Local News ROWL welcomes twenty regional participants by Barbados Today Traffic 25/08/2022 written by Barbados Today Traffic 25/08/2022 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 271 The Regional Organisation of Women in Leadership (ROWL) has enrolled twenty participants in the 2022 Women in Politics Leadership Institute Programme. The programme received a significant number of applications from across the OECS and Barbados. This results-oriented leadership programme for young women in the Eastern Caribbean and Barbados was conceptualized in 2020 by the United States Embassy, Bridgetown Barbados. The Regional Organisation of Women in Leadership was awarded a grant by US Embassy, Bridgetown, to implement the 2022 programme. Greater female participation in politics and leadership in the Caribbean is encouraged through active participation in sessions with leading professionals. The program commences August 24, 2022 and ends September 28, 2022 and will be facilitated by distinguished female leaders across the OECS and Barbados and also the United States. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Participants will engage in topics such as: • Building your brand and finding your place in politics • Developing new skills to advance your career • Diversity, Inclusion and community activism • Grow your professional network of fellow female leaders This year the programme will include a mentorship component which will commence after the training sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a mentorship program to strengthen their skills development, fortify what was taught during the training sessions and broaden their professional network. The Regional Organization of Women in Leadership congratulated the new inductees and noted it looks forward to a productive six weeks with all the participants. For more information and to follow highlights of the program follow ROWL and the US Embassy on social media on the following platforms. Facebook- ROWL US Embassy www.facebook.com/rowlglobal www.facebook.com/USEmabssyBarbados Instagram- ROWL US Embassy www.instagram.com/rowlcaribbean www.instagram.com/usembassybridgetown LinkedIn – ROWL https://www.linkedin.com/company/rowl-global https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/women-in-politics-leadership-institute (PR) Barbados Today Traffic You may also like Educators called upon to lead change 10/07/2025 The Reunion to spotlight new artistes 10/07/2025 Farmers are on the edge 10/07/2025