A home to grow from.
A safe place to live, meals, healthcare support and people to turn to. The everyday essentials that give young people space to focus on their future.
Stability · Care · CommunityOne life. One chance.
A place to belong.
A future to build.
A safe home, an education and the everyday skills to move forward. Helping disadvantaged young people in Chiang Mai build independent lives.
Rooted in Chiang Mai. Growing futures since 2014.
Everyday moments. Lasting possibilities.Life at Skills 4 Life Foundation
MORE THAN AN EDUCATION
The foundations for a full life.01 / BELONGINGA safe, supportive home
02 / OPPORTUNITYEducation with a purpose
03 / INDEPENDENCESkills that last a lifetime
What we do
Opportunity takes more
than an open door.
For young people with limited family support, the next step can be the hardest. We provide the stability and practical support to help them take it.
Learning that opens doors.
Support to continue education and pursue subjects and trades that match each student's interests, strengths and ambitions.
Education · Training · OpportunityConfidence for what comes next.
From cooking and managing daily routines to working together and taking responsibility, independence is something we build every day.
Life skills · Confidence · IndependenceLife at Skills 4 Life
Small moments.
Meaningful steps forward.
Studying together. Discovering a talent. Learning to look after yourself and others. This is where the foundations of an independent life take shape.
Learning together
Room to learn.
People to grow with.
A supportive community where students can keep learning, share what they know and build confidence together.
Putting skills into practice.
Making space for interests to become practical skills and future possibilities.
A place to focus.
Everyday support for study, personal development and the next step.
Supporting young people.
Respecting their potential.
Founded in 2014, Skills 4 Life Foundation supports disadvantaged, orphaned and at-risk young people in Chiang Mai. Our work brings together a safe home, education and life skills, helping students prepare for a future they can shape themselves.
Our people
Behind every opportunity,
there are people who care.
Our staff, volunteers and advisors bring local knowledge, practical experience and a shared commitment to our students.
The people behind the workBe part of what comes next
Help make the everyday
essentials possible.
Your support helps provide education, accommodation, food, healthcare and the practical care that gives young people a stronger start.
Make a donationHelp fund the foundation's day-to-day work.
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