Dove Movement for Self-Esteem

           We all know the brand Dove, but do we know the self-esteem programs behind the name? Dove operates a unique foundation, women and their inner beauty. Dove is really trying to get their work out to millions by beginning where the education process begins, with young girls of all ages.

            The Uniquely ME! and It's Your Story – Tell It! Are two programs offered to Girl Scouts. The programs promote self-esteem and leadership among tween and teenage girls. It’s    Your Story – Tell It! Teaches girls that, through storytelling and creative expression, they can naturally find who they are as individuals. Building confidence inside and out to create future leaders of the next generation is what drives this foundation.

            Each year, a weekend is sponsored by the Girl Scouts and Dove to bring together all the Girl scouts councils for a Dove self-esteem weekend. The second annual Dove self-esteem weekend was held on October 21-23, 2011 to inspire girls to reach their full potential. The girls spend time with other girls their age, with similar self-esteem issues. The bond and friendships the girls experience there, and in any other of the programs nationwide, really shows the girls that they are not alone finding a positive self image. 

Bringing  encouragement and self motivation to women and girls nationwide is what the Dove Movement for Self-Esteem is doing and will continue to do until women are no longer affected by false beauty or false portrayals of beauty as confidence.