Not only is the Miss World Organisation keeping up to its Beauty With a Purpose motto, Stop Hunger Now has also been doing its best to do exactly what its name suggests. As reported to you previously, Miss World 2016, Stephanie Del Valle with Miss World Australia 2016 Madeline Cowe, Miss World Kenya 2016, Evelyn Njambi, Miss World Belgium 2016, Lenty Frans, Miss World Indonesia 2015, Maria Harfanti, Miss World US 2016 Audra Mari and Mr World 2016 Rohit Khandelwal, are in South Africa to work on the mission of Stop Hunger Now.
Before starting their tour, the representatives attended the Hockey World League Semi-Finals (World Cup Qualifier) that was being held in Johannesburg. As the representatives arrived, the Australian team were 2-1 down, in what was, a must win game. Upon arrival of Madeline Cowe of Australia, the team managed to score 2 goals in the last 2 minutes, winning the game. During the press interviews post match the captain described Madeline as a good luck charm and also asked if she would be available to attend their remaining 6 games they have in Johannesburg.
After enjoying a fun-filled match, the team started an action packed day by visiting Alexandra Township, Soweto, and the Apartheid Museum. The team visited the Apartheir Museum to learn about the legacy of Nelson Mandela. Chief Mandela also invited the Miss World Team to take part in the Mandela Challenge and by doing so, becoming a part of the Mandela Legacy that empowers all young people to be of service to their communities.
Next the Miss World Team visited The Mpumelelo Creche in Alexandra Township to distribute food parcels, and various other supplies in collaboration with Stop Hunger Now.
Stop Hunger Now is an international organisation that coordinates the distribution of food and other life-saving aid worldwide. Stop Hunger Now Southern Africa (SHN SA) operates in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
