The Sweetheart Foundation

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Kimberlee K

Orangeburg, SC

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The Problem

The problem that I am trying to solve is the problem with young American girls today about self-image and the way they see theirselves. Media projects too many images out there with skinny models, who can fit this and look good in it, and sends the message out to young girls having them thinking that looking that way is the right way. I want to be able to erase that out of their minds and help them realize that they are beautiful in each and everyway that they are. No one can take away their natural inner and outer beauty, no matter how hard they may try. I want them to be healthy, strong young future business leaders of America, instead of having to worry about being an anoxric, or bulemic, and constantly OD-ing about their weight.

Plan of Action

My organization, The Sweetheart Foundation, is geared towards helping young girls of America, ages 7 to 16, build character. Character includes building self-esteem, self-discipline and self-confidence. It addresses the problems above because,