Miss Diaspora Africa International Pageant Summer of 2016

Miss Diaspora Africa International (MDA) Director Letter I can't begin to express how excited I am to partner with my friends in the fashion and beauty industries to bring you the 1st Miss Diaspora Africa International Pageant also known as MDA. We know it is imperative for us to create a movement that shines a light on women of color, as so often mainstream media degrades and misrepresents our beauty as daughters of the Diaspora. It’s time for women of Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latina and African American to be appreciated and uplifted for the amazing, powerful, game-changers that they are in the world. Women of African descendants have made their mark in history as just more than video vixens or Reality TV stars.  What distinguishes MDA from all other pageants to date?  The Miss Diaspora Africa International Pageant surpasses the cliché theme "Beauty with a Purpose" MDA embodies the aesthetics of the country or state, culture and the candidate… Read more by opening the document enclosed.

Miss Diaspora Africa (MDA) Pillars Culture Unity Respect Elegance

MDA Criteria Must be between the ages 18-26 years old at the time of pageant Caribbean, Latin American or African American descent (Applicants outside the US welcome) Available for mandatory events – promotion parties, photo shoots, fittings, etc. Must have an active social media presence Applications must be submitted with required documentation (please see application for details) Sponsorship fee due 3 days prior to the first photo shoot  If you believe you are the MDA Beauty we’re looking for click on the application and apply We look forward to working with you, and don’t forget to connect with us via social media. Connect with us on social media: https://m.facebook.com/MissDiasporaAfricaIntl

Miss Diaspora Africa Pageant Winner Miss Diaspora Africa will receive money and prizes worth $10K Discounts on custom made clothing and from boutiques Handbags Shoes (Chinese Laundry, Aldo and Macy’s) Swarovski jewelry 3 evening/cocktail dresses Makeup sponsors/ make-up artist Fiji Camera/selfie stick Mini Ipad Radio/TV appearances on well-known channels  & shows Photoshoot for specific special events or advertisement for exclusive brands PR assistance for the year of 2016-2017 Translator assistance during international audiences United Nations appearances 2 trips 1 in USA and one in Caribbean 3-4 days (flight sponsorship) Compete in other national and international of her choice

MDA Market Place for Entrepreneur/NGO/Corporation Sponsorship A brand/corporation/entrepreneur can donate products or service to MDA gift bags. Your company could also take part in our market place. Your business will be entitled to 70% profit. For brands that only want to participate in the market place we negotiate a buy-in price. Your company can take their 80% profit...in exchange for daily promo on your social media & website. Any sponsor who donates funds gets the 80% profit in the MDA market place. If the amount of their contribution exceeds $2500; will receive 90% profit in the MDA Market Place.

MDA Corporate Sponsorship We kindly ask that you provide the following information to be considered as a Corporate Sponsor: Company Logo for all marketing materials and step and repeat Professional headshot of yourself or company staff Professional website or link of your portfolio, professional pictures of your products and/or services

MDA Media Sponsorship Platinum Partnership $10,000+ Name/Logo included in all advertising (web banners, ticket outlets, commercials) and PR efforts (press releases, interviews, and social media sites) Logo on step and repeat Banner and link on official MDA site 10- recognition announcements throughout the event 2 full page ads in the event program 7- VIP tickets to pageant Backstage access to meet judges, hosts, and contestants Gold Partnership: $ 5,000-$10,000 Banner and Link on official MDA site Full page ad in event program 5- recognition announcements throughout event 4- VIP tickets to pageant Silver Partnership: $2,500- $5,000 Half-page ad in event program 4-VIP tickets to pageant

Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” Maya Angelou

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