Caribbean Emotional Wellness for 45 Million People By 2035

The Pink Flamingo Foundation is on a mission to equip 45 million Caribbean people with practical tools to heal the psychological wounds of slavery by 2035. By giving away books, sponsoring therapy for strangers, and launching the Caribbean emotional wellness program for schools across 30 Caribbean nations.

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The Body Keeps Score

The Caribbean Emotional Wellness Story: Addressing Generational Trauma

Slavery was abolished in the British Caribbean on August 1, 1834. The last Caribbean country declared independence on September 19, 1983. But the psychological wounds remain deeply embedded in individuals, children, families and communities. We see the social effects of these wounds manifesting in various ways:

Men Forced Into Emotional Silence

Caribbean men were abused and forced to feel powerless. To become emotionless "studs". Unable to protect their families from harm. Today, many still struggle to show up in relationships or show up emotionally despite loving their families deeply.

People Who Can't Love Themselves

Successful men and women ripped from their countries and given the identity of slaves. Today many successful Caribbean people have self-worth issues and struggle to love themselves. This affects how they perceive themselves and interact with others.

Women Carrying Unnecessary Burdens

Caribbean women were sexually abused. Forced to become strong and emotionless. To protect their families when their men couldn't. This pattern continues today. Women are so busy being providers that they don't have time to express their emotions.

Issues That Divide Caribbean Societies

High rates of: violence, suicide, single-parent homes, distant spouses, anxiety, sexual abuse, addictions, you name it. We hear stories of senseless murders like lovers killing their ex after a breakup or a man stabbing and killing his nephew over a mango.

“The psychological wounds of slavery manifest as generational trauma that limits peace, joy and potential. We cannot heal what we do not acknowledge.”

Our Approach

The Four Pillars of Our Work

We are creating a movement of emotional wellness that will ripple through generations, transforming families, communities, and nations through our four core initiatives.

Pink Flamingo Books & Resources

We create and distribute resources that help children and adults learn how to heal and care for their mental and emotional well-being. These are all practical tools for healing and empowerment.

Workshops & Retreats

We sponsor emotional wellness workshops and retreats lead by grassroots organizations that work hands-on with Caribbean people. Aside from donations, 10% of profits from Pink Flamingo initiatives fund this work.

Access to Therapy

We send people to therapy to get the emotional support to build their lives and break free from generational trauma. The royalties from In Search of the Pink Flamingo send sexual abuse survivors to therapy.

Emo-Fit Program

We're developing the Emo-Fit Program, a curriculum program teaching children practical emotional fitness so they break free from generational trauma and leave a good emotional legacy for future generations.

Our Flock Takes Flight

Our Progress Since 2021: 5,308 People Across 3 Countries

The body keeps score when the conscious minds forget. Every Pink Flamingo resource, therapy session, and workshop creates ripples of healing that transform generational wounds into generational wellness. Watch our flock grow as we work towards our 2027 goals:

140 / 10,000
Pink Flamingo Books Donated

Every book donated is a key that unlocks identity restoration and emotional freedom for a Caribbean soul ready to break free from the chains of generational trauma.

5000 / 100,000
Flamingoes Reached Digitally

Free educational emails, blogs, videos & posts that give cheat sheets to being your true self and growing emotionally and relationally.

10 / 50
Emotional Wellness Group Sessions Hosted

Transformative spaces where men who've never cried and women who've always been too strong find permission to heal, feel and be whole. Average 12 persons per space.

2 / 6
Caribbean Nations United

Partnership with grassroot organizations multiply our impact across beautiful islands still healing from the trauma of slavery. Long-term goal: all 30 Caribbean islands.

45 / 500
Therapy Sessions Gifted

Professional therapy for strangers and child sexual abuse survivors who need emotional support to recover and live full lives.

3 / 100
PFU Scholarships Gifted

Full Pink Flamingo Univerity (PFU) scholarships giving Caribbean adults a year in PFU to achieve identity, emotional and relational mastery. Funded by PFU member scholarship gifts and 10% of PFU member fees.

Emo-Fit Program: Breaking the Cycle

Children who are confidently themselves — wearing their pink flamingo feathers proudly, free from the generational psychological wounds their parents and grandparents carried. This is how we heal today's pain and tomorrow's potential wounds before they form. We are in the process of designing the curriculum for adults which will then redesigned for children.

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Pink Flamingo Voices of Healing

Stories of Transformation

Hear powerful stories from those who have experienced the impact of our work:

“These persons have been helped by your demonstration of genuine care for them, via your financial support, to take responsible action in seeking & being open to receiving therapeutic help. They have all described it as difference-making, & personally as well as relationally life-transforming.” Leaford Henderson — Psychotherapist (Grassroot Partner in Jamaica)
“I've spoken to and mentored men and women who show up and look successful but mentally their entire world is burning down. They don't feel seen or heard. They don't know how to cope emotionally. They feel emotionally unsafe with their spouses, partners and family, even people who have been married for 30+ years. I've had experiences where grown adults break down and cry for the first time in years when they finally realize they can speak up and share on a psychological level.” Chanel Robe-Pope — Founder
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How We Started Building This Flock

A news story broke Chañel's heart in 2016. A man who killed his nephew over a mango. From there, God gave her a vision for emotional wellness in Caribbean schools that she shelved for years. By 2021 God had her funding workshops, then therapy for strangers. Then in 2023, the Pink Flamingo Foundation was formally born when she committed all her "In Search of the Pink Flamingo" book funds to sponsor therapy for child sexual abuse survivors.

“Caribbean people are resilient. Slavery showed us that. But I'd very much love for us to not have to demonstrate our “resilience and strength” using the behaviors we adopted to cope and survive during our past slavery experiences. I'd love to see us thrive on every level with patterns and behaviors that give us joy and peace on every level. That allow us to reach our full potential as we show up and serve others in ways that honor God's plan for the Caribbean, honor our needs on every level and honor our neighbors. That's the Caribbean I dream of.”
— Chanel Robe, Founder

Join us in healing the psychological wounds of Caribbean slavery. Together we can create emotional wellness and transform generations.

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