hangPROUD Website Review
http://www.hangproud.com/Home/Story
What an interesting idea!
Here is the mission of this website:
“We are a community of girls and women, connecting from all over the globe, uniting with a common goal—to embrace our unique beauty and individual strengths and to use our power to make a difference in our lives, communities and the world. Dare to join us, and let your voices be heard...”
Well it’s about time that girls find a way to move past negativity about themselves and do something positive. This website is attempt to find a way to do just that!
The website starts with three doors divided up by age group. I found that very intriguing. It was girls age 13-17, girls ages 18-25, and proud women.
The site has a lot of great features. They have sign ups for e-mentors, blogs, workshops, and an advice column from a mother/daughter team!
They offer extensive listings for how to ‘Pay it Forward’
Some of the faults were that there is just not enough stuff to do behind each of the three doors. Once you get inside, there isn’t much to find! I suggest they allow people in those age group to chat, submit articles, ect.
Also they claim to offer a scholarship called, On The Move Scholarship, but I only found one mention of it. That is lame!
For Tweens?
Yes, most of all!
Librarians & Educators would find this website a great source of ideas for programming for Tween girls, both for self-esteem improvement as well as creating a positive outlook.
It is an amazing resources for getting involved on both a national and local level.
Last Word:
If I joined I would be a ‘Proud Woman’ (that’s the oldest age group. Thanks).
