Become a Member

Join the Movement Building Belize’s Seaweed Future

The Belize Women’s Seaweed Farmers Association (BWSFA) is growing a national, women-led seaweed industry grounded in regenerative mariculture, community leadership, economic opportunity, and coastal resilience. Membership is open to women and youth, and also welcomes men and non-Belizeans as associate members who want to participate in a transparent, community-driven, and fast-growing Blue Economy sector.

When you become a member, you join a network of farmers, professionals, processors, innovators, tour guides, entrepreneurs, and ocean stewards working together to build a strong domestic seaweed industry and a globally recognized Caribbean seaweed brand.

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Why Become a Member?

BWSFA membership provides real opportunities — not just in farming, but across the entire seaweed value chain. You'll gain:

Boat captain training, product development, food safety, seaweed farming, processing, small business support, and more.

Stipends, contracts, employment opportunities, research partnerships, and participation in national and regional initiatives.

Guidance and mentorship for your own seaweed micro-enterprise, branding assistance, product improvement, and marketplace access.

Reduced prices on raw seaweed (wet, dry, powder) and seaweed-based products; support to establish personal farms.

Your voice helps shape national seaweed policy, Blue Economy governance, and BWSFA program priorities.

Work, learn, and grow alongside a team committed to empowerment, environmental stewardship, and economic independence.

Who Can Join?

General Members (Voting)

Belizean citizens

Women aged 18 +


$ 20 Annual fee (BZD)


Associate Members (Non-Voting)

Men

Non-Belizean citizens

Youth under 18


$ 20 Adult Annual fee (BZD)


$ 10 Youth Annual fee (BZD)


What Our Members Do

Members are actively involved in:

Seaweed farming, maintenance & harvesting

Processing, drying, quality control & traceability

Value-added product development

Tours, education & youth engagement

Research, innovation & pilot projects

Branding, marketing, and representing Belize internationally

Strengthening BWSFA governance and operations

Whether you are a farmer, entrepreneur, student, innovator, or someone simply passionate about coastal development — there is a place for you at BWSFA.
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Hand Fishing
Spear Fishing
Boat Fishing

Governance You Can Trust

BWSFA is a transparent, accountable, member-led organization. Members elect the Board of Directors, help shape priorities, and participate in decision-making processes. We maintain clear governance policies, annual reporting, community reviews, and donor-aligned financial management.

Support Beyond Membership

Anyone — member or not — can contribute to strengthening Belize’s seaweed sector.

Ways to support:

Donate (options from BZ$50 to BZ$1,000+)

Offer training, funding, media, or partnership opportunities

Collaborate on research, innovation, or market development

Your support uplifts women, youth, and coastal communities.

Ready to Join?

Be part of Belize’s first women-led seaweed movement. Strengthen livelihoods. Protect our ocean. Build a resilient Blue Economy.
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