We connect Black and Indigenous diaspora communities with the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to thrive, across Bermuda and beyond.
BELONGING WITHOUT BORDERS
OUR PROMISE
BRIDGE. BUILD. BLOOM.
We turn diaspora potential into lasting impact through connection, collaboration, and cultural strength.
01 · BRIDGE
Connecting communities to homelands and host countries.
02 · BUILD
Co-creating with local leaders, never imposing from outside.
03 · BLOOM
Turning remittances into resilience. Pride into economic power.
THE CHALLENGE
WHY WE EXIST
Over 280 million people live outside their birth country. For Black and Indigenous communities, this displacement carries the weight of colonialism, forced migration, and ongoing inequity.
Too often, diaspora potential goes untapped, communities left disconnected from the resources they deserve. DIASPORIC exists to change that. Not through charity, but through partnership.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
WHAT WE DO
PILLAR 01
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Turn remittances into investments. Match diaspora funding with local entrepreneurs building generational wealth.
DIASPORA INVESTMENT FUND
PILLAR 02
LEGAL & SOCIAL SUPPORT
Help diaspora communities settle, work, and thrive with rights and dignity fully intact.
LEGAL CLINICS & WELLNESS
PILLAR 03
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Preserve identity, language, and heritage across generations through storytelling and festivals.
STORYTELLING & FESTIVALS
PILLAR 04
POLICY & ADVOCACY
Amplify diaspora voices in government and international policy forums that shape their futures.
POLICY PARTNERSHIPS
HOW WE WORK
WE DO THE LEG WORK
For those who want to invest, partner, or launch projects across Africa and the diaspora, the hardest part is knowing who to trust. We solve that before you commit a single dollar or hour.
DIASPORIC conducts on-the-ground due diligence so that every organisation, community group, or government body we recommend has been independently verified. We investigate track records, speak to local stakeholders, assess governance structures, and cross-reference across our network before any introduction is made.
The result: when we bring you to a partner, or bring a partner to you, both sides can move forward with confidence. No surprises. No wasted capital. No reputational risk.
STEP 01
INTAKE & SCOPING
We listen to what you want to build, fund, or achieve, and map it against the landscape of real opportunities on the ground.
STEP 02
ON-GROUND INVESTIGATION
Our team and trusted local contacts verify organisations directly, meeting leaders, reviewing financials, consulting communities they serve.
STEP 03
VETTING & VALIDATION
We cross-reference governance records, legal standing, and community reputation before any partner is cleared through our network.
STEP 04
TRUSTED INTRODUCTION
Only then do we make the connection, with full context, a written brief, and ongoing support through the relationship.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
PARTNER WITH US
We are seeking governments, NGOs, businesses, and community leaders who share our vision for diaspora empowerment.
ABOUT DIASPORIC
WHO WE ARE
OUR ORIGIN
DIASPORIC was born in Bermuda, a place with a deep history as a crossroads of the African and Indigenous diasporas.
We are a team of community builders, advocates, and dreamers who believe diaspora communities are not just survivors. They are leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
Our name says it all. We exist for the displaced, the connected, the rooted-in-motion, for the Black and Indigenous communities who have carried their cultures across oceans and generations.
TEAM PHOTO
MISSION & VISION
OUR MISSION
WHAT DRIVES US
To build transformative partnerships that bridge diaspora communities with opportunities for economic growth, cultural preservation, and social impact, turning distance into connection and remittances into sustainable development.
OUR VISION
WHAT WE BUILD
A world where every diaspora community is recognized and empowered as a powerful engine for global development, where belonging knows no borders, and partnership fuels prosperity for generations to come.
OUR VALUES
WHAT WE STAND FOR
TRUST FIRST
We build relationships before transactions. We listen before we act.
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BRIDGING, NOT REPLACING
We support local leadership. We never impose solutions from outside communities.
02
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LONG-TERM IMPACT
We measure success in sustainable change over decades, not quarterly reports.
