As the contenders get ready for an ultimate showdown at the 2014-2015 Mr. Guyana International Competition later in the year, let’s meet our new addition; the confidently handsome Stowell Betham.
The 25 year-old, who describes himself as a very down to earth, determined and ambitious individual has made a number of appearances in the fashion world; strutting the catwalk of Guyana Fashion Week. Betham has also had experience working with a number of local modeling agencies.
Apart from being a resilient activist for HIV awareness in Guyana, Betham also enjoys doing philanthropic work in his spare time. He is also currently attending the University Of Guyana, faculty of Social Science, pursuing a degree in Social Work. Betham is currently employed in the Hospitality Industry as a Supervisor.
With his personal motto, “It’s hard to beat someone who never gives up”, Betham had this to say about his reasons for entering the inaugural competition, “Being someone who is very patriotic about my country, I felt that entering into this competition would provide me with the opportunity to not only represent Guyana on the international stage, but, to be an ambassador and raise awareness for my platform.”
With his platform of “Raising awareness about Herpes in Society among men”, Betham explained that the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) is often times overshadowed by the awareness and emphasis placed on HIV awareness.
“Being an HIV activist, I felt that the amount awareness and emphasis placed on HIV, overshadows other more prevalent STD’s in our society, such as Herpes. It is my goal, through this competition and my platform to bring about awareness about the dangers and effects of Herpes,” Betham said.
Betham will join with 10 other contenders in November to compete for the Inaugural Mr. Guyana International Title.