A woman of the earth is an esteemed title held by many persons who see themselves as protectors of the environment.
One such individual is 21-year-old Amelia Baksh who is a contestant in the Miss Earth Guyana 2019 pageant.

Baksh, a teacher, said her aspiration is to make a difference and meaningful impact on the world by making it a better place.

“I am motivated when I see my voice has the ability to better someone’s life and the way they see the earth,” she said, adding that this is one of the main reasons why she became a teacher.

She has been teaching for just about four years. Over her years in the education sector, she taught at three different schools.
Despite her taxing professional life, she still finds time to draw and create manga which is the Japanese version of comics.
“I also enjoy gardening, researching and executing ideas…I also enjoy reading horror stories,” said Baksh.

Over the next few days, she’ll be using both her professional and creative skills to win the Miss Earth Guyana Pageant.

She believes that the pageant will empower her to make a difference in her country because it’ll give her the opportunity to raise awareness about the environment through her “Beauty for a cause project.”

“This aims to bring youths together so that they can promote environmental sustainability while learning and becoming self – aware, thus improving their mental health.
“I’ve always wanted to be a part of a pageant. I believe it requires a level of maturity to fulfill not only beauty and poise but also the cause/ mission to accomplish. I believe I possess the determination needed to accomplish my goal. This is my endeavour,” she said.
Her advice to persons who share similar aspirations was to never give up hope when you love doing something.

She believes that once it is making you happy, see it as a positive aspect of life despite what others think or say.