03
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CULTURAL INTEGRITY
We honor the languages, traditions, and stories of every community we serve. Identity is never a cost of progress.
04
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COLLABORATIVE POWER
We are stronger together, governments, NGOs, businesses, and families all at the table.
05
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ACTION-ORIENTED
We turn ideas into tangible results. We don't just talk about change, we build it.
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THE TEAM
THE PEOPLE BEHIND DIASPORIC
EDMOND JOHNSON
FOUNDER & OWNER, UMIN DESIGN
HEAD MASTER, CHAMPION TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
BRIDGING TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNITY, AND THE DIASPORA
Edmond Johnson is a Bermudian technology entrepreneur, martial arts leader, and passionate connector of people.
With over 30 years of experience in the digital sector, he is the Founder and Owner of UMIN Design, a Bermuda-based development and technology company dedicated to delivering innovative, high-impact solutions. Yet his influence extends far beyond the island's shores. Edmond is driven by a deep and genuine willingness to connect people and businesses throughout the diaspora, believing that shared knowledge and cross-border collaboration are the keys to collective growth.
AWARD-WINNING TECH INNOVATOR
Edmond's visionary approach to technology earned him recognition as a 2021 EDD Leadership Innovation Award recipient from Bermuda's Economic Development Department. He received this honor for his pivotal work as the Creator of "Test Guard," an online registration system for antigen tests that gave rapid testing the credibility, traceability, and security of a formal digital platform during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Throughout his three-decade career, Edmond has consistently applied his problem-solving mindset to bridge gaps between legacy systems and modern infrastructure, between local needs and global standards, and between isolated communities and wider opportunities.
A GLOBAL CONNECTOR WITH A DIASPORIC VISION
At the heart of Edmond's professional philosophy is a profound commitment to the diaspora. He understands that Bermuda, though small in size, is part of a vast global network of talent, culture, and commerce. Through UMIN Design, Edmond actively seeks to connect Bermudian businesses with international partners, fostering partnerships that create opportunities across the Caribbean, North America, and beyond.
Whether he is mentoring a young entrepreneur, advising a startup, or brokering cross-border tech collaborations, Edmond approaches every interaction with the same goal: to strengthen the ties that bind the global Bermudian and Caribbean community.
DEVELOPING CHAMPIONS ON AND OFF THE MAT
Parallel to his tech career, Edmond is a revered martial arts leader. He serves as Head Master of Champion Taekwondo Academy, the only Taekwondo dojang in Bermuda. Holding the rank of 6th Dan black belt, he has built the academy into a thriving community of over 120 active members, where he instills discipline, confidence, respect, and resilience in students of all ages.
His commitment to youth development is visible in everything he does. Edmond hosts the annual "Tiger Clash" tournament, which has grown into a premier sporting event on Bermuda's calendar, drawing 85 athletes and 260 spectators in 2026 alone.
A LEGACY OF PURPOSE
Edmond Johnson represents the very best of Bermuda's entrepreneurial and community spirit. Whether he is coding the next breakthrough application, teaching a taekwondo class, or bridging the gap between a local business and a global market, his work is always guided by a simple, powerful mission: to build with integrity, lead with heart, and connect people across every border.
"Technology builds systems. Martial arts builds character. Together, they build futures and they connect us all."
— EDMOND JOHNSON
OUR PROGRAMS
SIX PATHS TO IMPACT
Each DIASPORIC program targets a different lever of change, technology, organizational capacity, health, wealth, leadership, and social impact, across North America and the Caribbean.
THE PROGRAMS
COMPARE
FIND YOUR PROGRAM
Program
Focus
Audience
Key Benefit
RISE
Technology Accelerator
Tech Founders
Capital & Market Access
BRIDGE
Organizational Capacity
Nonprofits & Social Enterprises
Sustainability & Scale
THRIVE
Health Equity
Health Innovators
Health Equity & Innovation
GROW
Economic Empowerment
Fintech & Wealth Builders
Capital & Wealth Building
ELEVATE
Leadership Development
Emerging Leaders
Leadership Skills & Networks
IMPACT
Social Impact
Social Enterprises & Impact Investors
Measurement & Partnerships
GET INVOLVED
FIND YOUR PLACE
Whether you're a founder, funder, organization, or leader, there's a DIASPORIC program built for where you're headed.
