It's simply been wonderful,says Miss Earth
Thursday, May 28, 2009
This year's Miss Earth final will be held on August 22 at Maitisong, Maruapula School, Gaborone.
Speaking in an interview with Showbiz, Ngwako stated that her reign as Miss Earth has enlightened and broadened her knowledge of environmental issues, something she might have taken for granted had it not been for the title. Ngwako confessed that before entering Miss Earth Botswana she had never participated in any pageant, but through her sister's persuasion, she decided to give it a try. Ngwako said that once she registered and established what the pageant was all about, she got more intrigued. The Miss Earth pageant winners give meaning and relevance by promoting worthwhile environmental causes and getting actively involved in caring for and the preservation of Mother Earth, as the title suggests. Ngwako said as the queen she has learnt much about environmental issues affecting both Botswana and the rest if the globe. In her second year in a broadcasting related course, Ngwako said had she entered the pageant while she was still in secondary school, she would have probably studied something related to environmental conservation at university. Since her reign Ngwako has been involved in a number of environmental activities, including litter picking with the Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC). She has also participated in the Mission Green Earth Stand Up Take Action (MGESUTA) campaign at the invitation of the British Council, during which she participated in an environmental workshop and tree planting.
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