Birthright Caribbean

A community for ambitious Caribbeans that looks to increase 1st and 2nd generation investment in the Caribbean.

The Experiment

Can curated events for Caribbean professionals cultivate community and increase 1st- and 2nd - generation investment in the Caribbean?

I am interested in creating a collaborative community of young, professional Caribbeans by curating empowerment events and birthright trips to the Caribbean. Our first objective would be an inaugural event in Atlanta (one of the most densely populated Caribbean cities in the US), with 30-35 attendees and a focus on women's empowerment.

Based on the outcomes of the post-event survey, we would be able to assess the extent to which attendees:

- are excited about the prospect of continuing to engage with the community
- got what they were looking for from the event
- would come to another event and what their interest level is in investing in the Caribbean.

We'll consider it a success if:

- 30-35 women attend
- we collect 10+ lbs of supplies to be donated directly to a Haitian-run disaster relief organization for Hurricane Matthew efforts
- we receive an 8 or above (out of a 10 point scale) overall satisfaction rating on the post-event survey.

Expected Duration: 12 Weeks

Krystal Williams

About Krystal

- Cornell grad (B.A. American Studies)
- Ran NJ chapter of education reform organization
- Proud Jamaican American with passion for networking

36

Backers

$2325

of $2,000 Pledged

117

Days to Go

Back this Experiment

See where your money will go

$ 1,000

Social media expertise to develop the Birthright brand across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

$ 1,200

Event space to host a day-long experiment event including break-out rooms for workshops.

$ 500

Marketing and workshop materials that event attendees will use to take notes, contact information and record their professional/entrepreneurial plans.

$ 500

Giveaways for event attendees including: wrist bands, coffee mugs, pens and stationary

$ 400

Thank you certificates and gift cards for event speakers.

$ 500

Food for the event including continental breakfast and a catered lunch.

$ 100

Supplies for day of the event including pencils, plates, napkins, utensils, tissue, flip charts for presentations, etc.

Backers

Ajay

Ervin

Lancelene

Mavis

Gesche

Christina

Yvette

Kimberly

Alicia

Kenya

Lola

Asia

Brittany

Jean

Torry

Shawn

Jillian

Tanesha

Gaelle

Rochelle

Jennifer

Ashley

TIffany

Albert

Fran

Rashanna

Paulisa

Tunisia

Chinomnso

Tameka

Ella

Patricia

Joe

Jabar

Justin

Team

Backers can expect

Qualitative feedbackVideo footageQuantitative DataBiweekly UpdatesLab ReportsPhotographs & screenshots

Have thoughts or feedback for Krystal?

Join the conversation below.

My Needs

A beautiful event space in downtown Atlanta to host 30-35 attendees

Currently open.

Reputed speakers (successful professionals and/or entrepreneurs) of Caribbean descent

Currently open.

Social media marketing expert

Currently open.

Offer to help

Extras

Nov 17, 2016 Jamaican returning resident and State Minister, Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, discusses the Caribbean's brain drain and other migration issues. Aired June 6, 2013 (c) CEEN TV

Migration Policy Institute paper on the Jamaican diaspora. The paper lays out the impact of emigration on the small Caribbean island.

Nov 2016

IMF White Paper on Caribbean Emigration and its Effect on the Region

Nov 2016

The World Bank released an article on December 11, 2013 outlining the opportunities to tap into the well educated, affluent Caribbean diaspora, connecting them to development opportunities in the Caribbean.

Nov 2016

Nov 17, 2016 Bridgetown, Barbados. Photo credit: sunnybarbados.tripod.com

Nov 17, 2016 Kingston Jamaica. Photo credit: courtleigh.com

Nov 17, 2016 Roseau, the capital of Dominica seen from above, surrounded by its trademark nature ©Mike LaMonaca/flickr

Migration Policy Institute paper on the Jamaican diaspora. The paper lays out the impact of emigration on the small Caribbean island.

Nov 2016

IMF White Paper on Caribbean Emigration and its Effect on the Region

Nov 2016

The World Bank released an article on December 11, 2013 outlining the opportunities to tap into the well educated, affluent Caribbean diaspora, connecting them to development opportunities in the Caribbean.