PROGRAM · RISE
RISE
Reimagining Innovation, Scaling Enterprise
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
INNOVATION KNOWS NO BORDERS
Reimagining Innovation, Scaling Enterprise (RISE) is a transformative accelerator program designed to support impact-oriented, technology-focused businesses across North America and the Caribbean. At DIASPORIC, we recognize that innovation knows no borders, and that the most powerful solutions emerge when diverse perspectives converge.
The RISE program is committed to providing entrepreneurs from historically disadvantaged communities, with particular emphasis on the African diaspora and Caribbean connections, access to capital and investor-readiness training. We bridge the gap between founders and industry leaders, creating pathways that have historically been inaccessible to underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Our approach is rooted in the understanding that the Caribbean and its diaspora represent an untapped wellspring of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy. From fintech solutions addressing financial inclusion to climate-tech innovations protecting our islands, the Caribbean is poised to lead in the global technology landscape. RISE exists to unlock that potential.
By connecting North American entrepreneurs with their Caribbean counterparts, we foster cross-pollination of ideas, create new market opportunities, and build a technology ecosystem that reflects the richness and diversity of our communities. We believe that when Caribbean and diaspora innovators rise together, entire regions transform.
DIASPORIC is headquartered in Bermuda, strategically positioned at the crossroads of North America and the Caribbean. From this unique vantage point, we bridge two dynamic regions, connecting entrepreneurs with the resources, networks, and opportunities they need to scale.
PROGRAM GOALS
WHAT RISE SETS OUT TO DO
PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR GROWTH
We provide a platform for the development and growth of technology entrepreneurs from underrepresented and undercapitalized communities across North America and the Caribbean.
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FACILITATE ACCESS TO CAPITAL
We facilitate access to capital, mentorship, and industry networks to support sustainable business growth and long-term success for tech founders.
02
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ELEVATE VOICES
We elevate the voices and achievements of emerging tech founders whose innovations often go overlooked, ensuring greater recognition and visibility within the broader business ecosystem.
03
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STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS
We strengthen connections between North American and Caribbean entrepreneurs, creating pathways for collaboration, investment, and market expansion.
04
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DRIVE TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
We support technology-driven solutions that address essential community needs, from climate resilience and healthcare to financial inclusion and education.
05
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BUILD CARIBBEAN TECH ECOSYSTEMS
We invest in the growth of technology ecosystems across the Caribbean, creating opportunities for local founders to scale regionally and globally.
06
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JOIN RISE
RISE TOGETHER
Founder, investor, or partner — there's a place for you in RISE. Let's build the next generation of Caribbean and diaspora innovation.
PROGRAM · BRIDGE
BRIDGE
Building Resilience through Innovation, Development, Growth and Enterprise
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
STRONG ORGS, STRONG COMMUNITIES
Building Resilience through Innovation, Development, Growth and Enterprise (BRIDGE) is a capacity-building program designed to strengthen the operational and strategic capabilities of diaspora-led organizations across North America and the Caribbean. This program focuses on helping nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-based organizations build sustainable models that drive lasting impact.
BRIDGE provides organizations with the tools, training, and technical assistance needed to scale their operations, diversify funding streams, and deepen their community impact. We understand that strong organizations build strong communities, and we are committed to ensuring that diaspora-led organizations have the resources they need to thrive.
PROGRAM GOALS
WHAT BRIDGE SETS OUT TO DO
STRENGTHEN ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY
We provide training and technical assistance to help diaspora-led organizations build sustainable operational models.
01
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DIVERSIFY FUNDING STREAMS
We connect organizations with diverse funding opportunities, from grants and impact investments to corporate partnerships.
02
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DEEPEN COMMUNITY IMPACT
We help organizations develop evidence-based programs that address the most pressing needs of their communities.
