Sumba Hospitality Foundation is an organization based on the island of Sumba in Indonesia which believes that all young people should get an opportunity in life to grow and make a better future for themselves. By offering vocational education in hospitality, the organization provides young Sumbanese people with the skills they need to create employment opportunities on the island.
What do they do?
Sumba is one of the poorest regions in Indonesia. To end the circle of poverty, Sumba Hospital Foundation encourages young adults to dream big and empower them through education, training, and work experience.
The foundation main goals are to:
-Build a sustainable model for responsible tourism development, while preserving the cultural history of the Sumbanese people;
-Provide a much needed vocational education to underprivileged students and give them the opportunity of a new career;
-Share sustainable permaculture techniques in Sumba and create environmental awareness.