NEWS

CATALYST RETREAT:

CO-CREATING YOUTH-LED SYSTEMS CHANGE

November 15-22, 2025 | Dominica

Retreat Program Fees

Your experience includes accommodations, meals, excursions, Catalyst Labs access, mentorship, and a 6-month virtual fellowship from October 2025- April 2026.

Loading countdown...

STANDARD FEE

$1,500 USD
(includes non-refundable 20% deposit)

Apply by: September 15, 2025

Balance Due: October 22, 2025

Important: airfare is not included in the program fees.

Important: Accepted applicants once officially invited, a non-refundable 20% deposit must be made within 5-7 business days.

Apply Now

Who Attends

Youth leaders, educators, creatives, and changemakers from the Caribbean, Africa, the Americas and the diaspora committed to systems change and sustainability.

The Timeline

  • Applications Open: May 8 to September 15 2025
  • Catalyst Fellowship Lab: October 11 2025 to April 11 2026, Virtual
  • Retreat Dates: November 15–22, 2025, in Dominica

Dominica

Hosted at Jungle BayDominica — a sanctuary of lush landscapes, cliffside cottages, and oceanfront views on the Nature Island of the Caribbean.

Catalyst Retreat 2025 - FAQ

The Catalyst Retreat is two-part immersive systems thinking & co-creating program for young grassroots organizers,founders, entrepreneurs, and practitioners beginning with the six month virtual fellowship: Catalyst Lab from October 2025 to April 2026. Including a convening at The Catalyst Retreat: November 15–22, 2025, on the Nature Island of Dominica. Designed to equip young persons (16-35) with the tools to tackle root causes in the intersection of food sovereignty, climate resilience, and digital equity. Catalyst blends hands-on systems training with cultural exchange, wellness, and outdoor learning. No boardrooms, all real-world impact.
It’s about building on what already exists. Removing barriers to scale. Equipping young people to lead within complex systems. We gather not to start over, but to move forward together with intention.
At Jungle Bay Resort, Dominica — the Nature Island of the Caribbean. Disclaimer: Not Dominican Republic
Young persons 16–35 working in food justice, climate, digital equity, or community impact. We also believe in intergenerational co-creation, so we welcome leaders who focus their work on young persons and willing to co-create with us
Apply at bmoreag.org/retreat between May 8 and September 15, 2025.
Standard Fee: $1,500, 20% deposit non-refundable payment must be made within 5-7 business days. Payment Balance Deadline is October 22 2025
We are currently securing a thrid-party vendor. Our goal is to make this as accessible as possible while maintaining the program quality.
  • 7 nights stay
  • All meals + field experiences
  • Labs: Systems Change, Food System, Climate Action, Digital Equity
  • 6-month Catalyst Lab Fellowship
Not at the moment. We are actively working with potential partners to support delegate program cost. Contact info@bmoreag.org.
Fly into Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM), Dominica Or the Roseau Ferry Terminal, Dominica
Yes — we assist with finding routes. We encourage delegates to book early for the best rates.
Light clothes, hiking shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, and items for cultural exchange.
Labs, wellness, field experiences, storytelling, cultural exchange, and project building.
Join Catalyst Labs: 8- 10 hrs/month (Oct 2025–April 2026) for strategic building, project growth, and skills development (e.g. Data Science, Landscape Design.
Email infobmoreag.org for package options ($300–$25,000).
Contact info@bmoreag.org with any questions.