03
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BUILD COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS
We create opportunities for organizations to share knowledge, resources, and best practices across North America and the Caribbean.
04
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
WHAT YOU GAIN
B01
ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT & PLANNING
Receive a comprehensive organizational assessment and strategic plan tailored to your mission and goals.
B02
FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Learn best practices in fundraising, grant writing, and donor cultivation from experienced development professionals.
B03
IMPACT MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION
Build systems to measure and communicate your impact to funders, partners, and communities.
B04
PEER LEARNING NETWORKS
Join a community of diaspora-led organizations sharing challenges, solutions, and opportunities.
JOIN BRIDGE
BUILD WITH US
Founder, funder, or partner — there's a place for you in BRIDGE. Let's build lasting change together.
PROGRAM · THRIVE
THRIVE
Transforming Health through Resilience, Innovation, Voice and Equity
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
CLOSING THE HEALTH EQUITY GAP
Transforming Health through Resilience, Innovation, Voice and Equity (THRIVE) is a health equity initiative focused on addressing healthcare disparities affecting Black and Indigenous diaspora communities across North America and the Caribbean. This program supports health-tech startups, community health organizations, and public health initiatives that are working to close the health equity gap.
THRIVE recognizes that health outcomes are shaped by social determinants including economic stability, education, neighborhood environment, and access to quality care. Our program supports innovators who are addressing these root causes and creating solutions that improve health outcomes for underserved communities.
PROGRAM GOALS
WHAT THRIVE SETS OUT TO DO
ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES
We support initiatives that directly address health disparities affecting Black and Indigenous diaspora communities.
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PROMOTE HEALTH INNOVATION
We invest in health-tech solutions that improve access, quality, and affordability of healthcare.
02
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STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH
We support community-based health programs that address the unique needs of diaspora communities.
03
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BUILD HEALTH EQUITY
We advocate for policies and practices that advance health equity across North America and the Caribbean.
04
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
WHAT YOU GAIN
B01
HEALTH EQUITY TRAINING
Access to specialized training on health equity, social determinants of health, and culturally competent care.
B02
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Receive technical assistance on program design, implementation, and evaluation from public health experts.
B03
FUNDING CONNECTIONS
Connect with funders and investors focused on health equity and health innovation.
B04
POLICY ADVOCACY SUPPORT
Access to policy advocacy resources and networks to advance health equity at local, national, and regional levels.
JOIN THRIVE
BUILD WITH US
Founder, funder, or partner — there's a place for you in THRIVE. Let's build lasting change together.
PROGRAM · GROW
GROW
Generating Returns through Opportunity and Wealth
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
BUILDING WEALTH THAT LASTS
Generating Returns through Opportunity and Wealth (GROW) is an economic empowerment initiative focused on building wealth and financial resilience in Black and Indigenous diaspora communities. This program supports financial technology startups, community development financial institutions, and wealth-building initiatives that are creating pathways to economic prosperity.
GROW understands that economic empowerment is foundational to community wellbeing. Our program supports innovators who are creating tools, products, and services that help diaspora communities build assets, access capital, and achieve financial independence.
PROGRAM GOALS
WHAT GROW SETS OUT TO DO
BUILD FINANCIAL RESILIENCE
We support initiatives that help diaspora communities build savings, assets, and financial security.
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EXPAND ACCESS TO CAPITAL
We connect entrepreneurs and community organizations with the capital they need to grow and thrive.
02
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PROMOTE FINANCIAL INNOVATION
We invest in fintech solutions that expand access to financial services for underserved communities.
03
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CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
We support programs that create jobs, build businesses, and generate wealth in diaspora communities.
04
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
WHAT YOU GAIN
B01
FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING
Access to financial education programs for entrepreneurs, families, and community organizations.
B02
CAPITAL ACCESS SUPPORT
Receive guidance on accessing loans, grants, investments, and other forms of capital.
