About the STRaWS Initiative
The Science Technology Research and Work Study [STRaWS] Initiative (established in 2021), is a non-profit, civil society organization based and registered in St. Kitts and Nevis. Our members, persons of various personal and professional backgrounds, operate as a quasi-technical working group that is dedicated to community-based participatory research and outreach.
Our Mission
We strive to facilitate responsible, sustainable, effective, bigger-picture, forward-thinking development of academic and early career professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
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Locally-based, community-centered projects related to the academic, professional and environmental systems with considerations for climate adaptation and challenges to health.
Our Motto
"NO SHORT STRAWS”
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In other words we work hard to reduce vulnerability to system deficits and environmental stressors such as those driven by climate change, particularly as it relates to health. We strive to elevate others while ensuring that we do not create, facilitate or propagate disadvantage, inequality and/or inequity among our community members and stakeholders.
Our Vision
We recognize the growing need to increase and support learning to facilitate shifts in community-level stewardship and grassroots movements.
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Education and health within and beyond the frame of climate action in the Caribbean is critical. We seek to add overall value to individuals and collectives through collaborative creative projects and engagement of cross-disciplinary research. and multi-sectoral response.
Our Goals
Support research and reviews in education, environment, and health through collaborations with community partners.
Amplify the voices and elevating the experiences of marginalized groups and vulnerable stakeholders.
Collect, create, and curate educational materials for group members and community partners.
Develop creative culturally sensitive academic and professional skill programming for youth and early-career professionals.
Enhance leadership, financial literacy, public speaking, and other professional and technical proficiencies among members and affiliates.
