Dear Editor,

THE launch of the Girls to Women Mentorship Network by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, is a game-changing initiative for Guyana.

It is a movement designed to give our young girls the skills, confidence, and guidance they need to reach their full potential.

In a society where women still face hurdles at every turn, this initiative sends a clear and powerful message.

Minister Persaud continues to show that leadership is measured by action and not words. The Girls to Women Mentorship Network goes beyond simple mentorship; it is a bridge connecting experience with promise, ensuring that the next generation of women can learn, grow, and excel.

Bringing together women who have walked difficult paths and young girls who are now beginning theirs, creates a bond of guidance, strength, and hope.

This is how we lift each other up: by sharing lessons, opening doors, and reminding the next generation that success is within their reach.

What stands out most about this initiative is that it goes beyond speeches and ceremonies. It focuses on giving girls real chances to grow through mentorship and skills development.

She’s not waiting for others to fix the problems that young women face; she’s tackling them head-on, making sure that every girl who takes part in this programme leaves stronger, wiser, and more determined to take charge of her own future.

I applaud Minister Persaud for her courage, her compassion, and her dedication to the women and girls of Guyana. If every ministry and every leader operated with this same vision, Guyana would be unstoppable.

Sincerely,

Rhea Singh