Catriona Gray is encouraging the public the continue using social media to express their views, particularly on leadership and their country, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In her video conference with reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, Gray said leaders across the globe should be made aware of the thoughts and sentiments of their people so they can better serve them amid the crisis.
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| Catriona Gray attends the 2019 Latin American Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on October 17, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) |
"I really implore everyone to use social media to express your views, whether it be for leadership, whether it be for your country, whether it be for your socio-economic situation, or what you're going through," said the Filipino-Australian beauty queen, who was crowned Miss Universe in 2018.
"I feel that your voices should be heard, our leaders should be able to hear that, too," she added.
Gray also happily shared the success of her "No Work, No Rice" campaign with Young Focus Philippines.
"So far it's been amazing. We've been able to reach 6,000 families which is about 8,000 to 10,000 individuals through donating 60,000 kilograms of rice," she said.
"I feel like this situation has given every individual the opportunity to rise to the occasion and find the spirit of generosity, and also finding a place to give back to the community."
The live video call early Friday morning (Manila time) is part of the Miss Universe Organization's #UniverseUnited campaign, which aims to build a virtual community amid the crisis through fruitful conservations.
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| Catriona Gray attends the 2019 Latin American Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on October 17, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) |
Before Gray, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach took part in the call with Tunzi and talked about her online fundraiser for medical frontliners in Metro Manila.
