130 Mentoring Walks to take place in commemoration of International Women’s Day

Georgetown: On Saturday March 11th, 2017, Guyanese Women leaders will join thousands of women around the world who will be celebrating International Women’s Day with Vital Voices through their signature event – Global Mentoring Walk. International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political contributions of women around the world. International Women’s Day serves as a call to action to close the gap between progress and potential, in order to accelerate gender parity globally. For nearly ten years, these walks have connected established women leaders (mentors) and a rising generation of aspiring leaders (mentees) to provide mentorship, guidance and support that will empower emerging women leaders to succeed. This year there are 130 walks planned in 62 countries. The Mentoring Walk in Guyana is being organized by GeoTechVision in partnership with Women Entrepreneurs Network of the Caribbean (WENC) Guyana Chapter and the Small Business Bureau. The walk will be held on March 11, 2017 with the opening ceremony at the GeoTechVision Conference room, 50 Brickdam. Immediately following the opening ceremony there will be a walk to the Botanical Gardens followed by activities in the gardens. The event will begin at 9:30 am. The Mentoring Walk is an opportunity to highlight the importance of women’s leadership, and to accelerate the impact of women leaders through mentoring. Organized by outstanding local leaders who are key members of the Vital Voices Global Leadership Network, the annual Mentoring Walk brings together established women leaders and emerging women leaders to walk together in their community. As they walk, they discuss their professional challenges and successes and establish a mentoring relationship in which the seasoned leader guides, advises and supports her peer. The benefits of women’s mentorship are numerous. It establishes camaraderie, creates gender-friendly environments, promotes a stronger environment for women’s success, and expands horizons for further personal growth as you explore innovative leadership strategies. We invite interested women to COME PAY IT FORWARD and join us on the Walk thus amplifying the power of mentorship. About Vital Voices Vital Voices is the leading non-governmental organization (NGO) that identifies, trains and empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs around the globe, enabling them to create a better world. About GeoTechVision GeoTechVision specializes in innovative spatial technologies and business ICT solutions. Our offices are located in Kingston, Jamaica and in Georgetown, Guyana that serve the Caribbean region.