Girls First Festival
Enter the Girls First Barbados “MarkMyWord: The Legacy Challenge” and tell the world how YOU will lead change.
Be Fearless. Be You. Be First.
Why We’re Doing This
We want to inspire girls across Barbados to reflect on their growth and boldly declare how they will Make Their Mark in their lives, communities, and the world. This contest celebrates YOU the Girls First Fam and sparks excitement for our 2025 event. Your voice matters. Let the world hear it.
“Girls First is all about creating a safe, empowering, fun space. It provides attendees with knowledge, tools and most importantly, the mindset they’ll need, to go after that thing they envision”
– Karen Darbasie, Founder
Contest Criteria & Eligibility
Participants must answer:
What mark do you want to make on the world, and how will you start making it today?
Selection Criteria:
- Authenticity (40%) – Are you sharing your real voice and truth?
- Clarity of Vision (20%) – Is your legacy and plan for the future clearly communicated?
- Relevance to Theme (40%) – How well does it tie to Make Your Mark?
Eligibility:
- Must fall within the programme’s target age range (15 to 18 years old)
- Must be a resident of Barbados
Are you ready to Make Your Mark?
Submit your piece and let your voice lead the way.
How to Enter:
IG Participants
- Like the post and re-share the post using the hastags:
- #FCGirlsFirst #MarkMyWord and tag the @FCGirlsFirst and @firstcitizensbarbados
- Complete our registration form
- Upload a short written piece or poem (max 120 words)
Past Participants
- Complete our registration form
- Upload a short written piece or poem (max 120 words)
Join the Girls First Community – @FCGirlsFirst
In today’s world, creating a lasting impact goes beyond the boundaries of physical events. To extend the reach of our event, inspire behaviour change, and empower individuals to make a positive difference, we have created an Online Community on Instagram where young women can feel inspired, share their thoughts and stay up-to-date on trending topics.
