Nkandu Yumbe (CDE)
Intimate Partner Violence, Colorism and Stress Coping, Bridgetown, Barbados
On air on Morning Barbados
Internship outline:
Conducted independent research about intimate partner violence, colorism and stress coping.
Value of experience:
10/10 would do again.
Best moment/experience:
Making lifelong connections in the most beautiful place that I have ever been to and being around for Cropover festivities/the Kadooment parade.
Funding source:
Down’s fellowship, OSR Funding (YSM) and Latin American & Iberian Studies Travel Award (Macmillan Center)
Nkandu Yumbe - Intimate Partner Violence, Colorism and Stress Coping, Bridgetown, Barbados
At the first annual heart of a woman conference, connected with stakeholders about my project and the women’s shelter I partnered with. (Sponsored by Dr Judith Lichtman)
On air on Morning Barbados
Morning Barbados interview
A full clip of the interview video can be purchased for $60USD digitally from the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation.
Clinic at Queen Elizabeth Hospital where I would recruit subjects.
The view on my lunchtime walk in central Bridgetown.
The University of the West Indies graduate building, which served as an office space and second home
Sunsets on the west coast of the island
Historic training offices of the UWI medical faculty. Where my interviews were conducted.
Attending Emancipation Day, where the end of slavery is celebrated and African diaspora pride is promoted. A series of poets, dancers and priestesses contributed.
Nursing staff in the psychiatric unit at Queen Elizabeth.
Sailing
Animal Flower cave
Exploring the east coast beaches.