Juggling her career, CIMA exams, mentoring, charity, modelling, raising awareness of environmental issues and encouraging others to strive for their dreams through her career advice as an alumnus – but Miss England National Finalist Keflyn isn’t done yet!
A global issue very close to Keflyn’s heart, crime against the most vulnerable in our society – child abuse. She strongly feels against the mistreatment of children, after witnessing disadvantaged children being abused in the streets of India, “Those images will never leave my head”, says Keflyn. Keflyn is set out to implement her campaign across England to help victimised youngsters live a normal, fun childhood, whilst also volunteering with NSPCC to educate the young generation on the serious matter.
Around 50,000 children in England are looked after by their local authority and more than 50,000 children are on a Child Protection Plan due to experience/risk of abuse or neglect, ONS 2019. Studies show children who have experienced child abuse are four times more likely to suffer from mental illnesses and are more likely to experience abuse later in their life. Keflyn believes children will benefit from education on how to address such situations, encouragement to speak up without fear and embarrassment and help to deal with the trauma now and in the future.
Keflyn became a Cyber-bullying mentor 8 years ago whilst she was in secondary school. “For children facing abuse or neglect at home, school is an escape from the mistreatment they receive, but what if they get mistreated in school too or online? Where is their escape?”, says Keflyn. A rapid increase in social media usage, also led to an increase in online-bullying, Keflyn took this opportunity to feature on a BBC Panorama documentary to raise awareness on the matter. As child abuse rose by 16% during Covid-19, Keflyn continued mentoring throughout the pandemic and did not limit it to children only – “The Mental Health Check Up by Keflyn” is still ongoing.
“I have discovered my life purpose during my Miss England journey and Covid-19, it has been an immeasurable blessing and I want to serve others selflessly. I am so blessed in every aspect of my life; I don’t want to live an amazing life if I can’t help others live their best life too.”, says Keflyn.
Keflyn was awarded as Miss London Top Fundraiser and was 2nd runner up in Miss London, she held a Virtual Carboot Sale using Instagram live to fundraise from her back garden for Beauty With A Purpose. Another successful fundraiser held by Keflyn was her Fitness Bootcamp in efforts to fundraise for the first ever Virtual Miss England Semi Final.
After recently becoming a WASUP Ambassador, Keflyn is truly demonstrating that you can do it all. A day after the Miss London photoshoot at the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites & Residences, she held a canal clean with other WASUP Ambassadors, Miss England Finalists and Canals & Rivers Trust.
Her next mission is to raise awareness of the incredible Linda Mary Clarke Memorial Award, encouraging women in STEM careers to strive for their dreams with the financial support of the award. With her “you can do it all” attitude, she wants to inspire women to apply for the award. As an alumnus for her university, Keflyn has delivered career advice on student panels whilst representing the University of West London.
“Miss England is an amazing platform to do amazing things, you can reach the nation and beyond with the doors Miss England opens for you. I am so grateful to Angie and the Miss England team for going above and beyond to continue the Miss England 2020 contest despite a global pandemic.”, says Keflyn.
Interesting things about Keflyn
- Keflyn strongly feels against the mistreatment of children, after witnessing disadvantaged children being abused in the streets of India, “Those images will never leave my head”, says Keflyn.
- Keflyn is set out to implement her campaign across England to help the young generation who has been a victim of child abuse, she believes children will benefit from education on how to address such situations, encouragement to speak up without fear and embarrassment and help to deal with the trauma now and in the future.
- She is currently volunteering with NSPCC.
- Keflyn became a Cyber-bullying mentor 8 years ago whilst she was in secondary school.
- A rapid increase in cyber-bullying motivated Keflyn to raise awareness on the serious matter; she featured on a BBC Panorama documentary to raise awareness.
- Child abuse rose by 16% during Covid-19, Keflyn continued mentoring throughout the pandemic and did not limit it to children only – “The Mental Health Check Up by Keflyn” is still ongoing.
