THE Rotary Club of Garden City (Georgetown) Guyana recently hosted a two-day Girls and Boys Empowerment Programme for nearly 80 Grade Seven and Eight students from the New Campbellville Secondary School on November 16, 2025.

The initiative, themed, “Building Lives Around Sound Truths,” aimed to strengthen personal resilience, emotional wellness, and social responsibility in youth.

Sonia Parag, the Minister of Education delivered the feature address, stressing the importance of cultivating confidence and discipline among Guyana’s young citizens.

​The programme featured workshops covering vital adolescent development areas, including bullying and cyberbullying awareness, etiquette, sexual health education, and the development of soft skills. Signature sessions also included journaling and the Art of Living: Emotional Control to foster inner balance and resilience.

​The Rotary Club reaffirmed its dedication to youth empowerment and its mission of supporting the growth of future leaders through community-centred projects. (MoE)