Straw is the personification of that saying. Like the camel whose back finally gave out under the weight of one last burden, this film captures what happens when our mental elastic band snaps after years of overstretching.

Across CARICOM, communities are grappling with soaring costs of living, especially where food is concerned. Import bills are astronomical, and many nations rely on food from faraway shores. But what if we could turn the tide? What if we could feed the person across from us — and be fed in return — through the creation of sustainable, community-centered solutions like community gardens?

Building a business as a woman, mother or caregiver is not a detour from your path; it is your path, beautifully winding, sometimes messy, and incredibly rewarding.