SARANN JOHN

I am a 20-year-old student studying media in Swansea university in both the Welsh and English language, while teaching myself Spanish, with the hope of becoming a multilingual tv presenter. I have also been a harpist for over a decade and do modelling, weightlifting and volunteering in my spare time.

 

I have a purpose as a Miss Earth Finalist to use my volunteering experiences with animals to inspire others to do the same and promote the importance of animal care and protection. I have already travelled overseas to work with animal rehabilitation sanctuaries as well as volunteering in shelters in Wales as part of my advocacy work. I feel that the moment to act is now since 1 in 6 species in Wales are now vanishing, and there are ways that everyone of us can battle this issue.

 

In order to teach kids the value of providing habitat for wildlife and planting our own seeds to stabilise ecosystems and promote biodiversity, I also volunteer at schools that support "forest schools." We must instil in the younger generation the value of preserving our planet, animals, and the natural environment since they are the ones who will shape our world's future.

 

I also work as an ambassador for Oh So Eco, an organisation that aims to inform people about environmental sustainability and how they may contribute to the preservation of our world. In addition to being a model and ambassador for V3 FIT, which makes vegan gymwear from 100% recycled materials, packages it in biodegradable packaging, and plants one tree for each order, I also represent the rental closet, which promotes fashion sustainability by trying to reduce fast fashion. I am also currently growing my own clothing rental account which I have plans to expand this year by offering diverse sizing to appeal to a wider audience.

 

In the last year, I have raised more than £1000 for charities and animal shelters, including A-sisterhood, Dogs Trust, Wildlife SOS, The Black Mambas, Many Tears Animal Rescue, and more. However, my journey is far from complete. Big things are happening this year, and I can't wait to share with you all the amazing things I have planned for both my finalist journey and beyond.