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"RESOLVE TO SOLVE!"

Because I'm NOT just a girl! Being a girl doesnt make me worth LESS! Being a girl means I am PRICEless! My value is, "far above rubies!"

Being honored for my work with kids in developing nations.

Being honored for my work with kids in developing nations.

About Me

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Tamavua, Suva, Fiji
I was born in Seoul, South Korea and spent most of my childhood in Savusavu and Cakaudrove, Fiji. My family moved to the United States following a Fijian coup d'état. I now reside back in my home country of Fiji, but am presently working with orphans and widows in northern India. "It takes ALL of us to DO, what we are all CALLED to do! Resolve to SOLVE!" Hosanna Kabakoro

India...Land of Contrasts

India...Land of Contrasts
With some of "My kids,"

BIO

In 2008 I interned for U.S. Senator Larry Craig who later appointed me a United States Senate Page for the 110th Congress. I attended the prestigious United States Senate Page School during my tenure.

Upon returning to Idaho, I worked as a correspondent for the Magic Valley Times News and interned atKLIX-FM Radio in Idaho, and also in the News Department at Southern Idaho's CBS affiliate KMVT. I was home schooled and have attended College of Southern Idaho. I will begin Law School in Fiji in 2011.

I am founder of 2-Way-Street, a program that empowers, enables and encourages refugee and at-risk-relocated-youth, and also TATUR, a program that teaches kids in developing nations to access and use technology responsibly. In April 2011, I will launch UniTeen to address the problems of stereotype and prejudice faced by polynesian youth. Im also working on a program to provide counseling to individuals who abuse others.....they are hurting and need comfort and understanding, not condemnation.

Awards and commendations
After relocating to Twin Falls, I became active in public service, with an emphasis on relocated and at-risk-immigrant youth. I am a recipient of the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medal Congressional Awards, a Jefferson Award recipient and the President's Award. I am also the recipient of a $30,000.00 Discover Scholarship, and was named a Philanthropic Education Organization Scholar. In 2009, former First Lady Laura Bush formally recognized me for my public service and presented me with the Prudential Spirit of Community Award.

I earned Girl Scouts' highest honor, a Gold Award, and was named one of ten Girl Scouts Young Woman of Distinction in 2010. The organisation appointed me a lifetime member of the National Girl Scout Advisory Board.

In 2010 I was nominated as one of Idaho Governor Butch Otter's Brightest Stars.

In addition to my work with the Times News, I have written for UNLOCK MAGAZINE, and appeared on the covers of two national magazines, (Justine Magazine and Savvy Magazine) I serve as a representative and spokesperson for the H.Y.P.E. Movement. In November 2010, I was honored to be a featured speaker at the Destined for Greatness Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In December 2010, Three Dot Dash announced me as one of their 26 Global Youth Leaders.

I am proud to have represented the great state of Idaho in the 2010 Miss Teen USA pageant, where I was named Miss Congeniality...hey! No Jokes!

Learning Teamwork along the Ganges...

Learning Teamwork along the Ganges...

Love one another.....

Love one another.....

Monday, November 2, 2009

Girl Scouts is much more than cookies and badges!

I had the most wonderful time at the annual Girl Scouts of the Silver Sage Women of Today and Tomorrow luncheon! It was so challenging to meet women who are making a difference in our communities, state and nation.

Having corresponded with Debbie L. at our GS Headquarters for the past couple of years, I was thrilled to finally meet her in person. She is as kind and interesting as I expected!

There were women in attendance at the luncheon who have received their Girl Scout Gold Awards for amazing, sustainable projects and I learned quite a bit from a number of them.

There were also younger women, projected to be tomorrow's Women of Impact, and my friends, Dakota Barnes and Ashton Lupton of Ketchum, were among them! The girls helped make the New Zealand Special Olympics Team feel welcome when they were here for the Special Olympics. WAY TO GO GIRLS!

I know some young women think Girl Scouts is dated, old fashioned and geeky, and I hope that if you are one who feels this way, you will do yourself a favor and reconsider.

Girl Scouts is one of the most empowering GIRL-FRIENDLY organizations around, and some of the best and brightest people I know, are GIRL SCOUTS!

Mrs. Laura Bush, Mrs. Nancy Reagan and Kay Bailey-Hutchison, the esteemed Senator from Texas, were Girl Scouts. So were Madelaine Albright, former Secretary of State, and Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor! 1st Woman Space Shuttle Commander Astronaut, Lt Col Eileen Collins, News Anchor, Katie Couric and Rocker, Sheryl Crow also proudly wore the green! Publisher Mary Fiore and skier Suzy Chaffee were Girl Scouts too!

The list goes on and on and there is hardly a field of business, science, academics, sports, the arts, music or the media, where you won't find Girl Scouts!

I encourage you to call your local Girl Scout office and find out how you can become a Girl Scout! If you live way, way out in the boonies, (like my friend, Sarah,) ask about becoming a Juliette, or consider starting your own troop!

I promise you wont be disappointed, and will make friends who will, not only go far themselves, but who will be there to support you as you reach for the stars!

Im running late and have to get homework done for classes tomorrow, so I will sign off.

Have a great week!
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