Empowering Women & Children
Our Mission
To empower, nourish, and protect the women and children from London to the Caribbean through holistic support. Sisterhood of Strength (SOS) bridges the gap between crisis and stability by providing essential baby supplies, dignified clothing, and financial relief. Led by a certified Domestic Violence Survivor Advocate, we transform lived experience into professional intervention—creating a safe space where every woman is heard, every child is cared for, and every family has the tools to rebuild with dignity.
Our Leadership Team: Founded and led by women, for women and children.
Carletta Figaro
President & Founder
Karen Solomon
Director of Outreach, Trinidad
Anastacia Vieria
Director of Distribution
Analiesa Vieria
Director of Outreach & Distribution
Jamaica
Trudy Jatta
Director of Collections & Shipping, UK
Our Core Programs
Baby Bank & Children’s Clothing Hub
The "Strength" Grant: $5,000 JMD Cash Assistance
The "Strength" Grant: $5,000 JMD Cash Assistance
We provide essential, high-quality items for newborns, infants, and children up to age 12. Every item is donated from the UK, sorted with care, and shipped directly to families in need across Jamaica and Trinidad.
Newborn & Infant Essentials: Diapers, onesies, receiving blankets, sleepsuits, hats, socks, mittens, and baby toiletries.
Maternity Supplies: Hospital-ready kits including nightgowns, maternity pads, toiletries, and nursing essentials required by public health facilities.
Children’s Clothing: Gently used and new clothing, school uniforms, shoes, and outerwear for growing children and siblings.
The "Hospital Ready" Baby Bundle: Each bundle is curated to meet the exact requirements of Jamaican public hospitals, ensuring no mother arrives unprepared or without dignity.
The "Strength" Grant: $5,000 JMD Cash Assistance
The "Strength" Grant: $5,000 JMD Cash Assistance
The "Strength" Grant: $5,000 JMD Cash Assistance
Financial hardship is one of the biggest causes of stress during childbirth. For qualifying mothers, we provide a one-time grant of **$5,000 Jamaican Dollars (£24 GBP) included inside every full bundle.
What this grant covers:
Safe private transport home from the hospital (no crowded public buses with a newborn).
Emergency medications or supplements if the hospital pharmacy is out of stock.
Nutritional support for the mother during recovery.
In Jamaica, the National Minimum Wage is $16,000 JMD (£77) per week. This grant alone represents nearly 1/3 of a mother’s weekly income—a vital lifeline at the most vulnerable time.
Eligibility: Available to single mothers or women in financial distress, vetted through our local outreach teams.
Donate Today: Support Our Mission
Why This Work Matters
In Jamaica, 80% of children are born to single mothers, many of whom are earning the minimum wage of approximately $16,000 JMD (£77) weekly. The cost of having a baby—supplies, transport, and medication—can wipe out an entire month’s income.
- We remove the financial burden so mothers can focus on bonding with their baby.
- We restore dignity by ensuring every woman enters the hospital with a complete kit.
- We build strength through connection, education, and shared experience.
How to Donate Items (UK Based)
We accept donations of new and good-quality items in the UK. Please follow our packing checklist to ensure we send exactly what is needed.
Sponsor a Bundle or Grant
You can fund a full bundle or the cash grant directly.
- £24 ($5,000 JMD) – Funds the full transport & emergency grant for one mother.
- £159 ($33,100 JMD) – Provides a complete Baby Bundle & Clothing pack.
Donate Today and Make a Difference!
Checklist
- For Baby: Newborn diapers, cotton receivers, thick blankets, wash cloths, clothing sets, toiletries.
- For Mum: Front-opening gowns, maternity pads, disposable bed pads, nursing bras, personal hygiene pack.
Total Value: $33,100 JMD (£159 GBP). Equivalent to over 2 weeks of minimum wage income.
Sponsor a Bundle or Grant You can fund a full bundle or the cash grant directly.
- £24 ($5,000 JMD) – Funds the full transport & emergency grant for one mother.
- £159 ($33,100 JMD) – Provides a complete Baby Bundle & Clothing pack.
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You are never alone...
Weekly Engagement: The Sisterhood Circle
Live discussions every week via Zoom and TikTok Live.
Topics Covered: Domestic violence awareness & safety, financial literacy, parenting tips, health & wellness, and emotional resilience.
Who Should Listen: Survivors of abuse, single mothers, and women seeking mentorship and a safe community.
Welcome!
Sisterhood of Strength
Hosted by Carletta Figaro, a safe place to find healing, hope, and empowerment. In God's name, we break the silence, build resilience, and share real tools and stories. From Jamaica to New York and beyond, you're not alone — strength lives here.
Make a Difference in Someone's Life!
This October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re not just speaking out — we’re showing up. The Sisterhood of Strength proudly launches our survivor-led merchandise line: bold, empowering, and built to honor every life affected by abuse. Every purchase supports advocacy work, podcast production, and emergency aid for survivors in crisis. This is more than fashion — it’s a movement.
Interested in sponsoring or a bulk order?
Email: dvresourcesja@gmail.com
