Caribbean outreach

LIW Jamaica

Bringing hope and empowerment to women and girls in the Caribbean.

LIW Jamaica carries the Ladies in Waiting mission to the Caribbean. Led by our Lead Director on the island, the branch delivers programmes, mentorship and community support designed for the women and young girls it serves.

From Jamaica, our team runs confidence and self-esteem workshops, mentorship pairings and community initiatives that respond to the specific needs of local women and girls.

As part of our international family, Jamaica stands alongside our UK, Amsterdam and USA branches — one mission, many communities.

Launched 13 September 2026

The beginning of LIW Jamaica

LIW Jamaica officially launched on 13 September 2026 with a meaningful community event focused on the hypersexualisation of young girls. Women and young people came together for an open discussion about its impact, the pressures girls face and how families and communities can help protect their confidence, identity and wellbeing.

Guests also received gift bags as part of a warm and encouraging day. The launch introduced LIW Jamaica’s ongoing commitment to mentoring and practical workshops that will support girls and women as they grow in confidence, recognise their worth and move forward with purpose.

LIW Jamaica representative speaking at the branch launch on 13 September 2026
Ladies in Waiting 'Rooted & Rising: Jamaica 2026' women's empowerment evening seminar flyerLIW Jamaica launch speaker leading the discussion from the lecternLIW Jamaica team members working together during the launch eventLIW Jamaica representative speaking with women attending the launchA participant taking part in a conversation at the LIW Jamaica launchLIW Jamaica speaker in a branded T-shirt and fascinator addressing the audience from the pulpitThe LIW Jamaica speaker gesturing expressively while presenting from the podiumTwo Ladies in Waiting organisers reviewing something together on a smartphone at the launchAn LIW Jamaica lead standing among the pews engaging with attendees after the presentationAn attendee in a red top in conversation with a staff member in the pews at the launchTwo LIW Jamaica organisers in conversation with a seated attendee at the launchWomen and girls seated in the pews taking part in the launch discussionAttendees in small groups talking during the LIW Jamaica launch sessionA young woman sharing her thoughts during the launch discussionAn attendee listening closely during the LIW Jamaica launch conversationA community leader speaking during the launch discussion while attendees listenA guest sharing his contribution to the conversation at the LIW Jamaica launchAn LIW Jamaica team member in a branded T-shirt addressing the roomTwo LIW Jamaica volunteers listening during a small group conversationLIW Jamaica team members in branded T-shirts talking with a guestA group discussion in the pews at the LIW Jamaica launchTwo LIW Jamaica hosts leading the session, with gift bags ready in the backgroundLIW Jamaica hosts leading a group discussion with attendees in the pewsAn attendee sharing her views during the launch discussionA young woman listening thoughtfully during the launch sessionTwo LIW Jamaica volunteers listening during the discussionGroup photo of everyone who attended the LIW Jamaica launchThe full LIW Jamaica launch group gathered with their gift bagsTwo LIW Jamaica team members smiling together at the launchTwo LIW Jamaica team members making a heart sign with their handsLIW Jamaica team members with a guest and a young attendee after the launchTwo LIW Jamaica team members in branded T-shirts standing either side of a guest speakerThe LIW Jamaica team gathered together with a guest for a group photograph at the launchBlack and white group portrait of the LIW Jamaica team with a guest at the launchTwo LIW Jamaica volunteers smiling together in branded T-shirts at the launchTwo LIW Jamaica team members sitting together on a pew after the launchAn LIW Jamaica team member relaxing on a pew in a branded T-shirtAn LIW Jamaica volunteer smiling while seated on a pew at the launch venueThree LIW Jamaica team members standing together in branded T-shirts at the launchThree team members showing the Edify, Motivate and Empower slogan on the back of their LIW shirtsThree LIW Jamaica leads smiling together behind a wooden lecternBlack and white portrait of three LIW Jamaica leads at the lectern

What we do here

Confidence & self-esteem

Workshops and programmes for personal development.

Mentorship

Guidance for women as they discover their purpose.

Community initiatives

Local outreach shaped to the needs of the island.

Our Kingston team

MD

Monique Dwumfour

Lead Director, Jamaica

Get in touch

Connect with LIW Jamaica

Want to join a programme, volunteer or bring LIW to your community? Email us.

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