{"id":30330,"date":"2026-06-08T20:01:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T00:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=30330"},"modified":"2026-06-08T20:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T00:01:47","slug":"miss-world-guyana-2026-launches-her-first-lesson-to-empower-young-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/miss-world-guyana-2026-launches-her-first-lesson-to-empower-young-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Miss World Guyana 2026 launches &#8216;Her First Lesson&#8217; to empower young women"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-by NaAsia Bristol <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miss World Guyana 2026 Kelcia Nelson is already making a meaningful impact at home\u00a0through her Beauty with a Purpose project, &#8216;Her First Lesson&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative is designed to equip girls between the ages of 13 and 19\u00a0with the tools to recognize their worth, find their voices, and understand their value.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through conversations in schools and communities,\u00a0the programme addresses issues such as unhealthy relationships,\u00a0violence, exploitation, and economic vulnerability.\u00a0And it was very a comfortable atmosphere so that they can share personal things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;They can share things that are affecting them.\u00a0We can give direct advice, on-the-spot advice to the girls,&#8221; she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognising the challenges many young women face,\u00a0the project creates safe spaces where difficult but important conversations can begin,\u00a0while connecting those in need with professional support services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;So we do not do counseling or anything like that.\u00a0We more introduce the conversations around it.\u00a0But when it comes to dealing with those situations,\u00a0as it relates to a young person who is experiencing that in real time,\u00a0we seek advice from the professionals and we connect them to the professionals\u00a0because we care greatly about the safety of our children,&#8221; she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already, the project has reached young women in Malali Village and at St. Joseph High School.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nelson also announced that her book, &#8216;Her First Lesson&#8217;,\u00a0will be officially released on June 23,\u00a0expanding the project&#8217;s message of empowerment to even more young women across Guyana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>-by NaAsia Bristol Miss World Guyana 2026 Kelcia Nelson is already making a meaningful impact at home\u00a0through her Beauty with a Purpose project, &#8216;Her First Lesson&#8217;. 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