When Elliot Costello and a group of other people visited Cambodia, he had an encounter with a young girl named Thea.
Little did Elliot know that this encounter would have an impact so profound on him that it would help start a movement whose goal is to end sexual abuse against children.
Namely, Thea always had nail polish on her tiny nails. One day, as she and Elliot chatted, she asked to paint one of his nails. He agreed and was happy to speak to the chatty girl, but he then learned that she was once a victim of sexual abuse.
“As she painted one of my nails, I assured her I would always keep it that way to remember her, and by extension, her suffering,” Elliot said.
This motivated Elliot to try and make positive change among men so that less and less children fall victims of sexual abuse.
That is when he came up with the movement called #PolishedMan where men put nail polish on one of their nails. That one nail represents the one in five children who will be victims of sexual violence.
Polished Man works towards ending sexual violence against children. According to the organization, “being a Polished Man means challenging violent behavior and language, both locally and globally.”
Elliot believes that since men are responsible for 96% of this type of violence against children globally, they should be catalyst for change if we are ever to see an end to the abuse of innocent children.
The goal with the painted nail isn’t just to remind people of the number of children who are abused every single day, but to serve as a conversation starter about this reality, leading to new ideas about prevention. He also hopes that people will start donating to “support educational programs and resources for child survivors of abuse,” as per APlus.
We hope that more men, including celebrities would be willing to join this movement.
This Elephant Is Breaking the Internet: Only 7% of People See the Second Hidden Animal in the Image
Wow, our favorite pachyderm has really caused a buzz online!
Have you seen the picture of a majestic elephant holding a log with its trunk? Look closer, there’s more to this snapshot than initially meets the eye. Camouflaged within the shadow of this gentle giant lurks an unexpected surprise on this serene farm.
Only a select few, roughly 1% of observers, can spot the concealed animal in under 11 seconds. Do you belong to this elite group? Put your observation skills to the test with this challenging visual puzzle and see if you can uncover the hidden guest in this mind-bending optical illusion.
Optical illusions manipulate our senses and challenge our perceptions. Can you detect the camouflaged creature in the picture, alongside the imposing elephant?
Take a good look at the image above. It’s not just a photograph; it’s a mystery waiting to be solved. Amidst the familiar scene of an elephant grasping a log against a rustic barn backdrop, another creature remains cleverly hidden. Demonstrate your sharp eye by locating this concealed animal.
If you haven’t spotted it yet, focus your attention on the right side of the image near the elephant’s tail. The interloper, highlighted in blue in the illustration below, emerges as a hidden head near the elephant’s hindquarters.
Optical illusions provide a captivating mental exercise, honing our perception. The image of the elephant concealing another creature beautifully exemplifies this phenomenon. While only a few manage to swiftly uncover the hidden creature, every individual possesses unique skills and talents worthy of recognition.
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