Help Lithuanian teenagers develop a healthier body image (through face-to-face sessions in high schools)

Goal

Help teenagers learn how to accept their changing bodies.

Why I want to do it

When I was a teenage girl with a body larger than usual I had a strong belief that I am the one to blame for it. I was convinced I had to do everything in my power to change it because it defined me as a person and changing it was a key to my success and self-confidence.

There were not many people around talking about diversity and beauty in every body, and setting a positive example of how much bodies can be loved.

I want to speak to Lithuanian teenagers explaining the value of our inner personalities, ability to accept diversity and empower the ones close to us should be more important than the looks in the mirror.

How I can do it

I believe it is important to speak to young people face to face so they know that their changing bodies are "ENOUGH".
Until this day I’ve been to 23 schools and met about 1500 students.

During the lectures I share my own story from childhood and school.

I talk about inspiring personalities who disclaim any kind of body stereotypes with their ideas, work and boldness.

I analyse examples they see on social networks, ads, tv and all media every day. And explain how it can affect their self-confidence or how they see their own bodies and appearances.

I also share the key ideas that have helped me to accept myself and grow self-confidence.

I also initiate and encourage discussions about self-confidence, where it starts and how it can help to deal with offensive behavior of others.

During 2018/2019 I would like to visit 30 more Lithuania’s schools.

Why I need your help

Financial resources are required for this project. Each meeting requires some time for preparation as well as working with students directly, and travelling expenses need to be covered as well.

At this point of life I can’t cover the project costs on my own and schools usually don’t have fundings for this type of lectures.

If you believe in importance of this type of meetings and lectures, I strongly invite you to become a part of this project by donating to it.

About me

I am a woman, girl, person, personality, daughter, friend, secret lover. And while taking part in each one of them I believe that size doesn’t matter for ideas, work, style, beauty, love, kisses, friends, lovers and many more..

The initiative "Dydis nesvarbu" (Eng. "Unframed me") started in 2015. My main goal was to disclaim stereotypes we have in our heads about different bodies and people behind them.

Not only I go to schools, make speeches at conferences, write articles in magazines, news portals but also organize social projects to normalize body diversity in Lithuania’s society.

1.Summer doesn’t care about your size (2016 year)

2.Sport doesn’t care about your size (2017 year)

3.Summer to everybody (2018 year)

This autumn, I was proud to be on the cover of one of the most popular lifestyle magazines in Lithuania, with the lead story on the “Dydis nesvarbu” (Eng. "Unframed me") initiative.