Danya & Maria, Students

Like many young girls, Danya and Maria love school, sports, and time with loved ones. They both significantly boosted their body confidence and self-esteem after attending a Dove Self-Esteem workshop at school. 

Key Takeaways

  • Boosted Confidence: Danya and Maria significantly boosted their body confidence and self-esteem after attending a Dove Self-Esteem workshop.
  • Authentic Beauty: Danya emphasizes that real beauty comes from being yourself and pursuing your desires.
  • Personal Happiness: Maria finds confidence in activities she loves, encouraging others to prioritize their happiness over external opinions.
  • Empowering Youth: The Dove Self-Esteem Project (DSEP), established in 2004, empowers young women to navigate appearance ideals and build self-confidence.
I learned that girls can be confident and do what they want…I would tell other girls that real beauty is being yourself. You have to be yourself and you will be happy.

Danya

Danya and Maria
I feel confident when I dance since I am doing something that I love...I would tell other girls to do things that make them happy and not worry what other people think.

Maria

For Danya, Maria, and countless girls globally, confidence often dips during the transition from girl to teen. To address this, Dove launched the Dove Self-Esteem Project (DSEP) in 2004. This initiative helps young women understand appearance ideals, navigate beauty pressures, and proactively build self-confidence. 

As recent graduates of the programme, Danya and Maria are now better equipped to resist beauty pressures and embrace their unique, 'real' selves. 

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