B03
WEALTH-BUILDING TOOLS
Connect with tools and resources to support asset building, including homeownership, business ownership, and investment.
B04
ECONOMIC ADVOCACY
Support for advocacy efforts that advance economic justice and opportunity for diaspora communities.
JOIN GROW
BUILD WITH US
Founder, funder, or partner — there's a place for you in GROW. Let's build lasting change together.
PROGRAM · ELEVATE
ELEVATE
Empowering Leaders through Education, Vision, Action, Training and Enterprise
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
LEADERS BUILD CHANGE
Empowering Leaders through Education, Vision, Action, Training and Enterprise (ELEVATE) is a leadership development initiative focused on building the next generation of diaspora leaders across sectors. This program supports emerging leaders, mid-career professionals, and community organizers who are committed to advancing the interests of Black and Indigenous diaspora communities.
ELEVATE recognizes that leadership is essential to community transformation. Our program invests in leaders who are creating change in business, government, nonprofit, and community settings across North America and the Caribbean.
PROGRAM GOALS
WHAT ELEVATE SETS OUT TO DO
DEVELOP LEADERS
We provide training and development opportunities for emerging and established diaspora leaders.
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BUILD LEADERSHIP NETWORKS
We connect leaders across sectors, geographies, and generations to share knowledge and build collaborative power.
02
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STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP CAPACITY
We equip leaders with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to lead effectively.
03
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ADVANCE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
We support community-led initiatives that build leadership capacity at the grassroots level.
04
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
WHAT YOU GAIN
B01
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Access to comprehensive leadership development programs focused on strategic thinking, communication, and organizational management.
B02
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Receive one-on-one coaching from experienced leaders and executive coaches.
B03
PEER LEARNING NETWORKS
Join networks of diaspora leaders sharing challenges, solutions, and opportunities.
B04
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Access to board positions, speaking engagements, and other leadership opportunities.
JOIN ELEVATE
BUILD WITH US
Founder, funder, or partner — there's a place for you in ELEVATE. Let's build lasting change together.
PROGRAM · IMPACT
IMPACT
Investing in Mission-driven Partnerships, Action, Community and Transformation
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
TRANSFORMATION THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
Investing in Mission-driven Partnerships, Action, Community and Transformation (IMPACT) is a social impact initiative focused on scaling solutions that address the most pressing challenges facing Black and Indigenous diaspora communities. This program supports social enterprises, impact investors, and community organizations that are creating measurable, sustainable change.
IMPACT understands that complex problems require collaborative solutions. Our program invests in partnerships and initiatives that bring together diverse stakeholders to create transformational change across North America and the Caribbean.
PROGRAM GOALS
WHAT IMPACT SETS OUT TO DO
SCALE SOCIAL IMPACT
We support initiatives that are creating measurable, sustainable social impact in diaspora communities.
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BUILD COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
We bring together diverse stakeholders to address complex challenges through collective action.
02
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MEASURE IMPACT
We help organizations build systems to measure and communicate their social impact effectively.
03
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DRIVE SYSTEMS CHANGE
We support initiatives that address root causes and create lasting change in communities.
04
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
WHAT YOU GAIN
B01
IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MEASUREMENT
Receive support in developing impact measurement frameworks and data collection systems.
B02
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Connect with potential partners across sectors to scale your impact.
B03
FUNDING CONNECTIONS
Access to impact investors, foundations, and other funders focused on social impact.
B04
POLICY & ADVOCACY SUPPORT
Support for advocacy efforts that advance systemic change for diaspora communities.
JOIN IMPACT
BUILD WITH US
Founder, funder, or partner — there's a place for you in IMPACT. Let's build lasting change together.
MERCH
WEAR YOUR ROOTS
Coming soon.
Every piece in the DIASPORIC collection is more than merchandise — it’s a statement of identity, pride, and belonging. Wearing our merch helps us fund the programs, partnerships, and people that keep our mission alive. When you represent, you help us do what we love.
