Road to Leadership in Guyana

Our Road to Leadership training supports women entrepreneurs in Guyana to thrive as leaders.

Guyana is transforming rapidly. It is one of the fastest growing economies in the world with a GDP growth rate of more than 20%. Much of this growth can be attributed to the strong entrepreneurial spirit of Guyanese women and the government’s commitment to supporting them.  

Guyana has a huge number of women owned businesses, and our research identified that women entrepreneurs in Guyana wanted to boost their leadership skills so that they can make the country better for other women. That’s where Road to Leadership comes in!

Our Road to Leadership programme guides participants through the leadership, communication and advocacy basics needed to grow as powerful changemakers through three online sessions. The training supports them to better lead and influence within their companies, with their stakeholders and beyond. 

We brought the programme to Guyana in 2023, adapted to the country’s unique context. 102 Guyanese women entrepreneurs have participated in it so far. 

The impact

97% of participants in 2024 were able to apply what they learned in the programme to their business.

88% of participants in 2024 were able to increase their access to networks since participating in the programme.

95% of participants in 2024 were able to improve how they approach aspects of their life outside of their work or business.

Road to Leadership: an introduction to leadership and influencing

Our Road to Leadership training supports women entrepreneurs to build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive as leaders and understand how to influence change.

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Nakaida Belle- Lindie at her construction business in Guyana

Our partners

Road to Leadership in Guyana is supported by our partner the ExxonMobil Foundation, and delivered with our partner ActionInvest Caribbean Inc.

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