At Dove, we believe no young person should be held back from reaching their full potential. However, low body confidence and appearance anxieties can prevent young people from being their best selves, affecting their health, friendships and even performance at school.
Since 2004, Dove has been building self-esteem in young people globally – and by the end of 2020, we’ll have helped 32,000 young people in New Zealand through our educational programmes.
Mā te kōwhiri i te Dove, e tautoko ana koe i tō mātou kaupapa mātauranga ki te hāpai i te kiritau, ki te tautoko i ngā tamariki o Aotearoa ki te eke ki ō rātou taumata.
By choosing Dove, you’re supporting our self-esteem education work, helping Kiwi kids achieve their potential.
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self confidence
emotions and behaviour
communication
8 to 16 years
Talking about our bodies is like an unwritten rule in female friendship – many of us do it constantly and automatically: "I feel fat in these jeans," "I’ve put on so much weight," or "Gosh, my skin looks awful today." Talking about your looks might seem like a way to bond with your child and friends, but it’s worth considering what effect it could have.
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self confidence
communication
8 to 14 years
Worried that all your daughter ever sees in magazines and on screen are unrealistic images of ‘perfect’ women? Our fun activity plan will let you both give the stereotypes a makeover.
development
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self confidence
communication
11 to 16 years
self confidence
communication
teaching
8 to 16 years
It's a shocking fact that eight out of 10 girls are so concerned about body image that they opt out of important life activities.
That’s why we’re on a mission to ensure the next generation grows up enjoying a positive relationship with the way they look.
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self confidence
communication
8 to 16 years
As a parent, it’s natural to want the best for your child – for them to be happy, healthy and confident individuals.
But that’s sometimes easier said than done, especially during the teen and pre-teen years when their bodies are changing, their self-confidence is fragile and they are trying to make that tricky transition out of childhood.
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self confidence
11 to 16 years
Arguably the biggest difference between our own teenage years and those of our children, social media is here to stay. So how do we help our young people use it in a positive way?
bullying
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self confidence
emotions and behaviour
11 to 16 years
Social media issues permeate every aspect of a young person’s life these days, whether it’s revealing TMI (Too Much Info) about their boyfriend or girlfriend on Snapchat, having public spats with their BFF (Best Friend Forever) on Twitter or inadvertently inviting gatecrashers by posting party details on Facebook.
development
self confidence
emotions and behaviour
8 to 16 years
The ups and downs of growing up can leave parents confused, and their daughters bewildered. Every girl’s experience of puberty is different, but this tumultuous time can be easier if you understand what's going on beneath the surface.
self confidence
8 to 16 years
Click here to watch our range of Confident Me training videos – all designed to help you deliver self-esteem workshops successfully.