Jahajee – Indo-Caribbeans for Gender Justice

WHO WE ARE

We are a healing and political home for Indo-Caribbeans who are impacted by gender-based violence. We organize them to speak out and take action — using their voices to make lasting change.

WHY WE DO THIS WORK

There is a long legacy of gender based violence among Indo-Caribbeans, rooted in colonialism. It is everywhere, but covered in silence.

FOR MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY, THE VIOLENCE IS SIMPLY ACCEPTED AS AN UNFORTUNATE FACT OF LIFE.

WE’RE HERE TO CHANGE THAT.

“If he beats you, he loves you!”

This saying in our culture is an example of what we are rooting out!

THE BIG PICTURE

Building on Indo-Caribbean legacies of resistance, we transform the mindsets of people in our community to dismantle patriarchy. We are creating a culture that values the dignity and lives of all people, regardless of gender.

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LGBTQ PEOPLE BELONG HERE

After 16 years, we are aligning our name with our belief that LGBTQ+ liberation is gender justice. “Sisters” felt appropriate when we were founded. However, it no longer feels needed and we recognize we can reach more people by updating our language to reflect who we really are.

Our decision reflects the people driving our mission forward. The Jahajee network is diverse, and includes a large number of queer and gender nonconforming people. While our LGBTQ+ population is mostly made of newer, younger members, our founding family and initial audiences also included queer people. Jahajee has always been a place LGBTQ+ women and gender-nonconforming people sought out – a place where they could feel safer than in other Indo-Caribbean environments.

We want everyone we serve to know they belong here, and this change is a move toward that.

MORE ABOUT OUR NAME CHANGE HERE.

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Keep our work going and growing strong by giving today! Your generous contribution will fuel our movement, helping us get survivors out of crisis and guide them to becoming powerful forces for change.

Jahajee is a project of the Center for Transformative Action, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which accepts all funds on our behalf.

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VOLUNTEER WITH US

It takes a village to create a safe and just future for all. You can volunteer in so many different ways – from helping with major events, to cooking, to showing up to a rally. Join us today!

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Our members are the life of our organization! Members help guide and lead the work we do, including programs and campaigns. Members gather monthly to commune and chart the way forward, and take on leadership roles. Become a member today!

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WE ARE A HEALING AND POLITICAL HOME FOR INDO-CARIBBEANS WHO ARE IMPACTED BY GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.

WHO WE ARE

WHY WE DO THIS WORK

FOR MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY, THE VIOLENCE IS SIMPLY ACCEPTED AS AN UNFORTUNATE FACT OF LIFE.

WE’RE HERE TO CHANGE THAT.

LGBTQ PEOPLE BELONG HERE

Get Involved

STAY CONNECTED. NEVER MISS ANYTHING.

WE ARE A HEALING AND POLITICAL HOME FOR INDO-CARIBBEANS WHO ARE IMPACTED BY GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.

WHO WE ARE

WHY WE DO THIS WORK

FOR MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY, THE VIOLENCE IS SIMPLY ACCEPTED AS AN UNFORTUNATE FACT OF LIFE. WE’RE HERE TO CHANGE THAT.

LGBTQ PEOPLE BELONG HERE

Get Involved

STAY CONNECTED. NEVER MISS ANYTHING.

FOR MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY, THE VIOLENCE IS SIMPLY ACCEPTED AS AN UNFORTUNATE FACT OF LIFE.

WE’RE HERE TO CHANGE THAT.