Promote Tobago · Success Stories

Share a story of
impact

Tell us about a real change that happened because of the Tobago Diaspora Programme — a connection made, a skill applied, an opportunity unlocked, or a returning resident supported. Big or small, we are collecting stories that show our programme at work.

What we’re after

Concrete outcomes, not just kind words — so we can learn, improve, and highlight what’s working.

What we’re collecting (and what counts)

Stories we are looking for

We welcome stories where the Tobago Diaspora Programme directly or clearly helped to: ...

solve a problem or unlock an opportunity,
save time, money, effort or stress,
improve a process, service, project or decision, or
connect people, skills or resources that made a difference.

Examples include: using the Returning Residents Pack to navigate a move, applying a Diaspora Education Package in your work, benefiting from the Investable Pipeline, or acting on insight from a Welcome Back Wednesdays session.

What doesn’t qualify

To keep this space focused and useful, we are not collecting:

general compliments with no link to the Programme, ...

Submit your story

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Your name * Email * Country / City * Organisation (optional)

About the story

Which Programme stream? * When did this happen? (month / year) * How did you first connect with the Programme?

A short phrase is fine — this helps us understand how people find us.

Before: what was the situation or challenge? *

1-3 sentences. What problem, question, or need were you facing?

How did the Tobago Diaspora Programme help? *

For example: a specific resource you used, a person you met, a workshop you attended, or guidance you received.

What changed because of this? *

Be as concrete as you can: time saved, money earned, approvals granted, opportunities created, people reached, confidence gained, etc.

Who was involved? (for credit)

For example: 'Cocoa Co-op + Diaspora Trade Lead' or 'Primary Care Unit + Returning Resident Team'.

Link to post or news (optional) Upload before / after photo or artefact (optional)

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A one-line quote we can use (optional)

Example: "The Returning Residents Pack turned a stressful process into something I understood step by step."

Privacy and permission

Some details are for internal learning only (please anonymise them if published).

May we contact you for a brief follow-up if we feature this story?

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We may lightly edit for clarity and length. Sensitive details marked as internal-only will be anonymised or omitted.

Skills Exchange

2025-Now

VAT Compliance in 10
Steps

A diaspora-led workshop produced a simple VAT checklist our team adopted the next day.

Outcome: Filing time cut by 35% and zero penalties this quarter.

Credited: TT Chamber SME Desk + Diaspora Trainer

Skills Exchange

2025-Oct

First Export Pilot to Barbados

Two diligence calls from the pipeline led to a distributor pilot in Bridgetown.

Outcome: TTD 120k in first 90 days; ready for scale

Credited: Cocoa Co-op + Diaspora Trade Lead

Skills Exchange

2025-Oct

48-hour Re-entry for Returning Nurse

Using the guide, she cleared personal effects in 48 hours and started clinic setup in a week.

Outcome: Community clinic reopened with extended hours.

Credited: Primary Care Unit + Returning Resident Team

Share a story of impact

What we’re after

What we’re collecting (and what counts)

Stories we are looking for

What doesn’t qualify

Submit your story

About the story

Privacy and permission

Share a story of
impact