Miss Papua New Guinea

Country: Papua New Guinea
Name: Sarah Kila Karo
Age:  24
Occupation:  Student, Victoria University (Melbourne, Australia)

I was born and spent my formative childhood years in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.  I am the third-born child of long-serving diplomats Mr Kila Ara Karo OBE MBE and Mrs Judith Karo and I attribute my love for travel and culture to my upbringing. I was raised in a diplomatic environment and have actively participated in promoting my country and enjoyed learning about my diverse culture from my parents and elders.

I was educated in Papua New Guinea, Malaysia and Australia where I completed primary and secondary education.

In 2006, I returned to Papua New Guinea and worked for Tower Insurance (PNG) Ltd whilst continuing my professional development with the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF).  

In 2008, I was awarded an Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) to study at Victoria University, Melbourne where I am currently in my final year of a Bachelor of Business degree in Financial Risk Management.  I am a two-time recipient of the Insurance Underwriters Association of Papua New Guinea's Henry Kila Scholarship and my interests include Bikram Yoga, travelling, economics, reading and photography.