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Sponsor a trainee

Be the catalyst for change

KOTO’s Trainee Sponsorship Program fuels free, two-year hospitality and life-skills training for 250 disadvantaged youth each year. Through individual and class sponsorships—fully tax-deductible and backed by corporate partners and social-enterprise revenue—supporters receive regular progress reports, invitations to milestone events, and a direct view of impact.
Sponsorship Categories
Dream Maker - Individual Trainee Sponsors
One-time

$8,400 USD or 12,000 AUD

24 Months

350 USD or 500 AUD per month

Covers all expenses for a trainee's comprehensive Education Program (KOTO Training Program)
Includes Health/Wellbeing costs, such as accommodation, meals, living allowance, healthcare, travel, and various activities
Sponsors receive a profile and progress reports on their trainee, along with bi-monthly opportunities to connect
Dream Maker sponsors are also invited to their trainee's graduation ceremony
NEW! Dream Maker - Class Sponsorship
One-time

$2,400 USD or 3,600 AUD

24 Months

100 USD or 150 AUD per month

Support KOTO trainees at the class level as a dedicated Dream Maker Class Sponsor
Collectively cover all Education (KOTO Training Program) and Health/Well-being costs, including accommodation, meals, living allowance, healthcare, travel, and activities, for an entire class
Receive bi-monthly connection opportunities, a class profile, and progress updates
Attend the class graduation as an invited guest
Sponsor Sign-up Form

Please complete the sign-up form and process your payment through our giving platform, GDG, or via Vietnam bank account transfer. Details can be found at the end of the form. (Note: Donations of $2 or more—$2 in Australia/USA, $5 in New Zealand—made via our GDG account are tax-deductible for donors in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the Netherlands.)

Benefits

Unlock your sponsorship perks

01
Tailored sponsor pack

Personalized sponsor pack: trainee/class profile, recipes, progress reports, and monthly connection calls

02
Access to milestone events

Invitation to final assessment dinner and graduation

03
Ongoing impact updates

Regular updates via the KOTO newsletter

Training Program Highlights

01
Certificate in commercial cookery techniques & practice
02
Hospitality skills & practices
03
English language & computer training
04
Internship placement at a 5-star property