imperfectly perfect youth program
Childhood was more or less unchanged for several millennia, but since the birth of social media in 2007 the world for grown-ups has completely changed. Twenty years ago, our parents worried about stranger danger and whether or not we were home by the time the streetlights came on. But for parents raising the first generation of kids with smartphones, everything is different.
The pace of innovation and development on the internet has been so fast that many of us are not able to keep track. Moreover, in the process, some of the guardrails to keep an industry accountable have been set aside in the spirit of innovation.
Suicide rates have doubled amoung young people ages 10 to 24, since the rise of Facebook and social media in 2007.
1.12 million kids presented to the ER for suicide attempt or suicidal ideation in 2015. 43% of those were under 11 years old.
This is where we come in.
The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign’s YouthTalks have so far exceeded touching the lives of over 15,000 students in the past year alone throughout Australia, New Zealand, the USA and the UK.
Why you should consider the Imperfectly Perfect campaign as your go to resource to speak at your school?
Here are several reasons why it can be a transformative experience for your students.
Promoting inclusivity: The Imperfectly Perfect campaign focuses on celebrating diversity and promoting inclusivity. By bringing their speakers to your school, you can help create an environment where every student feels valued and accepted, regardless of their differences. This can foster a sense of belonging and unity among your student body.
Empowering personal stories: The Imperfectly Perfect campaign features individuals who have overcome challenges and embraced their imperfections. These speakers share their personal stories of resilience, self-acceptance, and success. By exposing your students to such stories, you can inspire them to embrace their own uniqueness and strive for their goals despite any obstacles they may face.
Mental health and well-being: The Imperfectly Perfect campaign recognizes the importance of mental health and well-being. Their speakers often touch upon topics such as self-esteem, body image, bullying, and coping with adversity. By addressing these issues, they can help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide your students with valuable tools to navigate their emotional well-being.
Building resilience: Hearing stories of triumph over adversity can have a profound impact on students' resilience. The Imperfectly Perfect campaign emphasizes the importance of embracing failure, learning from setbacks, and developing a growth mindset. These messages can help your students develop resilience, perseverance, and the ability to bounce back from challenges they encounter in their academic and personal lives.
Promoting kindness and empathy: The Imperfectly Perfect campaign encourages empathy and kindness towards others. Their speakers often emphasize the power of compassion, understanding, and acceptance. By inviting them to your school, you can promote a culture of kindness, fostering positive relationships and reducing instances of bullying or exclusion.
Educational value: The Imperfectly Perfect campaign's speakers often deliver powerful educational content. They can address various topics relevant to your students' lives, such as self-worth, self-care, personal growth, and pursuing their passions. Their talks can complement your existing curriculum, providing valuable life lessons and inspiring your students to reach their full potential.
Engagement and motivation: The Imperfectly Perfect campaign's speakers are skilled at connecting with young audiences. They use relatable language, storytelling techniques, and interactive elements to engage students and keep them motivated throughout their presentations. This can have a positive impact on students' attention spans, active participation, and overall enthusiasm for personal development.
In summary, bringing in the Imperfectly Perfect campaign to speak at your school can bring about a range of benefits, including promoting inclusivity, empowering personal stories, addressing mental health, building resilience, fostering kindness and empathy, providing educational value, and boosting student engagement and motivation. Our impactful messages can inspire your students to embrace their imperfections, cultivate a positive mindset, and become their best selves.
Our programs are now back to delivering in house talks to improving our youth’s mental health through early intervention and prevention initiatives.
If you would like to know more about our youth program and make a booking, simply fill in the form below today and one of the team will get back to you.
