profit organization based in Puerto Rico that works to promote food sovereignty and agroecology. The organization supports the development of local, autonomous agro-ecological projects, with a focus on the empowerment of women and the preservation of traditional agricultural practices alongside agro-ecological principles, which seek to increase yield while …
Natural Challenges to Food Security Exacerbated by Lack of Food Sovereignty
Puerto Rico faces a complex food security situation, with approximately 40% of its population experiencing some level of food insecurity. This vulnerability stems from various factors, including a reliance on imported food, particulars of its relationship to the US, limited agricultural land, and a history of natural disasters. Reliance on Imported Food Puerto Rico’s food …
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Proposed $200 Million USD Transformation of Port Loyola Community Without Community Consultation
In Belize, a proposed $200 million USD development project by Waterloo Investments Holdings Ltd. sparked controversy and ignited community opposition due to a lack of transparency, consultation with the affected communities, and sheds lights on weaknesses of Belize’s environmental laws. The project, which encompasses a Port of Belize Cargo Expansion, Cruise Terminal, and Cruise Terminal …
Tet Kole Haiti Interview 2023
In this podcast episode we highlight our partner Tet Kole, a Haitian peasant movement which fights for land rights, food sovereignty, and resources for small farmers. They struggle with limited government support and disasters. External aid groups prioritize handouts over helping Haitians grow their own food. Tet Kole seeks training, collaboration, and long-term projects to empower Haitian peasants. Many resources exist in Haiti, but the Haitian people aren’t benefiting.
Questioning Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean: Fostering pathways Beyond Disaster Capitalism
Questioning Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean: Fostering pathways Beyond Disaster Capitalism Introduction Background Disaster Capitalism The Imposition of Disaster Capitalism The Project (DisCap) Network Members Network Building Methodology Select Bibliographic Guide Introduction: Caribbean futures are being forged in the crucible of globalization and climate change. Yet with the intensification of the climate crisis the region …
Stronger Caribbean Together Expresses Solidarity with the People of Maui
Eng Kre Esp Press Release: Stronger Caribbean Together Expresses Solidarity with the People of Maui August 23, 2023 The Stronger Caribbean Together (SCT) network, a regional solidarity network for food, land and climate justice, consisting of frontline community organizations across the Caribbean, expresses its solidarity with the people of Maui, and specifically those of Lāhainā …
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Questioning Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean
Eng Esp Kre Eng 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 …
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