What Bali WISE does

Bali WISE is a non-profit vocational education program operated under the R.O.L.E. Foundation in Bali, Indonesia, founded in 2007 to provide free hospitality and digital marketing skills training to marginalized young women from underserved communities across Indonesia. The core offering is a six-month program structured as three months of foundational classroom instruction (covering hospitality disciplines including Food and Beverage Service, Food and Beverage Production, Spa, Housekeeping, and Front Office, plus digital marketing and life skills) followed by three months of on-the-job vocational training at partner luxury hotels and resorts across Bali, including properties operated by Hyatt, Hilton, Conrad, Alila, Six Senses, Ayana, and Club Med. All program costs including tuition, materials, accommodation, and meals are covered through donations and sponsorships, making the program free to students. The program has produced 2,030+ graduates across 66+ intakes since inception, with reported employment outcomes placing graduates in fair-wage hospitality positions domestically and internationally.

The organization operates from a campus in Sawangan, Bali, housed in partnership with the R.O.L.E. Foundation's ZeroWaste Center, with 29 employees. Its go-to-market motion is community-led: recruitment occurs through school visits, village outreach, and the PELITA alumni association across Indonesian provinces including East Java, South Sulawesi, West Sumbawa, and Flores. The business model is donation- and sponsorship-funded, with a diverse set of financial partners including EMpower, Australian Aid, Unilever Indonesia, the Rekhi Foundation, and Traveloka, alongside in-kind contributions from hotel partners (vocational placements) and corporate donors (e.g., KIRIN Indonesia kitchen equipment). There is no commercial product, technology platform, or paid pricing tier; the only "products" are educational services and the alumni sub-brand PELITA by Bali WISE.

Name

Bali WISE

Legal name

Bali WISE

Website

https://baliwise.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bali WISE is a non-profit founded in 2007 that provides free six-month hospitality and digital marketing vocational training to marginalized young women in Indonesia, combining classroom instruction with hands-on internships at a network of 25+ luxury hotel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sawangan

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorship: Bali WISE operates as a nonprofit funded entirely by donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The program is free for students, with all costs covered by sponsors including program fees, materials, accommodation, and meals during training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bali WISE delivers a free six-month vocational education program for marginalized young Indonesian women, structured as three months of foundational hospitality and life skills classroom training followed by three months of on-the-job internship at luxury hotel and resort education partners across Bali. The curriculum covers Food & Beverage Service, Food & Beverage Production, Spa, Housekeeping, Front Office, Tour & Travel Administration, Back Office (accounting, marketing), and digital marketing, with employment placement support upon completion.

Product overview

Bali WISE operates as a single, unified vocational education program focused on empowering marginalized young women in Indonesia through hospitality and digital marketing skills training. The core offering is a six-month program comprising three months of foundational Hospitality & Life Skills training followed by three months of Vocational Training (internship) at partner luxury hotels and resorts across Bali. Supporting this is PELITA, the alumni association that provides ongoing support to graduates. The organization does not offer separate commercial products or technology platforms; its 'products' are educational services delivered through a network of 5-star hospitality education partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PELITA by Bali WISE: Alumni association of Bali WISE that supports graduates and engages in community outreach.

Products and services

• Hospitality & Digital Marketing Skills Training Program Free six-month vocational education program for marginalized young Indonesian women, comprising three months of foundational hospitality and life skills training followed by three months of hands-on internship at luxury hotel and resort partners across Bali. Graduates are supported into fair-wage employment in the hospitality sector.
• PELITA by Bali WISE Alumni Association

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% employment rate achieved before graduation for Intake 64
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Apurva Kempinski BalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor education partner accepting Bali WISE vocational students for training in F&B Service, Spa, Housekeeping, and F&B Production departments. Has accepted multiple cohorts of students and provided employment opportunities.
• Alila Villas UluwatucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury resort partner providing vocational training placements in Food & Beverages Production. Hosts partnership workshops for incoming student intakes and facilitates employment pathways.
• Cuca RestaurantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning restaurant that provides vocational training in F&B Service. Has requested extended training periods for high-performing Bali WISE students due to their competitive skill levels.
• Hyatt Regency BalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational hotel brand providing vocational training opportunities and employment pathways for Bali WISE graduates across multiple departments.
• Grand Hyatt BalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury hotel partner offering vocational training placements and professional development opportunities for Bali WISE students.
• Hilton BalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational hospitality brand providing training and employment opportunities for Bali WISE graduates.
• Conrad BalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury resort partner offering vocational training placements for Bali WISE students.
• Six Senses UluwatucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltra-luxury resort providing high-quality vocational training experiences for Bali WISE students.
• Andaz BalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyatt-owned boutique luxury property offering vocational training placements.
• The Bale Nusa DuacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury couples resort in Nusa Dua providing culinary department training for Bali WISE students.
• Club Med BalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily resort offering vocational training opportunities for hospitality students.
• Ayana Resort BalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor resort complex providing extensive training and employment for Bali WISE graduates, including international placements.
• R.O.L.E. Foundation / ZeroWaste CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization operating the ZeroWaste Center where Bali WISE students conduct practical kitchen training and environmental activities. Provides campus facilities and environmental education programs.
• KIRIN IndonesiamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAppliance manufacturer donating premium kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, mixers, and culinary tools to support Bali WISE pastry and culinary training programs.
• Weyoco IndonesiamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner facilitating KIRIN equipment donations and supporting Bali WISE's culinary education facilities.
• Nusa Dua PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal police department providing safety workshops on anti-narcotics awareness and safe driving for Bali WISE students preparing for vocational training.
• Empowering Awareness AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health organization providing workshops on mental health awareness and stress management for Bali WISE students using the 3R (Realize, Recognize, Regulate) framework.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Year Up: US-based nonprofit workforce development program combining classroom instruction with corporate internships for young adults from low-income communities. Highly comparable skills-to-employment model.
• Per Scholas: Nonprofit providing tuition-free technology and professional skills training to individuals from underserved communities, with employer-aligned curricula and placement support. Comparable nonprofit skills-to-employment model.
• Room to Read: Global nonprofit focused on literacy and gender equality in education across Asia and Africa. Operates long-running, donor-funded education programs with strong outcome reporting for underserved children and youth.
• Nai Qala Foundation: Nonprofit providing education and skills development to marginalized girls and women in Afghanistan. Comparable in combining tuition-free education with practical skills training aimed at women's economic empowerment.
• Generation: Global nonprofit delivering employment-focused vocational training programs for underserved adults, including in hospitality and customer service. Closely comparable in offering short-form, employer-aligned skills training with strong placement outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Save the Children Indonesia: Major international NGO operating in Indonesia with education and youth skills programs. Comparable in addressing marginalized children's access to education and economic opportunity.
• Plan International: International NGO focused on children's rights and gender equality, with active Indonesia operations and programs supporting girls' education and economic empowerment — overlapping beneficiary focus.
• UNICEF Indonesia: United Nations agency with substantial Indonesia presence working on education, gender equality, and youth skills development. Larger and broader mandate but operating in the same thematic space.
• Mercy Corps: Large international humanitarian and development organization with vocational training and youth empowerment programs across Asia, including Indonesia. Broader portfolio but overlapping workforce development and gender-equality mission.

Regional players

• Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa (YCAB): Indonesia-based nonprofit focused on youth empowerment and education for underprivileged communities. Comparable as a domestic nonprofit delivering skills training and economic empowerment to marginalized Indonesian youth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bali-wise

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Funding overview

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Investors

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