The SIDS4 Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Coalition welcomes you to register for The SIDS4 CSO Expo! This event will take place in Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday, May 25th 2024 at 9:00 AM AST at the Botanical Gardens in St. John's.
Your organisation will contribute to raising public awareness in Antigua and Barbuda about the unique development challenges faced in your country, and how CSOs like yours have strived to bring about change in the face of these challenges, be they social, economic, environmental or otherwise.
You will gain from forming connections with other CSOs from SIDS regions and learning from other CSOs about successful strategies for advocacy, activism, fund raising, awareness raising, public education, etc.
Your CSO stands to benefit from the chance to network with SIDS4 Conference attendees from various backgrounds who may be in Antigua and Barbuda ahead of the conference, and whose connections may prove invaluable to you in the future.
The SIDS4 CSO Coalition is a network of organisations primarily in Antigua and Barbuda, and the Caribbean, and in other SIDS regions, that have connected over the last nine (9) months mobilizing civil society in relation to the conference. The Coalition is based in Antigua and Barbuda, and is co-led by Integrated Health Outreach (IHO) and the Marine Ecosystems Partnership Trust (MEPA Trust).
The current membership of the SIDS4 CSO Coalition includes over 18 organisations that operate across several sectors and issue areas including environment and climate change; gender equality, technology and innovation; youth empowerment; healthcare and social wellbeing; vulnerable populations; and economic sustainability and livelihoods.
The SIDS4 CSO Coalition held a series of public consultations on civil society participation in the upcoming SIDS4 Conference and on the role of civil society in helping SIDS achieve resilient prosperity through the work it does.
The Coalition has also contributed to the planning discussions surrounding the SIDS Civil Society Forum, which is a event happening in conjunction with the Conference. Similarly, the Coalition has gathered inputs from civil society for the SIDS Roadmap and Action Plan which will be launched at the Forum.
Each organisation is responsible for providing its own setup at the Expo however, a limited number of tables and chairs will be provided.
Registration is now open to civil society organisation (CSO) participants. These should be organisations that are interested in showcasing themselves, their work, and the issues facing their community to the patrons who will attend the Expo (members of the public, conference attendees who may be on island).
The Expo will be open to the public. Individual patrons do not need to register to attend or be specially accredited to the SIDS4 Conference. This event is taking place outside of the Blue Zone.
Reach out to us at info@ihoab.com for more information or inquiries. We’re here to help!
To register your organisation to participate in the Expo, please complete this form by May 17th, 2024. (Extended Deadline: May 21st* - Register Now!)
The Be Foundation
The Be Foundation (TBF) is a globally-connected, community-based organisation centred on Barbuda. TBF works to restore and empower the community, strengthen services to meet the needs of Barbudans, build networks of opportunity, and transform lives.
AdoptACoastline
Adopt a Coastline is a non-profit organization encouraging participation in organised beach and mangrove clean-ups. They encourage a thriving Community Coastal Stewardship in Antigua & Barbuda amongst students and a team of passionate volunteers.
The Sir Andy Roberts Community Development Foundation
This organization develops and implements creative community-based strategies to support academic and vocational learning; promote healthy living; promote culture, recreation and sports; and more.