My name is Mary Dour and I’m 19 years old. I’m Sudanese but I have been living in Buffalo NY for seven years now, with my mother and my younger sibilings. I’m the oldest of the family so I always have to set a good example for my younger sibilings. I’m a student at Eire Community College and I’m studying Social Sciences/ International Relations.

My goal is to work in the Human Rights field specialiazing in helping women and children. I enjoy working with people and I also think that everyone has a right to live in a healthy environment. I also enjoy modeling and the whole fashion industry. I think fashion should be enjoyable to every woman. One of my goals is to make a difference in the whole African continent, especially the countries that been affected by civil wars. I think my participating in Miss Africa USA will help me to achieve my goals. Thank you for this opportunity.