Nov 2016

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Krystal Williams

About Krystal

- Cornell grad (B.A. American Studies)
- Ran NJ chapter of education reform organization
- Proud Jamaican American with passion for networking

36

Backers

$2325

of $2,000 Pledged

117

Days to Go

Back this Experiment

See where your money will go

$ 1,000

Social media expertise to develop the Birthright brand across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

$ 1,200

Event space to host a day-long experiment event including break-out rooms for workshops.

$ 500

Marketing and workshop materials that event attendees will use to take notes, contact information and record their professional/entrepreneurial plans.

$ 500

Giveaways for event attendees including: wrist bands, coffee mugs, pens and stationary

$ 400

Thank you certificates and gift cards for event speakers.

$ 500

Food for the event including continental breakfast and a catered lunch.

$ 100

Supplies for day of the event including pencils, plates, napkins, utensils, tissue, flip charts for presentations, etc.

Backers

Ajay

Ervin

Lancelene

Mavis

Gesche

Christina

Yvette

Kimberly

Alicia

Kenya

Lola

Asia

Brittany

Jean

Torry

Shawn

Jillian

Tanesha

Gaelle

Rochelle

Jennifer

Ashley

TIffany

Albert

Fran

Rashanna

Paulisa

Tunisia

Chinomnso

Tameka

Ella

Patricia

Joe

Jabar

Justin

Team

Backers can expect

Qualitative feedbackVideo footageQuantitative DataBiweekly UpdatesLab ReportsPhotographs & screenshots

Have thoughts or feedback for Krystal?

Birthright Caribbean

The Experiment

Can curated events for Caribbean professionals cultivate community and increase 1st- and 2nd - generation investment in the Caribbean?

The Problem

Who has it

Why it matters to me

Krystal Williams

About Krystal

36

Backers

$2325

of $2,000 Pledged

117

Days to Go

$ 1,000

Social media expertise to develop the Birthright brand across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

$ 1,200

Event space to host a day-long experiment event including break-out rooms for workshops.

$ 500

Marketing and workshop materials that event attendees will use to take notes, contact information and record their professional/entrepreneurial plans.

$ 500

Giveaways for event attendees including: wrist bands, coffee mugs, pens and stationary

$ 400

Thank you certificates and gift cards for event speakers.

$ 500

Food for the event including continental breakfast and a catered lunch.

$ 100

Supplies for day of the event including pencils, plates, napkins, utensils, tissue, flip charts for presentations, etc.

Backers

Backers can expect

Join the conversation below.

My Needs

A beautiful event space in downtown Atlanta to host 30-35 attendees

Reputed speakers (successful professionals and/or entrepreneurs) of Caribbean descent

Social media marketing expert

Backers can expect

The Problem

Who has it

Why it matters to me

Extras

Migration Policy Institute paper on the Jamaican diaspora. The paper lays out the impact of emigration on the small Caribbean island.

IMF White Paper on Caribbean Emigration and its Effect on the Region

The World Bank released an article on December 11, 2013 outlining the opportunities to tap into the well educated, affluent Caribbean diaspora, connecting them to development opportunities in the Caribbean.

Migration Policy Institute paper on the Jamaican diaspora. The paper lays out the impact of emigration on the small Caribbean island.

IMF White Paper on Caribbean Emigration and its Effect on the Region

The World Bank released an article on December 11, 2013 outlining the opportunities to tap into the well educated, affluent Caribbean diaspora, connecting them to development opportunities in the Caribbean.

Krystal Williams

About Krystal

36

Backers

$2325

of $2,000 Pledged

117

Days to Go

$ 1,000

Social media expertise to develop the Birthright brand across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

$ 1,200

Event space to host a day-long experiment event including break-out rooms for workshops.

$ 500

Marketing and workshop materials that event attendees will use to take notes, contact information and record their professional/entrepreneurial plans.

$ 500

Giveaways for event attendees including: wrist bands, coffee mugs, pens and stationary

$ 400

Thank you certificates and gift cards for event speakers.

$ 500

Food for the event including continental breakfast and a catered lunch.

$ 100

Supplies for day of the event including pencils, plates, napkins, utensils, tissue, flip charts for presentations, etc.

Backers

Backers can expect

Join the conversation below.

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