Maré makes Namibia proud

Despite the disappointing news that she won’t be returning to the finals in the Miss World Pageant in March, Namibia’s representative, Annerie Maré, continues to make Namibia proud.
“I was more saddened by the fact that my project did not render the results that I had hoped and worked for. However, this has not derailed my mission: To help Namibia become a thriving export to the world.
“I realise I can’t do this on my own, but that it has to be tackled as a nation,” she said.
While waiting for the final dates for the Miss World pageant, Annerie opted to stay in the United States until March, where she is working at the Eagles Wings Educational Girls Home, a project she also started in Namibia a few years ago.
“I will also continue to raise awareness for my ‘Beauty With Purpose’ project, and ‘Our Water, My Development’, which focuses on educating and empowering woman and children in basic agriculture to help communities with gardening and the provision of clean water”.

Busy
In the meantime, Maré said her schedule is full. “I’ve been meeting with professors and students in agriculture, as well as speaking at schools, local farms and at the largest university in West Virginia, meeting with the agricultural department and speaking to college students regarding the needs we face in Namibia and what solutions are available.”
On her pageant experience, Maré shared that having had the opportunity to represent Namibia internationally was the greatest honour.
“There are many amazing and valuable life lessons that I will forever take with me out of this experience,” she said.

Paying it forward
“Because of my knowledge and understanding of pageantry, I would like to mentor young future beauty queens who will be going on to national and international pageants. Being a motivator and inspiration to the next generation is paramount in helping to bring changes to the basic needs we face as Namibians,” she said.
She added that she will be working with various tourism organisations in showcasing Namibia to the world.
“I will also continue working with young people to help them find their purpose in life, with a focus on mental health and life skills.
“Then, I will continue working on Eagles Wings Girls Namibia and Heal the Land. On a personal note, I will focus on my personal perfume range called Anne7 Fragrances that was launched last year, as well as complete my bachelor’s degree in counselling.”