Equal Rights, Access and Opportunities Saint Vincent and Grenadines (ERAO SVG) is a human rights organisation dedicated to promoting social justice and equality for marginalised groups.
Jeshua co-founded ERAO SVG to educate, sensitise and create awareness through in-person events, online events and advocacy work around four key thematic areas. These include women’s rights, children's rights, LGBTQ rights, and disability rights. In 2023, ERAO SVG became the first organisation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to host an official Pride Month celebration, organised in collaboration with the British High Commission.
Jeshua attended the One Young World Summit Belfast, 2023, as a leading scholar. Same sex relationships remain criminalised in Saint Vincent and Grenadines.1 which has been a significant challenge for Jeshua as a queer person. However, becoming a One Young World Ambassador helped him overcome these challenges by bringing visibility to his work and helping him mobilise international support for ERAO SVG.
Through ERAO SVG, Jeshua has impacted over 280 people with his awareness and advocacy efforts. Additionally, the organisation runs a legal advice clinic which provides counsel to victims of gender based violence free of cost. Through this clinic, Jeshua has directly supported 30 survivors in their fight for justice.
