Skills For Life
The Skills For Life Foundation exists to transform talent into profession by offering underprivileged young people access to world-class hairdressing education, mentorship, and real career pathways.
Your support helps turn ambition into opportunity, and opportunity into a future defined by confidence, dignity, and skill.
Donate Today and Support Our StudentsEvery contribution directly supports students on their journey toward professional independence through craft, discipline, and education.
Make a Donation.
Sponsor a Student.
Supporting Skills For Life is a direct investment in education with lasting impact. Donations help fund tuition, housing, meals, tools, training, and job placement, allowing students to fully commit to mastering their craft.
Choose how you would like to make a difference.
Support a student through a key phase of their education. Your contribution helps cover foundational training, daily lessons, and supervised practice that builds confidence and discipline.
Support a SemesterProvide professional tools essential to hands-on learning. From scissors to styling equipment, your support ensures students train with the same standards used in leading salons worldwide.
Equip a StudentFund a complete year of education for one student. This sponsorship covers tuition, housing, meals, professional tools, certification, and job placement guidance, creating a life-changing opportunity.
Sponsor a Student
Our Team & Teachers
Behind every student is a team of dedicated educators and mentors. Our teachers bring professional experience, patience, and a deep commitment to guiding students through both technical training and personal growth.
They are not only instructors, but role models shaping the next generation of professionals.
Rob Peetoom
Founder
Renowned hairdresser from the Netherlands who founded the Rob Peetoom brand in 1969, spreading the passion of hairdressing worldwide.
Dayu & Lina
Business Partner & Co-Founder
Driving the mission of Skills For Life in Indonesia, helping underprivileged youth access professional hairdressing education.
Cahya
Headmaster
Leading the school operations and ensuring students receive the highest quality education and training.
Widi
Teacher
Experienced instructor teaching cutting, coloring, and styling techniques to our students.
Santos
Teacher
Dedicated teacher sharing expertise in hairdressing fundamentals and professional techniques.
Herry
Teacher
Skilled instructor helping students master the art of professional hairdressing.
Septi
Teacher
Passionate educator guiding students through their journey to becoming skilled stylists.
Iwal
Teacher
Expert teacher providing hands-on training in cutting and styling techniques.
Ary
Teacher
Talented instructor dedicated to developing the next generation of hairdressing professionals.
Suyas
Assistant Teacher
Supporting students in their practical training and skill development.
Putri
Assistant Teacher
Helping students master fundamental techniques and build confidence in their skills.
Okta
Assistant Teacher
Assisting in classroom activities and supporting students throughout their training.
FAQs
Your donation directly supports underprivileged students aged 16 to 24 enrolled in the Skills For Life program, covering education, housing, and career preparation.
Donations are allocated toward tuition, training materials, professional tools, housing, meals, certification, and job placement support.
Yes. Full-year sponsors may choose to support a specific student and receive updates on their progress throughout the program.
Skills For Life Foundation is a Yayasan registered under Indonesian law. For Indonesian taxpayers, donations may be tax-deductible under Government Regulation No. 93/2010, subject to a maximum of 5% of net income. For international donors, donations are generally not tax-deductible in your home country unless specific arrangements apply. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance.
Absolutely. We welcome individual, corporate, and brand support through financial contributions, tools, or product donations.