Addressing Gender Based Violence in the Kalinago Territory

This project comprises of an awareness campaign including the installation of a memorial plaque in remembrance of eight (8) indigenous sisters were murdered through intimate partner violence. The campaign include a March from the Kalinago Council office to Mr. Willards Shop on November 25th 2023. There was a public speaking competition among the Atkinson and Sineku School Primary School students. The second component of the project provides women and youth an opportunity to do Math, English, Accounts, Principles of Business, at Caribbean Examinations Level (CXC). Some women will do pastry Making and Sewing to ensure entrepreneurship opportunity.

This project is funded by the Canada Fund For Local Initiative with partners such as the Kalinago Council and the Bureau of Gender Affairs.

Participant of the Program

The Training conducted by the Bureau of Gender Affairs with some of the Participants on the Topic:

• understanding Domestic Violence
• Creating a Saftey Plan for victims of Domestic Violence
• Resources for Survivors of Domestic Violence in Dominica

Billboard showcased at the Call to Action Rally on the 25th of November to Eliminate Violence against Women and Girls in the Kalinago Territory. The Billboard serves as a memorial for the eight (8) Indigenous women who were murdered through intimate partner violence.

Students marching on the day to eliminate violence against women and girls in the Kalinago Territory.

Parents, Teachers and Students at Call to Action Rally

The Winner of the public Speaking Competition.

Kibe Kuati team meeting with Amanda Martinez the Political and Public Affairs Officer for the High Commissions of Canada in Barbados on December 14th 2023 at the St.Cyr Resource Center.