A global community with a role in national development.
Having hosted the first Diaspora Conference in June of 2018, many participants were of the view that the exercise was indeed a success; an undertaking by the Ministry that was long overdue.
Using the equation of the 2013 World Bank Study which suggests that there is nearly one person living abroad in the Diaspora to every person still resident within the Caribbean, it is safe to suggest that there are approximately fifty thousand persons throughout the Saint Kitts-Nevis Diaspora, living mainly in the United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Asia, the Caribbean and Europe.
As a result, the Diaspora can play a very important and critical role in development-related activities within the Federation.
Building Partnership Towards Sustainable Development
The 2018 Diaspora Conference was designed to facilitate and strengthen networking between the Diaspora and national entities through interactive sharing and exchange of knowledge.
The conference highlighted the untapped potential of diaspora resources for economic development and the importance of mobilizing knowledge, expertise and financial resources in support of sustainable development.
Turning connections into action.
Greater collaboration with nationals abroad can help mobilize knowledge, expertise and resources in support of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Knowledge
Harnessing the skills, knowledge and innovative ideas of nationals living abroad.
Expertise
Creating opportunities for professionals in the Diaspora to contribute to national development.
Resources
Strengthening the contribution of financial, material and other resources to communities at home.
Partnerships
Building stronger networks between diaspora communities, national entities and overseas missions.
The Diaspora remains connected to home.
Nationals residing abroad have demonstrated in multiple ways that despite taking up residency abroad, they remain connected to their communities.
Many contribute through donations, assistance to individuals and institutions, remittances, food and other supplies sent to families at home.
Supporting individuals and institutions throughout the Federation.
Maintaining strong relationships with families and communities at home.
Sharing expertise, experience and ideas across borders.
Contributing to the continued development of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Four priorities for diaspora engagement.
The Diaspora Unit works to organize, connect and mobilize nationals and organizations abroad.
Engage Permanent Missions
Strengthen coordination with permanent missions, ambassadors and overseas representatives.
Mobilize the Diaspora Community
Build stronger networks among nationals and organizations throughout the Diaspora.
Identify Opportunities
Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats affecting diaspora initiatives.
Implement Recommendations
Assess recommendations and translate promising ideas into meaningful action.
A network that reaches beyond borders.
The Diaspora Department works closely with overseas Missions and Ambassadors to strengthen engagement with nationals and organizations around the world.
Explore Foreign Embassies →Saint Kitts and Nevis Diaspora
Visit the official Diaspora website for additional information, resources and diaspora initiatives.
Diaspora Affairs
For information or assistance, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
