THE WHATThe Sunflower Project is a platform with a mission to promote a future without sexual violence and to be an advocate for survivors of sexual assault and the organizations that support them.
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THE WHYSunflowers are nature’s symbol of grace under pressure: through the heat and drought of summer, they persevere and stand tall. They are beautiful individually and standing with dozens of other sunflowers. Survivors of sexual assault are just that: each survivor has the opportunity to heal and thrive after their assault. Survivors have the ability to empower other survivors and by that, raise awareness of an increasing issue in the United States.
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In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Months, we have created virtual sunflowers for you to share with friends, family, and colleagues on social media to raise awareness for survivors of sexual violence. Check on the Media page to view all of our sunflower graphics!
Sunflower Stories is LIVE! We are so excited about this new initiative to provide a voice to survivors of sexual violence, or sunflowers. Click on the Sunflower Stories tab to learn more!
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Sunflower NewsInterested in volunteering on one of our Sunflower Days? Look under the "Get Involved Tab" to sign up!
What is a Sunflower Day? Sunflower Days are when we go out into the communities and have discussions about sexual violence the best way we know how: by giving out sunflowers! Tied to each sunflower is an information card about the sexual violence in America as well as information on about our website and resources for survivors. Even if someone doesn't have time to speak to us, they take home a beautiful sunflower to brighten their way and receive education about sexual violence from the card. |
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Meet our founder
Abigail Callaway currently serves as Miss of America as a titleholder
for American Pageants and is the former Miss of Georgia 2018. Abigail created
The Sunflower Project in 2017 to advocate for survivors and to raise awareness
of sexual violence in the United States. Abigail has worked with several local
organizations in the Athens area such as The Cottage, Project Safe, and RSVP.
She was crowned Miss of America in November and will work with
American Pageants to grow The Sunflower Project on a national level.
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for American Pageants and is the former Miss of Georgia 2018. Abigail created
The Sunflower Project in 2017 to advocate for survivors and to raise awareness
of sexual violence in the United States. Abigail has worked with several local
organizations in the Athens area such as The Cottage, Project Safe, and RSVP.
She was crowned Miss of America in November and will work with
American Pageants to grow The Sunflower Project on a national level.
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What is the current status of sexual violence in America?
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According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), every 73 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. 1 out of every 6 women will be the victim of attempted or completed sexual violence in her lifetime, and these statistics increase to 25% for women who are enrolled in college. Survivors have reported various short and long term effects their assault has had on their day to day life such as inability to trust others, shame, guilt, depression, anxiety, addiction, and much more. Approximately 2 out of 3 rapes go unreported, and out of 1000 reported cases, 994 perpetrators walk free.
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