Founded in 2019, Brown Gyal Diary (BGD) is a community-led organization dedicated to supporting the mental wellness and lived experiences of Caribbean women and girls across North America. With a particular focus on Indo-Caribbean communities, BGD has grown from a grassroots effort into a global network of over 18,000 supporters, driven by storytelling, community engagement, and culturally grounded programming.
Our Mission
Our mission is to amplify Caribbean voices, celebrate our culture, and support the mental health and wellness of our community. At its heart, BGD is about making sure Caribbean women know they don’t have to walk this journey alone.
women reached through events & workshops
stories shared in our community
Partnerships with mental health organizations
Programs & Events
Through BGD, I’ve had the privilege of curating programs and events that bring our community together in real and meaningful ways:
Glow & Flourish
A signature international event designed to uplift, inspire, and celebrate Caribbean women.
Workshops
Workshops – from creative writing and art to self-care and cultural conversations.
Fundraisers & Community Initiatives
Where we rally around causes that matter most to us, like supporting Caribbean wellness, housing, and youth initiatives.
Mental Health Directory
Mental health has always been central to BGD’s mission. In 2020, we launched the Caribbean Mental Health Directory to highlight and connect our community with trusted Caribbean mental health professionals. Today, the directory features over 100 practitioners and is expanding into a Caribbean Wellness Directory—a space that will connect people to holistic health and wellness supports.
Every name in the directory represents access, healing, and the possibility of change. It’s one of the projects I’m most proud of, born out of my own journey with depression and anxiety and my deep belief that mental health is a collective priority.
We’re building a growing directory of Caribbean therapists, wellness coaches, and resources. This is your space to find culturally relevant support and care.
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