This is a guidebook for participants of the Dear Future Women (DFW) program, a mentorship and activism program for young women and non-binary individuals in Guyana, run by The Breadfruit Collective (TBC). It welcomes Cohort 3 and explains the program's purpose, values, and expectations.
This guidebook is for participants of Dear Future Women (DFW) Cohort 3, a mentorship and activism program for young women and non-binary individuals in Guyana. It is run by The Breadfruit Collective (TBC), a registered non-profit organisation working at the intersection of Gender and Environmental Justice. The document welcomes new members and outlines the program's structure, values, and expectations.
The guidebook introduces the managing director, Christine Samwaroo, and two coordinators, Amélie Burnham and Amy. It explains that DFW combines writing, collaboration, and self-reflection, with guest speakers, individual and collective projects, and retreat spaces. The program started in 2023 and has completed two cohorts before this third one.
A community agreement section sets ground rules for respect, confidentiality, and non-judgmental discussion. Participants are expected to attend virtual guest speaker sessions, field trips, and events. The guidebook lists specific dates from September to January, including an orientation, farm visit, mental health walk, picnic, vision board event, and graduation.
Before graduating, participants must complete journal prompts, write two letters (one to their future self and one to a young person), and complete an Advocacy Project on a chosen issue. Examples of personal development projects from previous cohorts include applying for a passport, TIN, or university, updating a CV, or opening a bank account.
The guidebook also provides contact information and reminds participants that TBC is not affiliated with any political party, religious group, business, or ministry. It emphasises that the program is about building community and supporting the next generation of activists in Guyana.