Namibia's Martha heads to Ho-Chi-Minh City
Martha Kautanevali, who was crowned Miss Earth Namibia 2023, left the country yesterday to represent Namibia at the 23rd Miss Earth pageant taking place on Friday 22 December at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho-Chi -Minh City, Vietnam.Kautanevali said her journey thus far has gone beyond the glittering world of pageants and was instead marked by her sincere commitment to Namibian children.
In an emotional farewell speech, she said: "As I embark on this journey, I want to take with me the love and respect that the children of the Namibian orphanages and centres at risk have shown me during my journey and preparations. To my little champs: I have you, and I dedicate this journey to you and the world," she added.
Her departure was not only a move to the world stage, but also a promise to stand up for the marginalized.