Sumba is one of the poorest regions in Indonesia. As tourism is gradually develops, we believe that responsible tourism is the only way to protect this fragile island in a way that benefits local communities. To break the cycle of poverty, we encourage young adults to dream big and empower them through education, training and work experience. Our foundation consists of a vocational hospitality school that enrols 70 students each year, as well as our own Maringi Sumba hotel and Makan Dulu restaurant.
Sumba membutuhkan anda. Kami mengundang anda untuk terlibat dengan menawarkan banyak kemungkinan pekerjaan sukarela atau cara-cara untuk menyumbang. Namun yang paling penting, kami mendukung anda mengunjungi Sumba dan menikmati keindahan pulau ini dan masyarakatnya dengan cara yang bertanggung jawab.
Ubah kehidupan dengan mensponsori pendidikan dan magang siswa atau membantu dalam skala yang lebih kecil. Donasi Anda membuat perbedaan.
Dengan proyek-proyek kami, kami berupaya untuk menjangkau setiap sudut pulau untuk menciptakan dampak dari dalam desa-desa yang paling jauh. Berikut adalah daerah-daerah yang telah terpengaruhi secara positif.
Arahkan mouse Anda ke peta Sumba untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang kerja sama Yayasan Perhotelan Sumba dengan masyarakat Sumba.
Kami terlibat dalam Masyarakat Sumba di semua tingkatan, mulai dari kolaborasi dengan pemerintah daerah hingga bekerja langsung dengan masyarakat Sumba.
Sumba Barat Daya adalah wilayah terpadat di Sumba. Di ibu kota Tambolaka, Anda akan menemukan kantor Yayasan Perhotelan Sumba, serta usaha sosial kami: Makan Dulu (restoran) dan Maringi (resor).
Sumba Selatan selalu menjadi permata tersembunyi bagi para peselancar. Hamparan pantai yang tak berujung menakjubkan. Di sini Anda dapat menemukan Nihi, resor bintang 5 yang unik, dan mitra penting Yayasan Perhotelan Sumba sejak hari pertama.
Sumba Tengah menawarkan banyak hal: air terjun paling menakjubkan tersembunyi di seluruh bagian tengah Sumba ini. Meski tidak berpenduduk padat, siswa dari beberapa desa di wilayah ini telah menemukan jalan menuju sekolah kami.
Sumba Timur adalah yang terbesar, dan mungkin wilayah paling tradisional di pulau itu. Ini menampung kota terbesar Sumba, Waingapu, serta desa-desa tradisional yang tak terhitung jumlahnya, dan pemandangan Bukit Wairinding yang mempesona.
Since 2016, the Sumba Hospitality Foundation (SHF) has been making high-quality vocational training accessible to Sumbanese youth. Every year, 72 students embark on an 18-month vocational training journey. They each specialise in a department of their choice (Culinary, Food & Beverage, Front Office, Spa or Housekeeping) and receive intensive tuition in combination with English, life skills and sustainability.
Young people are the future of Sumba. Only they can end the circle of poverty. That is why we not only encourage young adults to dream big, we also empower them by education, training, and work experience. We run a hotel school and educational training restaurant for the underprivileged youth of Sumba.
Next to general and vocational education, our students enjoy on-the-job training at our social projects: Maringi, a small training resort with 5-star service, and Makan Dulu, a one-of-a-kind training restaurant specializing in Indonesian food with a Sumbanese flair.
Every year, our graduates start their new lives either with a 6-month internship in renowned hotels or restaurants or immediately finding employment in well-established businesses. Whichever path they take, one thing is for certain, their lives will never be the same.
At SHF, responsible tourism is put into practise as our students gain work experience during their learning journey at our training hotel Maringi Sumba or our training restaurant Makan Dulu. The hotel familiarises guests with genuine hospitality and is located on the school’s beautiful and tranquil campus. The Makan Dulu restaurant with its bamboo structure serves delicious Indonesian dishes with a Sumbanese twist.
Tourism on Sumba is developing gradually and steadily. If left unchecked, it could easily threaten the pristine landscapes and ancient culture that Sumba possesses. But tourism can also be an incredible opportunity. We believe that responsible tourism is the only way to protect the island in a way that benefits local communities. Sumba has everything it takes to become a world leader in the development of responsible tourism.
We train young people with the necessary skills in the hospitality industry and work with communities and investors on environmental conservation and long-term planning. We lead by example with our social projects, Maringi Sumba and Makan Dulu.
Tourism on Sumba is developing gradually and steadily. If left unchecked, it could easily threaten Sumba’s unspoilt landscapes and ancient culture. But tourism can also be an incredible opportunity. We believe that responsible tourism is the only way to protect the island in a way that benefits local communities. Sumba has everything it needs to become a world leader in the development of responsible tourism. Our 6C framework guides us on this journey as we strive for a balance between Climate, Conservation, Circularity, Culture, Community and Commerce in everything we do.
Our aim is to raise environmental awareness among students, tourists and the local community. Our buildings are all constructed from bamboo, a fast-growing and local material. 288 solar panels provide us with renewable energy to power the campus and hotel.
In line with permaculture principles, we only use natural fertiliser made from our food waste. 90% of our wastewater is reused to irrigate our 3-hectare farm. Students are involved in the process and learn about organic farming methods with a focus on long-term sustainability.
