The Dove Self-Esteem Project and Girlguiding announce partnership to tackle the issue of low self-esteem and body confidence head on!
According to a survey of 500 UK girls aged between 11 and 14, 47% are opting out of everyday activities such as swimming, gymnastics, social events and contributing in
class because they don’t like how they look. The findings were revealed by the
Dove Self-Esteem Project (DSEP) to coincide with the International Day of the Girl and
come as the DSEP announces a partnership with Girlguiding that aims to boost
low self-esteem through a body confidence workshop and badge.
Nearly half of the girls admitted to feeling the pressure to
look beautiful, and said this starts as young as 8 years old. DSEP and Girlguiding
want to ensure that girls feel empowered so that they have the confidence that
they need to realise their full potential.
The body confidence badge is set to reach more than 400,000
UK girls and 3.5 million girls globally. The purpose of the badge is to educate
girls on the importance of self-esteem whilst providing them with a badge that
they will be able to wear with pride.
Today, a variety of activities to
highlight the issue of girls missing out will take place at the Southbank
Centre in London, including speed mentoring sessions in the
London Eye, self-esteem workshops and talks from inspirational women, including
Mumsnet founder Carrie Longton.
A ‘Missing Out’ art installation on the Riverside Terrace at
the Southbank Centre has also been created by the DSEP to draw attention to the impact of low self-esteem in young girls. Unused swimming costumes spell out the phrase "MISSING OUT" to represent the girls who are too self conscious to join in activities like swimming because of issues with their body image.
Until the 13th of October, passers-by will be able to
obtain information about the project and see statistics that highlight
how many girls are missing out on activities because of low self-esteem. People will also be encouraged to
share their own ‘missing out’ stories by writing their stories and messages of
inspiration directly onto the art installation's lockers.
Together we can all start helping young girls overcome their self doubts and body confidence issues that are holding them back. Girls shouldn't be missing out on anything.
We have tried out the Dove Self-Esteem Project website which is a great resource for parents and teachers of young girls packed with activities, tips and workshop ideas for raising self-esteem and tackling body confidence issues. You can read all about it here.
We have tried out the Dove Self-Esteem Project website which is a great resource for parents and teachers of young girls packed with activities, tips and workshop ideas for raising self-esteem and tackling body confidence issues. You can read all about it here.
For further information on the Dove Self Esteem Project
(DSEP) visit: selfesteem.dove.co.uk
For further information on Girlguiding
visit: www.girlguiding.org.uk
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