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Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Anacaona

The Anacaona Project creates a space for political dialogue and “artivist” co-creation among Feminists from Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Despite a regional context marked by crises and diplomatic tensions, the project brings together the historical, cultural, and political narratives of both countries to combat racism and hatred.

Feminists from Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Where
Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Who it is for
Feminists from both countries
Since
July 2025
Status
Running

Key points

01

One island

Feminists from both sides of Hispaniola, in the same room.

02

Political dialogue

Talking across a border marked by crises and diplomatic tension.

03

Artivist co-creation

Art made together, as the language of the exchange.

04

Two narratives

The historical, cultural and political stories of both countries, brought together.

05

Against racism

A project built to combat racism and hatred.

06

Since July 2025

The newest of the programs.

The project carries the name of Anacaona, the Taíno cacica of Xaragua, executed by the Spanish in 1503 and claimed on both sides of the island as a figure of resistance.

Anacaona means golden flower in Taíno. She ruled Xaragua, on the island the Spanish called Hispaniola, and was hanged for refusing to submit.

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