Children ask beauty queens about overcoming adversity, ambition and what it takes to become a Miss World

Miss World 2025 contestants hand kits to orphaned kids throughout a charity occasion in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
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Miss World 2025 contestants hand kits to orphaned kids throughout a charity occasion in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
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NAGARA GOPAL

In a show of compassion and solidarity, greater than 200 orphaned kids, together with kids dwelling with HIV or visible impairment, have been welcomed with open arms by 108 Miss World 2025 contestants on the Trident in Hyderabad on Wednesday (Might 28, 2025) morning. The gathering marked the start of a charity initiative organised by Fortune Hospitality and Sudeeksha Estates, in collaboration with Beauty with a Purpose — the Miss World Organisation’s humanitarian platform.

The spotlight of the morning was the non-public interactions between the kids and the sweetness queens, who come from international locations throughout the globe. Because the contestants sat right down to share a meal and heartfelt conversations, kids hailing from completely different elements of Telangana requested questions on ambition, overcoming adversity, and what it takes to develop into a Miss World.

“Life will probably be laborious, there will probably be hurdles, we’ve to maintain taking over challenges one step at a time,” mentioned reigning Miss World Krystyna Pyszkova, who inspired the kids to imagine in themselves and worth schooling. Julia Morley, chairperson and CEO of the Miss World Organisation, echoed the sentiment, saying schooling is the one strongest device to remodel their futures.

Miss India 2023, Nandini Gupta, provided phrases of consolation and belonging to the kids by saying “You aren’t orphans, we’re your loved ones, Miss World is your loved ones.”

The occasion was not only a one-day celebration. In an announcement, Fortune Hospitality dedicated to a one-year sponsorship for the 200 kids, making certain they obtain complete care that features instructional assist, vitamin, clothes, and private necessities. Every youngster throughout the occasion was handed over a bag consisting of college kits, protein dietary supplements, digital watches, toys, and trolley baggage for his or her belongings. The initiative will even fund the entire renovation of the Victoria Memorial Home, making a extra nurturing and dignified house for its younger residents.

“This isn’t charity, that is dedication. Along with the Miss World Organisation, we goal to offer these kids not simply hope, however an actual alternative to develop, be taught, and thrive,” mentioned Mr. Ramakrishna, managing director of Fortune Hospitality.