The Need:
When elementary school girls were asked how often they felt "happy the way I am," 60 percent said always; by high school it fell to 29 precent -- NYU Child Study Center
Approximately 1 in 5 girls experience physical or sexual dating violence -- Journal of the American Medical Association
Approximately 40 percent of fourth graders have been on a diet -- Girl Power! An initiative of the US Department of Health and Human Services
What We're Doing About It:
Pacers Foundation supports the efforts of Indiana groups that
- Help girls build self-esteem during the crucial preteen and teenage years;
- Promote positive body imagery among girls; and
- Educate girls about dating violence and/or provide services to those who have experienced such violence.
As such, school-based programs and other non-profit organizations focused on encouraging girls to Be YOUnique should consider applying. This does not mean, however, that we will not fund other types of organizations focused on empowering girls. The bulleted points above simply refer to our priorities in this area.
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