Born in Morro Da Conceição community in Recife, Pernambuco. Her parents founded a project aimed at supporting children in situations of social vulnerability (CAMM - Center for Boys and Girls), in the Linha do Tiro community where she lived and also worked as a social educator. In the year 2000, she was awarded Millenium Dreamer by UNESCO and in 2022 became the first POC to be crowned Miss Germany. Through her engagement and influence, Domitila received the award for the most influential person on social media in the sustainability category during the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 by WIBA.
Domitila Barros began her Global Impact Journey by receiving the Millennium Dreamer Award from UNESCO, in collaboration with Walt Disney & McDonald’s, in the United States. Her dedicated career in education and advocacy for social and environmental justice inspires people to engage in transformative causes. Domitila has established herself as a driving force in promoting positive changes worldwide.
Domitila initiates her first global beauty campaign and became a global ambassador for a German cosmetics ingredients company, thereby beginning her journey in the beauty industry and connecting it with sustainability, versatility & diversity. "A concept with no contradictions, a concept that emphasizes the identity, beliefs and values of Cosmetic Ingredients: The importance of protecting our planet. Respect, diversity and tolerance. A sustainable way of life and of doing business. Integrity and resilience. All this is reflected not only in our daily behavior as individuals and as a division, but also through a new ambassador who authentically shares our values and who at the same time is “our new face“ to provide an iconic visual to each of our product categories, showing the overall diversity and unity — the Ying & Yang of Cosmetic Ingredients. One face, many facets. One passionate team, countless ideas and solutions for consumers all over the world" - Symrise AG
Domitila Barros' recognition by Deutschland.de in 2021 and her nomination as a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum in 2022 solidified her position, promoting more ethical and sustainable business practices. Her presence at prominent events and her role as a mediator, translating values into content, highlight her commitment to catalyzing significant changes towards a more sustainable future.
In 2022, Domitila was crowned Miss Germany 2022. A contest focused on Women's Empowerment and impactful missions. Her achievement not only reinforced her commitment to values such as environmental protection and women's empowerment but also positioned her as an icon of representativeness, being the first POC to receive the title in 100 years of the contest's history. In the same year, Domitila received third place in the German Sustainability Award, in the design category, and had her first participation as a jury member of the Faircon Awards from Fairtrade Deutschland and #SupportHer from the German Magazine Cosmopolitan.
Domitila Barros continued to expand her influence and impact as a judge of the BNE Prize (Education for Sustainable Development), reinforcing her commitment to promoting sustainable educational practices and projects. Her participation in high-visibility events such as BBB 23 further expanded her reach, bringing her message of sustainability to a diverse and global audience.
This led Domitila to receive the award for the most influential Personality on social media in the category sustainability during the Cannes Film Festival, in France.
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