Our Impactful Projects: Building Belize’s Seaweed Mariculture
The Belize Women’s Seaweed Farmers Association (BWSFA) has led a transformative journey in sustainable seaweed mariculture — empowering women, increasing influence, strengthening institutions, and unlocking market potential across Belize’s coastal communities.
Since 2022, BWSFA has successfully delivered seven strategic projects totaling over BZ $775,000 in funding.
What We've Achieved
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- Built foundational infrastructure, including our first office, AGM, and seaweed vessel
- Trained over 25 farmers — primarily women — in technical and practical mariculture skills
- Expanded seaweed farms and produced over 750 lbs of dried seaweed
- Introduced value-added products like seaweed soap and powder
- Licensed 11 members as boat captains, enhancing safety and autonomy
- Launched the Caribbean Seaweed Co. brand and piloted ecotourism experiences
- Migrated financial systems to QuickBooks and implemented governance policies
- Boosted national and international visibility through media, packaging, influencer campaigns and webinars/seminars.
How We Work
- Design: Grounded in community needs, gender equity, and environmental sustainability
- Implementation: Led by trained members, supported by strategic partners and guided by the Board of Directors
- Monitoring: Guided by clear milestones, financial transparency, and adaptive learning
- Legacy Planning: Ensuring each project leaves lasting systems, skills, and opportunities
Partner With Us
- Expand seaweed farming, research, and biodiversity conservation
- Deepen women’s leadership and youth engagement
- Innovate in product development, branding, and ecotourism
- Strengthen regional market access and climate resilience
Our Projects
We collaborate with funders, government, and non-governmental organizations to ensure every dollar delivers measurable value and long-term impact.