A PREVIEW
THE COLLECTION
DESK MAT
COMMUNITY TEE
LAPEL PIN
SIGNATURE TEE
DRINKWARE
LAPTOP STICKER
RESORT TEE
SUPPORT THE MISSION
EVERY PURCHASE FUELS OUR WORK
100% of merch proceeds go directly to funding DIASPORIC programs. When you wear us, you’re investing in the next generation of diaspora leaders, founders, and changemakers.
OUR NETWORK
OUR PARTNERS
We don't work alone. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations who share our commitment to diaspora empowerment.
JOIN US
BECOME A PARTNER
Join our network of organizations building partnerships that matter for diaspora communities worldwide.
GET IN TOUCH
LET'S CONNECT
Whether you're a diaspora community member, government official, investor, or nonprofit leader, we want to hear from you.
Sixteen Caribbean nations. Fifty-four sovereign African nations. One unified diaspora network — 70 countries, one shared future.
THE CARIBBEAN
16
SOVEREIGN NATIONS
+
THE CONTINENT
54
SOVEREIGN NATIONS
=
THE NETWORK
70
ONE DIASPORA
THE VISION
WHY THE 70?
The African diaspora is the largest forced migration in human history. Across the Caribbean, millions of people carry the cultures, languages, and bloodlines of 54 African nations — yet the formal connections between these two great blocs of Black sovereignty have never been fully realized.
DIASPORA70 exists to change that. We are building the infrastructure — the relationships, the partnerships, the economic pathways — to permanently link the 16 sovereign nations of the Caribbean with the 54 sovereign nations of Africa into a coherent, collaborative network: The 70.
Not as a symbolic gesture. As a functioning engine of trade, cultural exchange, policy alignment, and mutual investment that serves over 1.5 billion people across two hemispheres.
PILLAR 01
ECONOMIC CORRIDORS
Establish direct trade routes, investment pipelines, and business matchmaking between Caribbean and African entrepreneurs — bypassing the historical detour through former colonial hubs.
TRADE · INVESTMENT · ENTERPRISE
PILLAR 02
CULTURAL REUNION
Reconnect Caribbean communities with their African ancestral nations through arts, language, heritage programmes, and people-to-people exchange at scale.
ARTS · HERITAGE · EXCHANGE
PILLAR 03
POLICY ALIGNMENT
Coordinate diplomatic, legislative, and multilateral advocacy so that the 70 nations speak with a unified voice at the UN, AU, CARICOM, and beyond.
DIPLOMACY · GOVERNANCE · VOICE
PILLAR 04
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Share climate, fintech, health-tech, and agri-tech innovations developed across the 70 nations to solve shared challenges with homegrown solutions.
INNOVATION · RESILIENCE · SCALE
THE CARIBBEAN BLOC
THE 16 CARIBBEAN NATIONS
Sixteen independent, sovereign states stretching from the Bahamas in the north to Guyana on the South American mainland — united by their African heritage, their colonial histories, and their collective future.
01
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
East Caribbean Dollar · XCD
2.70 = $1 USD (pegged)
UTC−4
02
THE BAHAMAS
Bahamian Dollar · BSD
1.00 = $1 USD (pegged)
UTC−5
03
BARBADOS
Barbadian Dollar · BBD
2.00 = $1 USD (pegged)
UTC−4
04
BELIZE
Belize Dollar · BZD
2.00 = $1 USD (pegged)
UTC−6
05
CUBA
Cuban Peso · CUP
≈124 = $1 USD
UTC−5
06
DOMINICA
East Caribbean Dollar · XCD
2.70 = $1 USD (pegged)
UTC−4
07
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Dominican Peso · DOP
≈60 = $1 USD
UTC−4
08
GRENADA
East Caribbean Dollar · XCD
2.70 = $1 USD (pegged)
UTC−4
09
GUYANA
Guyanese Dollar · GYD
≈209 = $1 USD
UTC−4
10
HAITI
Haitian Gourde · HTG
≈132 = $1 USD
UTC−5
11
JAMAICA
Jamaican Dollar · JMD
≈157 = $1 USD
UTC−5
12
ST KITTS & NEVIS
East Caribbean Dollar · XCD
2.70 = $1 USD (pegged)
UTC−4
13
SAINT LUCIA
East Caribbean Dollar · XCD
2.70 = $1 USD (pegged)
UTC−4
14
ST VINCENT & GRENADINES
East Caribbean Dollar · XCD
2.70 = $1 USD (pegged)
UTC−4
15
SURINAME
Surinamese Dollar · SRD
≈36 = $1 USD
UTC−3
16
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
TT Dollar · TTD
≈6.80 = $1 USD
UTC−4
THE AFRICAN BLOC
THE 54 AFRICAN NATIONS
All 54 sovereign nations of the African continent, organized by region. These are the ancestral homelands of Caribbean peoples — the source nations of the diaspora — and the future partners of The 70.
