We believe that mastering a craft can transform a life. That’s why we provide underprivileged youth in Bali the opportunity to become skilled, confident hair professionals
Free of charge. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and access to real tools of the trade, we don’t just teach a profession, we help build a future.
Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating under Rob Peetoom Global, the Skills for Life Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth through professional hairdressing education.
Our mission is to provide free schooling and hands-on training programs in Indonesia, helping young individuals gain the skills, confidence, and career opportunities to build a better future.
Indonesia
4th Most populous country
Indonesia is home to more than 270 million people living across over 6,000 inhabited islands from a total of 17,000 islands nationwide.
Productivity age
More than 70% of Indonesia’s population is in the productive age group, contributing to a strong and growing workforce.
Economic growth
Indonesia recorded a 5% economic growth rate in 2023, making it the 16th largest economy in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia.
Education
With a population of more than 270 million, Indonesia faces both challenges and opportunities in ensuring equal access to education across thousands of islands.
Lack of labor
Over 500,000 salon workers serve Indonesia’s population, yet more skilled hairdressers are needed to meet the demands of nearly 300 million people.
To become a leading education and skill-training provider for the salon industry, accessible to youth who aspire to become hairdressers but lack the means and opportunities.
Through education, we aim to transform lives — creating a ripple effect that uplifts students, their families, and their communities.
To create skilled and confident hairdressers who are ready to work professionally in salons and serve clients with excellence.
Each year, we aim to provide qualified talent to meet the growing needs of the beauty industry — strengthening the salon community while transforming the lives of our students and their families.
To supply skilled talent to the growing beauty industry while transforming underprivileged youth into professional hairdressers – empowering them to uplift their families and communities.
Skills for Life Foundation runs a nonprofit, full-scholarship school and training center for youth from marginalized and underprivileged backgrounds across Indonesia.
We provide professional hairdressing education for those with a strong passion, determination, and dream to build a better future through their craft.
