Questioning Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean
Introduction to disaster’s impact and explained how its origins often come before a storm makes landfall or
San Andres and Providencia are two English speaking Colombian islands off Nicaragua's eastern coast.
Introduction to disaster’s impact and explained how its origins often come before a storm makes landfall or
This podcast features SCT network partners Marcela and Ana Elisa whose organizations in Providencia and Vieques have both
Read the full Article Read the full Article The Raizal community of Providencia successfully challenged the construction of
Better Water Management: Providing increased organic matter in the soil, planting trees that improve the microclimate and improve humidity.
The best time to water the filed is at night so plants can fixate water and be ready to resist high temperatures during the day.
Establishment of Local Seed Banks: This communal practice is being implemented or strengthened in different communities.
The seed bank works as a network that provides availability of seeds.
Caring for seeds requires management of humidity. To provide oxygen, using simple fabric (eg old socks) has proven effective. Seeds are hung with ashes and to protect from rodents.
For more on how seeds can be kept, contact Agricultural Enginering Student from Providencia, Edwar and “Los costodios de semillas’ of continental Colombia
Organic Hen Raising & Production
Mixing Guava with Cows: Protect soil, produce milk and milk products, guava products like jam.
Agroecology: A school where the small scale farmer learns, teaches, and promotes short circuits of commercialization. Generates responsible consumption, fair exchange from producers and consumers and knowledge exchange.
The Raizal Dignity Camp is the scene of social and cultural mobilization of the Federation of Fishermen of Providencia and Santa Catalina
Share your words of support for meaningful autonomy for the people of the Colombian Archipelago
Showcasing stories of Caribbean organizations at the foreground of the struggle against disaster capitalism in the Caribbean. Our network of participants in the Greater Caribbean region connect, learn, share their hands on responses to the impacts of the twin threats of the climate crisis and disaster capitalism in our region.
Bernard Lodge Farmers Group
WAVE (Progressive Reform Movement)
Tèt Kole
Global Challenges Research Fund
Open Society Foundations
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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.
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.