Because women are not fully recognized or valued across Caribbean food systems, Helen’s Daughters builds community as a form of agricultural capital, connecting women to the knowledge, wellbeing, leadership, and market opportunities they need to claim their place in agriculture and build a Caribbean where every woman feeds the future.
Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa (Founder & Executive Director)
Because women are not fully recognized or valued across Caribbean food systems, Helen’s Daughters builds community as a form of agricultural capital, connecting women to the knowledge, wellbeing, leadership, and market opportunities they need to claim their place in agriculture and build a Caribbean where every woman feeds the future.
Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa (Founder & Executive Director)
When women farmers succeed, families eat better, incomes rise, and communities grow stronger.
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Measuring the impact of the work we do! We were pleased to welcome Dr. Kadamawe Knife, Lecturer at the Mona School of Business and Management, UWI, for an engaging session with the Helen’s Daughters team on Social Return on Investment (SROI). Ahead of his wider workshop with civil society organisations in Saint Lucia, Dr. Knife spent time with our team exploring how we can better understand, measure and communicate the social value of our work. An insightful exchange that encouraged us to think beyond activities and outputs, and focus on the meaningful change we create in the lives of the women and communities we serve. Thank you, Dr. Knife, for sharing your knowledge and perspective! #HelensDaughters #SocialReturnOnInvestment #SROI
The future of Caribbean food security starts with the choices we make today. Food is more than what we put on our plates. It connects us to our land, our culture, our communities and the people whose work sustains us. Across the Caribbean, building stronger food systems means looking beyond food production. It means strengthening local agriculture, creating sustainable livelihoods, preserving agricultural knowledge and finding innovative ways to ensure our communities can better withstand economic and climate-related challenges. A resilient food system is one where women are not only contributing to agricultural production, but actively shaping its future through their knowledge, creativity and innovation. This World Food Day, under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.”, we are reminded that building a food-secure future requires both new ideas and the wisdom of generations past. From supporting local farmers and choosing locally grown produce to embracing sustainable agricultural practices and reducing food waste, every action contributes to stronger, more resilient Caribbean communities. The future of food is not only about what we produce, but the systems, opportunities and communities we build around it. If you ate today, thank a FarmHer®. #WorldFoodDay #HelensDaughters
Rural is not a reflection of socioeconomic status. It is a reflection of potential, resilience and opportunity. For too long, the word rural has been associated with lack, limitation and disadvantage. At Helen’s Daughters, we believe it is time to challenge that narrative and recognise rural communities for their contributions to our economies, food systems and collective future. At the heart of these communities are women. Farmers, entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders and custodians of knowledge whose contributions are essential to feeding our families, sustaining livelihoods and strengthening Caribbean communities. Yet, despite their contributions, women in agriculture continue to face barriers to land, financing, markets, visibility and opportunities for growth. We believe women in agriculture should not simply be recognised for the work they do, but empowered to claim their place as leaders, decision-makers and drivers of change. This is why we continue to invest in education, wellbeing, market access and community, connecting Caribbean women to the knowledge, resources and opportunities they need to grow, thrive and earn. This International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate the women who cultivate our lands, preserve generations of knowledge, build enterprises and strengthen our communities. We also reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces where their contributions are valued, their voices are heard and their potential can be fully realised. Because when women farmers succeed, families eat better, incomes rise and communities grow stronger. A Caribbean where every woman feeds the future. #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen #HelensDaughters #RuralWomen #WomenInAgriculture