NORTH AFRICA · 6 NATIONS
01
ALGERIA
Algerian Dinar · DZD
≈135 = $1 USD
UTC+1
02
EGYPT
Egyptian Pound · EGP
≈50 = $1 USD
UTC+2
03
LIBYA
Libyan Dinar · LYD
≈4.85 = $1 USD
UTC+2
04
MOROCCO
Moroccan Dirham · MAD
≈10.0 = $1 USD
UTC+1
05
SUDAN
Sudanese Pound · SDG
≈610 = $1 USD
UTC+3
06
TUNISIA
Tunisian Dinar · TND
≈3.10 = $1 USD
UTC+1
WEST AFRICA · 17 NATIONS
07
BENIN
W. African CFA Franc · XOF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+1
08
BURKINA FASO
W. African CFA Franc · XOF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+0
09
CAPE VERDE
Cape Verdean Escudo · CVE
≈104 = $1 USD
UTC−1
10
CÔTE D'IVOIRE
W. African CFA Franc · XOF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+0
11
GAMBIA
Gambian Dalasi · GMD
≈68 = $1 USD
UTC+0
12
GHANA
Ghanaian Cedi · GHS
≈15.5 = $1 USD
UTC+0
13
GUINEA
Guinean Franc · GNF
≈8,620 = $1 USD
UTC+0
14
GUINEA-BISSAU
W. African CFA Franc · XOF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+0
15
LIBERIA
Liberian Dollar · LRD
≈193 = $1 USD
UTC+0
16
MALI
W. African CFA Franc · XOF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+0
17
MAURITANIA
Mauritanian Ouguiya · MRU
≈39.5 = $1 USD
UTC+0
18
NIGER
W. African CFA Franc · XOF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+1
19
NIGERIA
Nigerian Naira · NGN
≈1,560 = $1 USD
UTC+1
20
SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE
São Tomé Dobra · STN
≈23 = $1 USD
UTC+0
21
SENEGAL
W. African CFA Franc · XOF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+0
22
SIERRA LEONE
Sierra Leonean Leone · SLE
≈22 = $1 USD
UTC+0
23
TOGO
W. African CFA Franc · XOF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+0
EAST AFRICA · 18 NATIONS
24
BURUNDI
Burundian Franc · BIF
≈2,880 = $1 USD
UTC+2
25
COMOROS
Comorian Franc · KMF
≈464 = $1 USD
UTC+3
26
DJIBOUTI
Djiboutian Franc · DJF
177.72 = $1 USD (pegged)
UTC+3
27
ERITREA
Eritrean Nakfa · ERN
15.07 = $1 USD (pegged)
UTC+3
28
ETHIOPIA
Ethiopian Birr · ETB
≈58 = $1 USD
UTC+3
29
KENYA
Kenyan Shilling · KES
≈130 = $1 USD
UTC+3
30
MADAGASCAR
Malagasy Ariary · MGA
≈4,560 = $1 USD
UTC+3
31
MALAWI
Malawian Kwacha · MWK
≈1,740 = $1 USD
UTC+2
32
MAURITIUS
Mauritian Rupee · MUR
≈45 = $1 USD
UTC+4
33
MOZAMBIQUE
Mozambican Metical · MZN
≈64 = $1 USD
UTC+2
34
RWANDA
Rwandan Franc · RWF
≈1,320 = $1 USD
UTC+2
35
SEYCHELLES
Seychellois Rupee · SCR
≈14.5 = $1 USD
UTC+4
36
SOMALIA
Somali Shilling · SOS
≈572 = $1 USD
UTC+3
37
SOUTH SUDAN
S. Sudanese Pound · SSP
≈1,310 = $1 USD
UTC+3
38
TANZANIA
Tanzanian Shilling · TZS
≈2,690 = $1 USD
UTC+3
39
UGANDA
Ugandan Shilling · UGX
≈3,760 = $1 USD
UTC+3
40
ZAMBIA
Zambian Kwacha · ZMW
≈27 = $1 USD
UTC+2
41
ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe Gold · ZWG
≈13.5 = $1 USD
UTC+2
CENTRAL AFRICA · 7 NATIONS
42
CAMEROON
C. African CFA Franc · XAF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+1
43
CENTRAL AFRICAN REP.
