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Theatre of the Oppressed as a Lever for Feminist Cooperation in the Caribbean

Konbit

Since its creation in 2008, the Konbit association has been working at the heart of Caribbean societies, developing innovative socio-cultural projects to address the region's specific challenges. Its expertise revolves around Theatre of the Oppressed, a tool it uses to tackle crucial issues such as gender equality, public health, vocational training, and parenting support. In Martinique, it strives to provide tailored solutions to local needs, always prioritizing innovative and inclusive approaches. Its mission remains constant: to foster both individual and collective well-being within the community. To achieve this, it designs and implements a variety of educational, cultural, and social projects, all geared towards enriching and developing society.

Context

X=Y Theater

Founded in Martinique in 2008, the Konbit association stems from the observation of the need for shared methods to combat gender-based and sexual violence at the regional level. The X=Y Theater project proposes to build a common approach between Martinique and Saint Lucia, using Theatre of the Oppressed as a lever for cooperation and social transformation. By pooling approaches, it aims to lay the foundations for a future regional network focused on the use of this artistic practice to address gender issues.

Country: Saint Lucia
Sector of intervention:
Education for citizenship and international solidarity
Guild Endowment: €36,800
Project cost: €48,500
Project sponsor: KONBIT

Funder(s):
• Coreom

Project objectives

Strengthening cooperation between Martinique and Saint Lucia on gender issues
Deploying theatre of the oppressed as a tool for awareness and empowerment
Create a Caribbean network centered on this artistic practice as a tool for social transformation

Activities

Organizing bilateral Theatre of the Oppressed workshops
Sharing intervention methods between structures
Raising awareness in local communities
Capitalizing on best practices for regional dissemination

Direct beneficiaries

Young people, field professionals, and organizations committed to gender issues, mobilized around the theatre of the oppressed as a tool for raising awareness and promoting equality.

Expected results

Methods shared between actors in Martinique and Saint Lucia
Groups of young people made aware of gender equality
Cross-border stage content produced and distributed
Foundation laid for a future Caribbean network on gender-based and sexual violence

The CORÉOM – Overseas Regional Cooperations program offers a dual support and funding mechanism for overseas civil society organizations. – encourages regional and international cooperation among associations based in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, and Réunion. Financially supported by the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Fondation de France, CORÉOM is implemented by La Guilde, with a network of local branches and partner organizations in the five territories.