Kimberly Springer is an Advocate, Activist, and Feminist from the vibrant shores of Trinidad and Tobago. She stands at the forefront of efforts to amplify the voices of young women, adolescent girls, and young mothers across the Caribbean. Her work is deeply rooted in addressing the intersecting issues affecting these communities HIV and AIDS, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health rights, stigma, discrimination, and the broader social and environmental inequalities that shape young women's lives.
As the Youth Representative of the Trinidad and Tobago Community for Positive Women (TTCW+), Kimberly plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the lived realities, needs, and priorities of young women living with and affected by HIV are reflected in national and regional policies. Through TTCW+, she champions community-led solutions, advocates for human rights and dignity, and strengthens peer support systems that empower young women to lead.
Her advocacy extends across the Caribbean and onto global platforms. Kimberly serves with the International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW Global) and as Chair of the Global Network of Young People Living with HIV (Y+ Global), proudly representing the Caribbean region. She is also a member of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) NGO Delegation, serving as one of two representatives for Latin America and the Caribbean. Through these roles, she brings forward youth-led perspectives on HIV, gender justice, and social equity within international decision-making spaces.
Recognizing the importance of holistic well-being, Kimberly is also a certified Youth Mental Health First Aider, reflecting her commitment to supporting young people beyond advocacy addressing mental health, resilience, and emotional safety.
Kimberly's leadership, lived experience, and relentless dedication make her a powerful force for positive change locally, regionally, and globally. She is committed to creating a Caribbean where every young woman and girl can live with dignity, freedom, and opportunity.
Why KAS wants to be part of A Girl Like Me: I want to be part of A Girl Like Me because it offers something that is still rare for women living with HIV - space to tell our stories in our own voices, without judgment or expectation. As a young woman living with HIV in the Caribbean, I have learned how often silence is used as a coping mechanism. Stigma, cultural norms, and limited safe spaces mean that many of us navigate fear, relationships, motherhood, and mental health quietly, even while appearing strong.
Writing is both personal and political for me. It allows me to process my own experiences while also challenging the narratives that reduce women living with HIV to statistics or single stories. I have seen how storytelling can shift understanding, build solidarity, and remind women that they are not alone in what they are carrying.
Through A Girl Like Me, I want to share honest reflections on living with HIV in Caribbean contexts, where resilience exists alongside vulnerability, and where joy, growth, and leadership are still possible. I am drawn to The Well Project's commitment to centering lived experience, community care, and feminist leadership, and I would be honoured to contribute to a platform that affirms women's voices as a source of knowledge, power, and healing.
