TheIntersectionalFeminist

These movements teach us that the struggle for justice is continuing—a relay race rather than a sprint, and that each generation must make it their own with new leadership. -Peggy Antrobus

#HurricaneMelissa #feministhumanitarianism #Caribbean #feminists

Our friends at @ForestryDeptJa are calling for volunteers to help with reforestation when the time comes. You can sign up as individuals or as teams and they’re reach out when they begin. Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/UwXarDDpsn

As individuals begin to rebuild across the communities in Western #Jamaica, it would be useful for us to have some basic guidelines for 'building back better' and standards for climate-proofed infrastructure even for the poorest among us @JAODPEM @JamaicaGleaner

Jamaican economist Mariama Williams said: “Climate justice cannot be separated from reparatory justice. The same systems that enriched the north created today’s vulnerabilities.” theguardian.com/news/2025/nov/…

On Saturday I followed a group up into the hills of Hanover and came across the communities of Cocoon and Blenheim, upon arrival community members said we were the first relief group they had seen. They were happy to see us but unfortunately we didn't have enough relief items

Hurricane Melissa exposed the chronic poverty and systemic neglect that are characteristic of many communities across western Jamaica. 📸by @visualninjajik

If you’re interested or have background in medical research, biology or grant writing please hmu I’ll be recruiting for some jr positions on behalf of one of our research partners soon soon.

Big Update: The Jamaica Defence Force has established 22 humanitarian assistance and disaster relief outposts to scale up the response to marooned communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

@thelaymansdr Sending hugs

I’m actively burning out. Too many questions, too many requests, being pulled in too many directions.

@thelaymansdr 🩶

Catalyst Campus is open, lots of folks have to get back to work but light still gone. We’re offering 30% off our work spaces minimum to companies, freelancers etc who’re affected by Melissa. You can DM me or call us at (876) 237-8689.

Why are retailers selling 1000 gallon bottles of water for JMD 11,000.00 in Grange Hill Westmoreland @AndrewHolnessJM @JamaicaObserver @JamaicaGleaner #pricegouging #HurricaneMelissa

In two Years of President Ibrahim Traoré 🇧🇫 1. Burkina Faso's GDP grew from approximately $18.8 billion to $22.1 billion. 2. He has rejected loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. He said, "Africa doesn't need the World Bank, IMF, Europe, or America." 3. He reduced the salaries of ministers and parliamentarians by 30% and increased the salaries of civil servants by 50%. 4. He paid off Burkina Faso's local debts. 5. He established two tomato processing plants, the first-ever in Burkina Faso. 6. In 2023, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold mine to enhance local processing capabilities. 7. He stopped the export of unrefined Burkina Faso gold to Europe. 8. He built Burkina Faso’s second cotton processing plant. Previously, the country had only one. 9. He opened the first-ever National Support Center for Artisanal Cotton Processing to assist local cotton farmers. 10. He banned the wearing of British legal wigs and gowns in local courts and introduced traditional Burkinabé attire. 11. He prioritized agriculture by distributing over 400 tractors, 239 tillers, 710 motor pumps, and 714 motorcycles to boost production and support rural stakeholders. 12. He provided access to improved seeds and other farm inputs to maximize agricultural output. 13. Tomato production in Burkina Faso increased from 315,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 360,000 metric tonnes in 2024. 14. Millet production rose from 907,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 1.1 million metric tonnes in 2024. 15. Rice production increased from 280,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 326,000 metric tonnes in 2024. 16. He banned French military operations in Burkina Faso. 17. He banned French media in Burkina Faso. 18. He expelled French troops from Burkina Faso. 19. His government is constructing new roads, widening existing ones, and upgrading gravel roads to paved surfaces. 20. He is building a new airport, the Ouagadougou-Donsin Airport, which is expected to be completed in 2025.

Girls! The time has come. You are invited to attend my PhD capstone presentation on Feb 13, 2023 (that’s a Thursday) at 9-10 EST. If you’re in Syracuse, run up the hill to ESF, Marshall 24. If not, click up the link in my bio to register for zoom attendance. #phddefense an suh!

@Abiiingha_ As a full blown Yaadie, I think Shatta did a very good job. There were only stars on that stage so his placement is not an indication of his status.

See how settings man turn underground artist 😂💔 Your dancehall artist can’t even express himself in patois in the presence of the Jamaicans

#VanuatuEarthquake & Gender Justice in Disasters: *Recognise & engage women in all areas of #DRR! *Health, Food, WASH (Water, Sanitation) *Ensure all esp women & GNB ppl access #SRHR #WRD #GenderAndDisasters DONATE!!! vanuatu.actionaid.org.au

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Happening tomorrow! 🌍✨ Join our COP29 Debrief Session to dive into key outcomes from Baku—both inside and outside the negotiation room. Hear directly from activists & negotiators who were on the ground. 📝 Register now: bit.ly/3VFzNJG #LossAndDamageFinanceNow!