Meet the People Behind For Change
Together our team works to create positive change in the Caribbean through education, advocacy, and service.
Kiara Dookie
Founder and Executive Director
I founded this organization with the goal of expanding conversations on climate change and environmental justice by elevating voices of people from underrepresented and marginalized communities so that we can nurture an environmental justice movement within our country and eventually the entire Caribbean region that prioritizes the protection and presentation of both our people and the environment.
Kaitlyn Sookram
Head Website Manager, Researcher, IG Manager
For Change is not just an organization for me; it's an outlet to share my voice on matters that deserve to be spoken on. For Change has been one of the most pleasant orgs i have participated in my years.
Dawn-Marie Alexander
Head Blogger/Writer
Being a part of For Change means enlightening those who aren't really aware of the crises we as humans face and the measures we need to take to make the world even a bit better. It means making
a real change, one blog at a time.
Samara Persad
Head Social Media Manager
"For me being a part of For Change means being able to help make a change in our community and advocate for topics people aren't speaking enough about."
Sherisse Foncette
Communications Officer
Being a part of For Change is significant to me because through my participation in this group, I can help in initiating the change I want to see in this world.
Andrea Maniram
Communications Officer
To me, being a part of For Change means coming together and contributing towards a better environment, as well as an overall improved society.
Victoria Sayers
Outreach Manager
To me being part of For Change means that I am given the opportunity to make the slightest impact in someone's life and turn it into a greater change. Whether it be making a difference through volunteering economically, socially or for a better outcome.
Lee
Content Writer
I want to make an impact on the people within my reach. Educating the Caribbean and changing one mind at a time through For Change is my first step to achieving that goal.
Zaafia Alexander
Content Writer, Social Media Manager and Blogger
Being apart of "For Change" means meeting and interacting likely minded, passionate youth that strive for significant change in our modern day society; it means contributing to that change through togetherness, education and advocacy.
Sanjay Bhagwandeen
Content Writer, Blogger
Being a part of For Change means being a part of a great group of likeminded persons who want to spark positive change and spread awareness concerning pressing and relevant issues that we are facing.
Xia Singh
Researcher
A lot of misinformation about climate change and sustainability in the world is being consumed, For Change means a lot to me because it is an organization based on facts and educates people about issues in the world that everyone should be aware of.
Navian Gobinpersad
Researcher
Being a part of For Change helps me to spread awareness on environmental and social issues, which can help bring change and inspire other individuals in the community.
Aniela Deonath
Researcher
" The earth is what we all have in common" - Wendell Berry. The earth is our home; Sadly, past generations have been destroying it. The smallest action can have the biggest outcome, being apart of For Change means that I am changing the world while also working alongside amazing people.
Dana Harripersad
Researcher
For Change means being able to be proactive and help causes I believe in!
Anekha Umaharan
Graphic Designer
Being part of For Change gives me an outlet to raise awareness about topics that are important to me
Laila Babwah-Mendez
Graphic Designer
For Change means being a part of something bigger than myself and working towards raising awareness for the future of the earth and all it's inhabitants.
Sharnel Ali
Tiktok Social Media Manager
Being a member of the For Change team has assisted in molding me into a young advocate and strong feminist. My focus is in the area of gender equality, climate change, and animal protection. I live by the credo that elevating youth voices is the key to society's progress. I am a dynamic, fierce, and a bold young woman challenging the system through working collectively with youth organizations like For Change.
Aleah Ali
General Member
Being apart of For Changes gives me hands on experience and information about the environment and the world. I also get opportunities to volunteer and different centers
Zéah Lamont-Harper
General Member
For me, being a part of For Change means that I have the opportunity to be one of the driving forces of change that is needed in my country and in the world
Naomi Youssef
General Member
It gives me a chance to actually help make Trinidad a better place and gives me opportunities to meet new people.
Be the change that you wish to see in the world!
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Are you passionate about the protection of our environment? Then sign up today to join our team!