ABOUT US
OUR WHY
Human trafficking is a pervasive issue that affects millions of lives globally. We believe that by empowering young females with leadership skills, self-worth, and awareness, we can reduce their vulnerability to exploitation. Our program is not just about modeling, fashion and painting; it's about building a foundation of confidence and safety that will serve these young females for a lifetime.
Our Mission
To integrally train young females between 14 and 20 years, developing leadership, beauty, personal growth skills, and safety with the support of high-level professionals and institutions. We aim to generate personal empowerment and awareness of the risk of human trafficking to perform successfully in any career in the Carolinas.
OUR PROGRAM
Be You Outreach Foundation offers a 12-week program 4 times a year with modules designed to empower young leaders of tomorrow. Our curriculum includes Leadership, Confidence, Design Introduction for Jewelry & Clothing, Human Trafficking Awareness, Nutrition & Physical Health, Communication, Personal Image and more.
How do We Do it
Our program is delivered by high-level coaches and facilitators through key concept presentations, brain-body activities, individual exercises, and teamwork to foster collaboration and collaborative learning.
MEET OUR
COACHES
Patricia Gartner
Jewelry Designer
Patricia Gartner, a fourth-generation jeweler. She received an honors degree in Jewelry Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).
Sylvia Oben
Journalist
Sylvia has a bachelor's degree in Communications from Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana, and a master's degree in Journalism from Columbia College in Chicago.
Lina Pelaez
Personal Image Consultant
Image Consultant with a specialization in colorimetry since 2019.
IMPACT
Empowering Beyond Artistic Skills: Be You, Be Strong, Be Safe
Human Trafficking Awareness
Children are more vulnerable to trafficking than adults. In the United States, more than 300,000 young people are considered 'at risk' for sexual exploitation, with an estimated 200,000 incidents of sexual exploitation of minors occurring each year.
7 in 10 human trafficking victims are women and girls
Our Partners
Our knowledge of Human Trafficking is supported by non-profit organizations like Youth 4 Abolition, On Eagles Wings, and Save Them, we aim to fulfill our mission by educating and empowering young women to prevent human trafficking and abuse in their communities.
With Your Support
Your donation and collaboration are a direct investment in the empowerment, development, and future success of young female.
Your involvement with BeYouOF can help reduce the 71% of trafficking victims women and girls around the world.
Together, we can create a supportive and nurturing environment that equips them with the skills and confidence needed for a safe and thriving career in their chosen industries in the Carolinas.
Be You, Be Strong, Be Safe
