Miss World is soon turning out to be more than just a beauty pageant. The pageant has grown manifolds since its establishment. It is no longer just a beauty pageant, it has emerged as a platform for young women from across the globe to showcase their talent, intelligence and work towards a greater good. Miss World pageant provides these contestants to display their culture and raise awareness towards various humanitarian causes, every year the pageant raises millions of pounds for charitable work under the banner of “Beauty with a Purpose” program.
It is amazing to see the beauty queens take such keen interest in the projects and advocacies of the pageant. Recently, Miss World Guyana 2016 Nuriyyih Gerrard, along with the founder of One Act Foundation Guyana, launched the Guyana’s Social and Emotional Learning program (S.E.L) with a social gathering at the Botanical Gardens.
Now, the reigning Miss World British Virgin Islands Kadia Turnbull joined Kassandra Malone and Sasha Wintz, Miss World BVI 2013 and 2015 - to stand in support of those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Kadia stands in support of the cause. During the march, the beauty queen echoed the mantra of "Different, not less".
The 5’7 model, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, was born and raised in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. She wants to become a Marketing Executive at the BVI Tourist Board. Her idea behind competing at Miss World British Virgin Islands was the whole “Beauty With a Purpose” concept of Miss World. The beauty felt inspired by the ideology and believed that it is one of the best ways to give back to the society.