Why The Diamond Project?
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Mississippi girls for ages 14-19 has the highest STD rate of 26.4 per 1,000 people.
Inspiring a new generation of girls to break cycles and build strong thriving lives.
1 - 4 girls today fall into a clinical diagnosis - depression, eating disorder, cutting or other mental/emotional disorder. Teen girls struggle with anxiety, sleep deprived or feel under pressure.
Building resilience and confidence in teen girls to help overcome emotional and mental health challenges.
98% of girls feel there is an immense pressure from external sources to look a certain way, and they are twice as likely as men/boys to be diagnosed with depression.
Inspiring girls to embrace their authentic beauty and worth beyond society and social media pressures.
Mississippi has the 2nd Highest teen birth rate in the United States, with an overall poverty rate of 18.8%, and is considered the poorest state in the nation.
Helping young women escape poverty and early parenthood through mentorship and scholarships.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for ages 10-14 in Mississippi.
Transforming pressure into purpose and empowering girls to choose life and hope.
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