Very determined to be taken seriously, Paris Hilton announced she will be taking a trip to Rwanda in hopes of leaving "a mark on the world" and change her "party girl" image forever.

Before this very recent interview with Newsweek, we haven’t had the chance to read anything of importance about the heiress, since she was released from jail in June. She was sentenced to 23 days behind bars after breaking the terms of her probation on a DUI charge.

Once she was a free woman, the "Simple Life" star said she was a changed person and vowed to become a better person and ditch the lifestyle and image she had before going to prison.

"There are a lot of bad people in L.A.," she said. " Before, my life was about having fun, going to parties, it was a fantasy, "she told Newsweek magazine for this week's issue. "But when I had time to reflect, I felt empty inside. I want to leave a mark on the world," she explained.

The change began immediately after being released from prison as she moved out of the house she owned into a gated community where paparazzi can’t reach her, shortened her hair and was spotted out partying a lot less.

Probably one of the biggest steps in her make-over is yet to be made, consisting of her charity mission to Rwanda. She will be packing her bags and leave for a five-day visit to Africa where she will visit schools and health-care clinics.

"She's using her celebrity and the cameras that follow her for the good of humanity," says Scott Lazerson, the founder of the organization Paris will be traveling with, "Playing for Good."

"I'm scared, yeah. I've heard it's really dangerous. I've never been on a trip like this before," the 26-year-old said, adding she’s willing to make any sacrifices it takes, including feeding herself with candy bars.

In order to clear the mass of misconceptions about her, Paris, who will have a video camera with her said she loves “having everything documented. It shows people what everyday life is like for me, how hard I work."

"I’ve been linked to so many guys, but there’s nothing romantic going on at all," she contends. "I get along better with guys than girls. I trust them more. They don’t get all girly and mean. Girls have drama."