'We Are Empowered' Campaign Proves That Everyone Struggles With Bullying.. But Anyone Can Overcome It, Too (PHOTOS) The Huffington Post | By Megan Griffo Posted: 11/20/2013 5:37 pm EST
2464811105 Get Good News Newsletters: Subscribe Follow: Good News, Anti-Bullying, Anti-Bullying Campaign, Mackenzie Koffenberger, Mackenzie Koffenberger We Are Empowered, We Are Empowered, We Are Empowered Anti Bullying, Good News Mackenzie Koffenberger wants the world to know that bullying comes in all forms. Her new online campaign, "We Are Empowered," shows that "nerds and skinny kids" aren't the only ones targeted by bullies. The result is a powerful series of images, growing everyday, that touch on issues like race, sexual orientation, and body image. "The idea is to share your story with people who don't know you," Koffenberger, a 21-year-old senior at the University of Pittsburgh, told The Huffington Post in an interview. "But they know how you feel." Most importantly, her project illustrates that overcoming bullying is more than possible. Visit We Are Empowered's website to submit your own photo and help combat bullying. Also on HuffPost:
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