Founder of Miss Sahara Pageant and Model Management
From refugee camps to international runways, Anyier Yuol’s journey represents resilience, determination, and the power of using your platform for social change.
Selected as one of eight young people to represent Australia at the FIFA Football Festival for Hope 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Anyier’s advocacy work began early. Her experiences as a youth leader and ambassador led her to establish Miss Sahara Pageant and Anyier Model Management.
Professional Achievements:
- Founder of Miss Sahara Pageant
- International model and youth ambassador
- Advocate for refugee and migrant rights
- Public speaker on diversity and inclusion
Miss Sahara Pageant celebrates African-Australian beauty while providing opportunities for young women to develop confidence, leadership skills, and cultural pride. The pageant has become a platform for addressing important social issues affecting African communities in Australia.
Anyier’s advocacy focuses on breaking down barriers in the fashion industry and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities. She works to challenge beauty standards while promoting diversity and inclusion across all sectors.
Her model management company provides pathways for aspiring models from diverse backgrounds, ensuring representation that reflects Australia’s multicultural society.
“We need more voices from mainstream brands, PR agencies, talent management and designers to work with African models to create opportunities for our young people.”