Georgetown: Reigning Miss World Guyana, Rafieya Husain presented a cheque to the Help and Shelter Organization to assist in the fight against Domestic Violence.
In a simple handing over ceremony recently, Ms. Margaret Kertzious, Coordinator of Help and Shelter expressed gratitude for the donation and said it will help continue their efforts in eradicating Domestic Violence and giving support to victims. Kosher also said that more young people with passion like Ms. Husain are needed in this fight.
Ms Rafieya Husain, whose platform at the local pageant was Initial Signs of domestic violence ,noted that this cause is close to her heart since she was a victim herself. She committed to the coordinator that while this donation may be small it is only the beginning as she is determined to use this platform to help people understand the seriousness of this social ill.
She also pointed out that she will continue to seek help locally and internationally to aide in the fight against domestic violence.
Miss World Guyana, Rafieya Husain is currently in Guyana for a number of outreach programs as she prepares for the International Pageant later this year in London.
Miss World is the largest and longest running international beauty pageant. Launched in 1951, it has become one of the world’s most watched annual events worldwide with a viewing audience of over 1 billion people. It is the only pageant that has a Beauty with a Purpose competition which is the name of a special annual award program that singles out and recognizes the Miss World contestant who has shown, through charitable works, to have made a real difference to people in need in her country.
The World Guyana organizer focuses on raising money for charities and mirroring the role and spirit of Miss World at a national level. Under new directorship since 2013, Miss World Guyana holds its annual pageant to identify young Guyanese women who exemplify beauty, talent, intelligence and compassion. The organization aims to create and empower role models who will serve as regional ambassadors, role models, charity representatives, enrich the perception of beauty, and enhance a new strength, energy and spirit for the advancement of women, while positively impacting their communities. Miss World Guyana is not only the most holistic and aspiring job for any young woman but also one of the most prestigious titles to achieve as an accomplishment. The winner of Miss World Guyana represents Guyana with over 130 other countries at the annual Miss World finals. Each year Miss World Guyana entrants and finalists raise money for either chosen charities or projects supported through donations to local charities in need of assistance
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