A CELEBRATION OF CARIBBEAN LITERATURE, CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Elevating Caribbean voices
Preserving cultural traditions
Building bridges across the diaspora
Community members reached annually
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Caribbean authors and artists supported
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Changing lives, One step at a time
We are a passionate team dedicated to creating positive change in underprivileged communities worldwide. With your help, we aim to tackle challenges such as poverty, education gaps, and healthcare disparities.
Empowering lives through sustainable solutions and building a world where everyone has access to basic needs and opportunities for growth.
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Community members reached annually
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Direct program participants
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Caribbean authors and artists supported
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Linguistic communities united
BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE
CHAMPION CULTURAL EXCELLENCE
Support Caribbean creators through the CARICON Prize and professional development programs that recognize outstanding contributions to literature, music, and cultural arts. Help us spotlight excellence and bring global relevance to Caribbean culture and heritage.
EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION
Fund educational programs like Cross Currents and Heritage Remix that connect 500+ students annually with Caribbean literature, storytelling, music, and cultural preservation. Build creative literacy and empower young people as cultural ambassadors.
BUILD CULTURAL BRIDGES
Support cultural exchange through the CARICON Conference, Writers Retreat, Poetry Slam, and programs that connect artists with global opportunities while uniting the Caribbean's diverse cultural and linguistic communities.
From Los Angeles to the Caribbean, CARICON creates pathways for cultural excellence, heritage preservation, and community resilience. Through our four-pillar approach—Literary Advocacy & Professional Development, Cultural Exchange & Education, Community Engagement & Cultural Celebration, and Community Resilience & Support—we ensure Caribbean voices are heard, heritage is preserved, and creative communities thrive even in times of crisis.
Our programs reach across borders: the CARICON Conference connects 300 authors and cultural practitioners with professional opportunities; Cross Currents brings Caribbean literature, music, and storytelling into 200+ classrooms; Heritage Remix preserves endangered oral histories and cultural practices; and the CARICON Resilience Fund supports creative communities through disasters. Together, we’re building a cultural ecosystem where every Caribbean voice has the opportunity to be heard and every tradition has the chance to thrive.
Join the Movement
LAUNCH CREATIVE CAREERS
Support emerging authors and artists through pitch sessions, workshops, and mentorship at our annual conference. Help creators connect with agents, publishers, and industry professionals.Monthly Giving: $50/month sponsors conference scholarships
PRESERVE OUR HERITAGE
Fund Heritage Remix, our youth digital archiving program that preserves 200+ community stories, oral histories, and cultural traditions annually. Help us document cultural memory before disasters strike. One-Time Gift: $150 funds oral history collection kit
STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES
Fund the CARICON Resilience Fund providing emergency assistance to authors, artists, libraries, schools, and cultural institutions affected by natural disasters. Major Gift: $1,000 rebuilds a community arts program
Frequently Ask Questions
CARICON is distinguished as BY Caribbean people, FOR Caribbean voices. We're the only organization promoting Caribbean literature, culture, and heritage across all four linguistic groups (English, Spanish, French, Dutch/Papiamento) while maintaining deep roots in both the Caribbean and diaspora communities. Our programs span the complete cultural ecosystem—from artist development through the CARICON Prize and Conference, to youth empowerment through educational exchange, to heritage preservation, to community resilience through disaster support.
We provide comprehensive support including: pitch sessions with literary agents and industry professionals at our annual conference; professional development workshops on craft, publishing, and cultural practice; networking with established creators; Writers Retreat and cultural residency experiences; translation and distribution opportunities; performance platforms like Poetry Slam and Soundclash; and visibility through the CARICON Prize. We've helped dozens secure publishing deals, festival invitations, and professional opportunities.
Our programs serve: Caribbean authors and artists (established and emerging), youth ages 10-25, educators, cultural practitioners, literary and arts professionals, diaspora communities, cultural organizations, and anyone passionate about Caribbean culture. Whether you're in Los Angeles, Trinidad, Martinique, or Curaçao, we have programs designed to connect you with Caribbean literary and cultural heritage.
Multiple ways to get involved: Monthly/annual donations supporting specific programs; conference and event sponsorships; volunteer opportunities; partnership development; attending events like Poetry Slam, Soundclash, and cultural performances; following our social media and spreading the word. Every contribution—whether financial, time, or talent—helps Caribbean voices and cultural traditions reach global audiences.
Become part of our community of donors and help drive positive change worldwide. Together, we’ve achieved:
FROM MANUSCRIPT TO PUBLISHED AUTHOR "The CARICON Conference connected me with my publisher. Within six months, I had a book. CARICON opened doors I didn’t know existed.”
Dr. Robertine Chaderton, Author