Founded | 2011 |
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Founders | |
Type | NGO |
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Revenue (2015) | $903,263[1] |
Expenses (2015) | $757,950[1] |
Website | bornthisway |
Born This Way Foundation (sometimes abbreviated as BTWF) is a non-profit organization founded in 2012 by American artist and activist Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta.[2][3][4][5] Named after the singer's 2011 album Born This Way, and the song with the same name the foundation is committed to supporting the wellness of young people and working with them to "make the world kinder and braver".
The foundation prioritizes the mental health and wellness of young people by working to promote kindness and open and honest conversations about mental health, validating the emotions of young people, and eradicating the stigma around mental health.
Furthermore, the foundation works to "connect, engage, and inspire young people — on the road, in their communities, and online". The foundation's programs focus on modeling healthy conversations about mental wellness, connecting youth with resources and services, and fostering communities that prioritize mental health.