C. African CFA Franc · XAF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+1
44
CHAD
C. African CFA Franc · XAF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+1
45
DR CONGO
Congolese Franc · CDF
≈2,810 = $1 USD
UTC+1 / UTC+2
46
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
C. African CFA Franc · XAF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+1
47
GABON
C. African CFA Franc · XAF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+1
48
REPUBLIC OF CONGO
C. African CFA Franc · XAF
≈615 = $1 USD
UTC+1
SOUTHERN AFRICA · 6 NATIONS
49
ANGOLA
Angolan Kwanza · AOA
≈910 = $1 USD
UTC+1
50
BOTSWANA
Botswana Pula · BWP
≈13.6 = $1 USD
UTC+2
51
ESWATINI
Swazi Lilangeni · SZL
≈18.6 = $1 USD
UTC+2
52
LESOTHO
Lesotho Loti · LSL
≈18.6 = $1 USD
UTC+2
53
NAMIBIA
Namibian Dollar · NAD
≈18.6 = $1 USD
UTC+2
54
SOUTH AFRICA
South African Rand · ZAR
≈18.6 = $1 USD
UTC+2
* Exchange rates are approximate as of mid-2025 and fluctuate daily. Pegged rates are fixed by central bank policy. Verify current rates before transactions.
THE OPPORTUNITY
WHAT CONNECTING THE 70 UNLOCKS
COMBINED GDP
$3.5T+
The combined economic output of all 70 nations — a market that rivals major global blocs when acting in coordination.
POPULATION
1.5B+
Over 1.5 billion people across the 70 nations — a consumer, creator, and talent base that the global economy cannot ignore.
DIASPORA REMITTANCES
$100B+
Annual remittance flows that, redirected through structured investment channels, become catalytic capital for development.
NATIONS IN THE BLOC
70
More UN member states than any formal regional bloc — a political voice with the weight to reshape international institutions.
BERMUDA'S ROLE
THE BRIDGE BETWEEN TWO WORLDS
Bermuda sits at a unique crossroads — geographically between North America and the Caribbean, historically shaped by African diaspora communities, and economically positioned as one of the world's leading financial centres.
This makes Bermuda the natural headquarters for The 70 initiative. We are not on the periphery of this story — we are at its centre. A small island with an outsized ability to convene, finance, and legitimize the connections that the diaspora has always deserved.
DIASPORA70, founded in Hamilton, Bermuda, is the organization building this network from the ground up — starting with due diligence, trust, and genuine relationships, and scaling toward government-to-government partnerships, trade agreements, and a permanent diaspora economic institution.
"We are not reconnecting strangers. We are reconnecting family."
— DIASPORA70 FOUNDING PRINCIPLE
JOIN THE 70
BE PART OF HISTORY
Whether you represent a government, a business, a nonprofit, or a community, there is a role for you in building The 70. The network is open. The mission is clear. The time is now.
