First Citizens' Girls First Festival is back

The First Citizens Girls First Festival is back. This year’s event themed Dream Dare Do, is gearing up to bring together young women from all walks of life for a day of inspiration, empowerment, and personal growth.

The festival scheduled for July 28 at Bishop Anstey East, Trincity, and August 4 at the Magdalena Grand, Tobago, will feature a line-up of dynamic speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities aimed at helping girls realise their dreams and turn them into reality, a media release said.

For the first time, this year First Citizens will also take this event to Barbados in August.

This annual festival aims to provide a platform for girls to explore their potential, build confidence, and connect with like-minded peers and mentors. In keeping with the theme, participants will be encouraged to dream big, take bold actions, and turn their aspirations into achievements, the release said.

Founder of Girls First and Group CEO of First Citizens Karen Darbasie said in the release, "We are excited to host Girls First 2024 and equip young women with the tools, resources, and encouragement to pursue their dreams. Our objective is to inspire girls to dare greatly, shatter barriers, and seize control of their futures."

Keynote speeches will be delivered by prominent local entrepreneurs like Kathryn Nurse, Solange Govia, Abeni Taylor, and Kimmi Potts.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in thought-provoking panel discussions, as well as workshops on topics such as personal safety, mental health awareness, digital media and financial literacy, the release said.

Girls First 2024 aims to empower young women to believe in themselves, embrace their uniqueness, and fearlessly pursue their passions.

The event is open to girls aged 13-18 years. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.

Register online at www.firstcitizensgroup.com.