About Us
Feminitt Caribbean is a registered youth-led non-governmental organisation that seeks to transform existing structures of inequalities and oppression within communities across the Caribbean and to bridge the gap between education and advocacy by creating an accessible hub of information for socio-cultural and political development. Guided by Caribbean Feminist principles, we define our feminist politics as intersectional, just, and transformative.
We are building upon decades of work and advocacy of the Caribbean Women’s Movement- leading and reimagining inclusive cultural, political and social feminist development in the Caribbean through meaningful collaboration, freedom, integrity and love.
Feminitt’s main focus is to advance sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice in the region through comprehensive sexuality education, digital advocacy, and community-building
We recognise the importance of education and capacity building as major catalysts to bring about positive change within communities labelled as ‘at-risk’ and rural due to social inequalities and underdevelopment. We also recognise that education is not a means to an end, but must be coupled with tangible action such as policy advocacy and efforts towards cultural shifts amongst the population. We see the crucial role data plays in policy advocacy and we are committed to ensuring that our outputs and activities are equipped with a data collection component to assess the gaps and impact.
We work with historically marginalised communities: young women, girls and gender and sexually diverse groups to support and sensitise them to the growing gender inequalities that exist, in order to empower them to see themselves as change makers to move the needle on gender equality.
Our key priorities are data-driven advocacy and sensitisation in the areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, LGBTQIA Rights and Gender-Based Violence particularly Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and Sexual Violence. Our main goals and objectives are:
To support and empower grassroots individuals to see themselves as leaders to guide and transform their communities through sustainable gender transformative action.
To partner with existing NGOs to develop gender transformative programming to tackle the root causes of gender based violence and to promote solutions to prevent instances of abuse.
To promote dignified menstruation and proper access to menstrual products, menstrual health education and health care services through effective legislation and social welfare.
To engage in strategic and meaningful partnerships with individuals, organisations and agencies that support intersectional feminist development and movements.
“It is in collectivities that we find reservoirs of hope and optimism.”
— Angela Davis
Our Mission
To transform existing structures of inequalities and oppression within communities across the Caribbean. To bridge the gap between education and advocacy by creating an accessible hub of information for socio-cultural and political development.
Our Vision
Feminitt Caribbean is building upon decades of work and advocacy of the Caribbean Women’s Movement - leading and reimagining inclusive cultural, political and social feminist development in the Caribbean through meaningful collaboration, freedom, integrity and love.
Meet The Team
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Programmes Manager
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Chanelle Burnett-Beatrice
Co-Executive Director, Communications and Outreach Lead
“Sustainable gender justice can only happen when cultural reform is reflected in legislation and impacted communities are included in decision making.”
Chanelle Beatrice (she/her) is a founding member of Feminitt Caribbean. She is a queer and radical feminist passionate about reducing inequalities and its impact specifically in the area of gender-based violence.
She currently works to advance the rights of LGBTQIA people in the Caribbean. She uses media and communication as a pathway toward achieving gender justice in the region.
As a trained journalist, the Trinbagonian media professional currently serves as the Co Executive Director and the Communications and Outreach Lead at Feminitt Caribbean. In her spare time, Chanelle loves cooking new meals, traveling and learning about marine and wildlife.
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Xala Ramesar
Co-Executive Director & Visual Design Lead
Xala Ramesar (she/her) is a visual content creator from Trinidad and Tobago, working in graphic design, animation/motion graphics, illustration and fine art.
With the BA in Visual Arts (Fine Art), she serves as both a Co-Executive Director and Art Director at Feminitt Caribbean.
Her main intention is to translate concepts, information, and statistics related to social equality into visual content accessible to a wider range of people.
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Elyse Cazabon
Research and Advocacy Officer
Driven by her goal to improve lives through education and interpersonal connection, Elyse practises as a clinical psychologist, researcher and activist. Holding an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, she loves being able to integrate her psychology background into her multiple spheres of service. While Elyse's work spans various domains, it commonly intersects in the areas of adolescent health and well-being, and gender justice, including research on adolescent mental health and gender norms, and ensuring her therapy practice is a safe space for queer identities.
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Rhiannon Rouse
Graphic Designer
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Nyala Thompson Grunwald
Programme Associate
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Apphia Barton
Content Writer
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Safe Cycle Programme Lead
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Saidi Moseley
Lead Researcher
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Scott Marchack
Researcher
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Deidra Williams
Lead Facilitator
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Anna McEwan
Content Coordinator
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Kirby Moses
Digital Communications Lead
Kirby (she/they) is a poet, multidisciplinary artist, and decolonial feminist committed to advancing gender and environmental justice.
Currently, pursuing her Legal Education Certificate, she holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), a Certificate in Agriculture and Agro-Processing Technologies and a Diploma in Global Leadership.
She applies her specialized training in Regenerative Development and Peace Education both to her legal and creative advocacy.
A certified Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Peer Instructor, Kirby works with community leaders to enforce menstrual equity and Comprehensive SRHR Education. She intuitively blends executive strategy with creative "artivism" to drive social innovation and celebrate intersectional Caribbean identity.
To reconnect with themself, Kirby enjoys weightlifting, baking, theatre productions, doodling and spontaneous outdoor adventures.