We are here for the people who are struggling quietly.
The EmpowerED Initiative
was created for people living with eating disorders and body image struggles that often go unseen, misunderstood, or minimized. While some awareness has grown, meaningful and personal support has not always followed. Too many people—particularly students and those in sports—are left to navigate recovery alone.
We exist to change that.
"Your body is not an apology."
- Sonya Renee Taylor
Our Mission
The EmpowerED Initiative's mission is to provide direct support to overlooked individuals, especially young student athletes, struggling with eating disorders and body image through tangible resources and carefully structured volunteer action.
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...have our own hotline forum where trained volunteers respond to messages sent by individuals struggling with EDs and other body image issues, and a digital recovery library filled with volunteer-curated pieces to show others they are not alone and help educate people about eating disorders.
...launch online campaigns and movements on apps such as TikTok and Instagram in partnership with our own TEI ambassadors, social media influencers who use their platform to honestly and positively spread ED&BDD awareness.
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...partner with schools, gyms, dance studios, community centers, and other organizations to donate resources/hold events with our international chapters and help as many student athletes as possible.
Why This Matters:
Eating disorders and body dysmorphia affect millions of people, yet many are never taught enough about them in school, never diagnosed, or never taken seriously—and it's incredibly toxic in athletic environments. These struggles don't always come with visible signs, and they definitely don't always receive timely care. EmpowerED was made around the belief that support should not depend on visibility or severity.