Shakti Shankeerthana Shunmugam will represent South Africa in the upcoming 2020 Miss Interglobal pageant.
Shakti, 24, stands 165 cm is South African born, East Indian-French by ethnicity, Canadian by nationality.
She currently holds the title of Miss Interglobal South Africa 2020, having recently passed on her title as Miss Southern British Columbia World 2019, where she placed Top 15 at Miss World Canada 2019. She is the former Miss BC 2015 and student at the University of British Columbia. Shakti Shunmugam is an empowerist, philanthropist, influencer and entrepreneur.
Through her travels, family history and life experiences, Shakti has become disheartened at the amount of poverty and social injustices that exist in the world. This has allowed her to be grateful for the opportunities and resources made available while living in Canada and to be a voice for those that have been oppressed, so that they may experience themselves, the blessings and privileges the World has to offer.
She is a strong advocate for human rights and equality, and has always been passionate about giving back. Shakti’s motto is to live everyday to the fullest, with a grateful heart and open mind, striving to uplift others so they may genuinely smile from their hearts, hence creating a domino effect; the gift that keeps on giving. Shakti is a strong advocate for human rights, equality and in empowering others through Global Goal #4: Quality Education.
Shakti has worked with NGO’s and Non-Profits around the globe, empowering underprivileged children and women to pursue an education (Global Goal #4). She works with organisations in human traffic prevention and working with women escaping the commercial sex trade. In South Africa, Shakti has volunteered with a home for severely disabled Children; in Thailand, she has worked with organizations to help women transition from the commercial sex trade to being self-sufficient, safe, empowered and educated; and In Canada, she organizes events to raise awareness about ongoing social issues and to raise funds for child education and development. Shakti’s recent awareness gala raised funds to provide education for 3 formerly trafficked, underprivileged Indonesian girls, whom she visited and spent time with in June of 2019.
As an entrepreneur, Shakti has recently acquired the title of CEO of her startup ELYSIUM, a luxury concierge company, providing service for clients world wide, set to launch mid-June of 2020.
Shakti is also the founder of KALAHARII, online swim store, which aims to inspire others. She uses her social media influence to enlighten others, branding KALAHARII as a lifestyle, in uniting women from all walks of life, sharing their own respective stories as a means to elevate others around the world. $2 profit from every order supports Pratham in providing an education for children from the slums of India and Plan International's Because I Am A Girl Campaign.
She believes that as children of the Universe, together in unity and through love, more can be accomplished to make a positive impact in shaping the world and strives to use her platform as Miss Interglobal South Africa 2020 to inspire this change.
Most amazing thing about her country:
"From the earliest known controlled-fire of humankind, to the discovery of the largest diamond found in the world and home to the worlds Big 5; South Africa- the Rainbow Nation, a flag that is a symbol of a country rich in history, diversity, culture, and mother nature's beauty. South Africa, although having experienced struggles, is a developing country, resilient in it's long walk to Freedom, producing some of the world's most renown leaders including Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi."
"South Africa, for many consecutive years, has placed in the top 25 Places of the World to visit; Cape-Town frequently having placed in the top 3. There is so much this country has to offer, with much to see and do and a country of diverse culture for many to learn from. Not to mention a cuisine that combines the cooking of the indigenous South African tribes with that of the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonials and a blend of Indian Spice; an entire gastronomical experience on its own!"
"Places I've been and that I recommend for you to visit :
Cape Town:
Cape of Good Hope, Robben Island, Table Mountain and Vula Yoga, Boulders Beach, V&A Waterfront, Ratanga Junction, Maclears Beacon, Chapman’s Peak and Drive, Cape Peninsula, Castle of Good Hope, Camps Bay Beach.
Johannesburg:
Cradle of Humankind, Apartheid Museum, Museum Africa, Gold Reef City, Mandela's House, Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, Lion Park, Wits Art Museum, Rosebank Arts & Crafts Market.
Durban (my hometown):
Durban Museum of Natural Science, Durban Beach Front and promenade, Golden Mile Beach, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Kwa Muhle Museum, Mitchell Park, Durban Botanical Gardens, Beachwood Mangroves Nature Walk, Florida Road, Umgeni River Bird Park, uShaka Marine World, Surf Beaches, Japanese Gardens, Country Club Beach.
Sun City:
Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, Valley of the Waves, Kwena Crocodile Farm, Lost City Golf Course.
Game Reserves, Safari Lodges, Nature:
Kruger National Park, Cango Caves, Sabi Sand, Kalahari, St. Lucia, Sondela, Addo Elephant National Park."
"Welcome to only a part of my mother Africa, and a few of my favorite places to visit in South Africa. Hope you can one day visit and enjoy the rare fruits this country has to offer! Until then,"
Hamba Kahle
(Zulu: Good bye)
The first edition of Miss Interglobal will take place in India.
Advocacy of Miss Interglobal: PEACH
P - Peace amongst all nations and Poverty Alleviation
E - Education and Empowerment
A - Advocacy against Domestic Violence
C - Climate Action
H - Health and Well being
(Photo Courtesy: Shakti Shankeerthana Shunmugam / Miss Interglobal)
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