Testimonial #1
“Volunteering with Beyond Hunger has allowed me to take an experience that was difficult and ugly and turn it into something beautiful:
helping others love themselves and their bodies. I know that in every classroom we present to, there is at least one student who is resonating with our lesson and realizing they are not alone in their struggle.”
— Anna, age 18, Peer Educator
Testimonial #2
“Beyond Hunger has been presenting to 9th grade students in the San Rafael City Schools for more than a decade,
presenting on the topics of Body Image, Intuitive Eating and the unrealistic portrayal of people of all genders in the media. Teachers have found these presentations very effective and relevant to our curriculum and to our students' lives."
— San Rafael High School Health Teacher
Testimonial #8
"I was able to have a place where I could come and say 'I'm struggling…
and I want to empower other people and I want to tell my story.' I don't think I would be here if it wasn't for Beyond Hunger."
— Female teen, Peer Educator Program
Testimonial #7
“I've been a Peer Educator at Beyond Hunger for about two-three years and I'm so grateful
for the opportunity to spread awareness about eating disorders and advocate for body acceptance."
— Angelina, age 17, San Rafael High School
Testimonial #6
“Being part of the Peer Education Program has taught me not only practical skills such as public speaking, leadership, and teamwork
but also to approach every situation with compassion."
— Grace, age 18, San Marin High School
Testimonial #5
“I have not struggled with any of those obsessions from my eating disorder in 7 years…
I'm starting to believe that Beyond Hunger really works!"
— Female teen, program participant
Testimonial #4
“Learning to love yourself just the way you are is a message that Beyond Hunger brings to life in a powerful and thoughtful way...
Their message is strong and powerful; be your best person, instead of judging yourself or others learn to accept, and above all else, understand and value the person that you are."
— Teacher, 2014
Testimonial #3
“Beyond Hunger’s the only place, especially locally, that I’ve ever found that incorporates other peers
into the work they do and has the peers help each other out.”
— Female teen, Peer Educator Program