Today, Lady Gaga and her mom, Cynthia Germanotta, officially announced they’ll be launching the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre. Per the press release, “Lady Gaga will be joined by some very special guests as she personally unveils BTWF before a crowd of policy makers, non-profit organizations, foundation leaders and youth themselves who are working to create a kinder and braver world.”
“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,” stated 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.”
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation is a non-profit that will address issues such as “self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying, mentoring and career development and advocacy, with a focus on digital mobilization to create positive change.” BTWF is partnering with the Harvard Graduate School of Education to raise awareness of these important issues and to help find ways to reduce 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.
Source: Born This Way Foundation – January 19, 2012
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
