"My
daughter's foundation was born out of her passion to create a better
world where people are kinder and nicer to one another and are accepted
for who they are,
regardless of how different they may be,” said Cynthia Germanotta. “She
has experienced many of the struggles that our youth encounter today,
and identifies with the lasting effects they can have without proper
support. Together, we look forward to creating
a new movement that will engage and empower youth and accept them as
valuable members of our society."
The
foundation has partnered with the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation, The California Endowment and The Berkman Center at Harvard
to explore the best
ways to reach youth and create a new culture of kindness, bravery,
acceptance and empowerment. BTWF, a non-profit charitable organization,
will address issues like self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying,
mentoring and career development and advocacy. With
a focus on digital mobilization to create positive change, BTWF will
lead youth into a braver new society where each individual is accepted
and loved as the person they were born to be. BTWF is partnering with
the Harvard Graduate School of Education on this
special event to raise awareness of these issues and to provide
insights on reducing all types of bullying.
“We
share the spirit of the Born This Way Foundation in our commitment to
inspire social change, empower youth, and foster moral communities. It
is an honor to host
this historic event on our campus,” said Dean Kathleen McCartney of the
Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Additional details concerning The Born This Way Foundation launch will be announced closer to the event date, February 29th, 2012. Please visit:
www.BornThisWayFoundation.org to take the pledge and become part of the movement.