Hope Faith Kaumatule, a Hawaii-based contestant from the villages of Malie and Puipa’a, is sharing her knowledge and experiences to support students struggling with mental health.Kaumatule is a health care professional, community advocate, mentor and woman of faith whose heart for service is deep...
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By Su'emalolefasula Taylor Ieremia
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27 August 2026, 6:00PM
Women are actively leading but their contributions are routinely undervalued and denied the same authority as their male…
Malie welcomed Hope Faith Kaumatule with an ‘Ava ceremony during her first visit to the village. Kaumatule said visiting Malie…
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