BRIMI Foundation, Inc

In a world where women of all ages are challenged with so many unrealistic ideas of who they should be, it is important that each of us learns to

define beauty in our own terms. The BRIMI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to inspire, encourage, honor and support women at every stage of life and to help them define beauty in their own image.

The acronym “BRIMI” stands for Beauty Resides in My Image. BRIMI believes that we are each beautiful as we were created. When we look in the mirror, the reflection reveals beauty. But, too often, we choose to see ourselves with flaws instead of embracing the beautiful uniqueness of our features.

BRIMI’s mission is to enhance the vision that women have of their image. We focus on young women ages 9 to 17 because we believe this age group is having an “image crisis” when trying to identify who they are. We promote a concept that reinforces the essence of real beauty, which lies within who we are.

The influences of society and social media play a major role in the issues girls go through today, such as low self-esteem, depression, alcohol and drug abuse, teen pregnancy, eating disorders, sex trafficking and suicide. These issues can derive from a person feeling unworthy, not fitting in or not loving who they see. The foundation builds upon the self-esteem and self-worth of our young women so they see themselves as the beautiful people they are and know that their circumstances don’t dictate their worth.

BRIMI Foundation, Inc.

BRIMI sponsors the following programs to help young women see themselves, acknowledge themselves, love themselves and understand that their image is beautiful:

Mirror, It’s ME

This one-hour program is about image awareness. We want girls to take back the power to love who they see in the mirror. This message inspires girls to understand what “beauty resides in my image” means.

BFIT

This program promotes general health and wellness through physical fitness. It addresses issues of body image, as well as the benefits of maintaining a strong, healthy body. It also provides opportunities for team building, leadership and community activism.

The program involves: • 1 to 1.5 hours of fitness training on a weekly basis.

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Guidance from certified trainers/instructors or local sports teams. Indoor and outdoor locations.

B-Vocal

This program provides a platform for girls to communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas. It addresses issues pertinent to young people today through guided discussions, panel discussions and forums between participants and team members, community leaders and motivational speakers.

The program involves: • 2- to 3-hour sessions.

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y Topics such as effective communication skills, health and beauty tips, self-esteem building, time management skills and navigating relationships. Various locations.

The community can help support our young ladies by encouraging the participants in our programs, donating to our organization and sponsoring our programs.

If you have a girls’ group that would benefit from our message, please contact BRIMI Foundation at (404) 334-7144.