Marriott Bali and Lombok Support Students Through Shoes to School

Marriott Business Council Bali reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education and local communities through the successful completion of the third annual Shoes to School initiative, culminating in a donation handover ceremony held on Monday, 5 October 2026 at Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa.

This year, associates from Marriott International hotels across Bali and Lombok came together to donate a total of 2,898 pairs of shoes for students and communities in need. This initiative is part of Marriott International’s Serve360: Doing Good in Every Direction platform, specifically under the Nurture and Empower pillar, which focuses on supporting the well-being, development, and future opportunities of children, youth, and local communities. Through the program, students receive essential footwear that helps them attend school with greater comfort and confidence, supporting their educational journey and helping remove barriers to learning.

This year’s distribution will reach communities across Bali and Lombok, supporting children through 79 foundations across nine regencies in Bali and three schools in Lombok. The donated shoes will be distributed through trusted community partners to help ensure they reach children and families who will benefit most from the program.

The event was attended by representatives from The Department of Social Services for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection of Bali Province (Dinas Sosial, Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak (Dinsos P3A) Provinsi Bali), as well as children’s welfare foundation (Lembaga Kesejahteraan Sosial Anak) Bukit Kehidupan Ungasan as the foundation partner’s representative who helped facilitate the distribution of the shoes to children in their care.

“Shoes to School is a meaningful example of how Marriott Business Councils across Indonesia bring our Serve360 commitment to life through the Nurture and Empower pillar. By supporting education and investing in the next generation, we hope to create opportunities that can have a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. We greatly appreciate the continued commitment shown by Marriott hotels in Bali and Lombok, whose collective efforts over the past three years have helped strengthen the positive impact of this initiative,” said Hector Busto, Chairman of Marriott Business Council Indonesia and General Manager The St. Regis Bali Resort.

The continued success of the initiative reflects the strong collaboration among Marriott hotels across Bali and Lombok, united by a shared purpose to give back to the communities where they live and work.

“The third year of Shoes to School marks an important milestone for Marriott Business Council Bali. What began as a community initiative has evolved into a meaningful annual movement that brings together our associates in support of education and community well-being. This year’s donation of 2,898 pairs of shoes demonstrates the collective generosity of our teams and reinforces our commitment to creating positive impact beyond our hotel walls,” said I Wayan Raksa, Chairman of Marriott Business Council Bali and General Manager of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa.

“Entering its third year, Shoes to School continues to grow thanks to the incredible support from associates across Marriott hotels in Bali and Lombok. Through donation collection efforts conducted at participating properties, we successfully donated 2,898 pairs of shoes that will be distributed through our community partners to students and families in need. Beyond the numbers, this initiative demonstrates how a collective effort from many individuals can come together to create a meaningful impact for the communities we serve,” said Dewik Idayani, Leader of Serve360 Pillar of Marriott Business Council Bali, and General Manager of The Royal Beach Seminyak Bali, Autograph Collection Hotel.

Representing the beneficiary organization, Boy Rio Sitinjak, Sth, AM.Komp, Secretary  of LKSA Bukit Kehidupan Ungasan, expressed appreciation for the support provided through the initiative.
“Year after year, we have witnessed the positive impact of this initiative on the children we serve. The third edition of Shoes to School is not only a celebration of generosity, but also of commitment and continuity. We sincerely appreciate Marriott Business Council Bali and all participating hotels for standing alongside our communities and helping create brighter opportunities for the next generation,” said Rio Sitinjak.

As part of Marriott International’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility, Shoes to School continues to serve as a platform for associates to contribute meaningfully to the communities where they live and work. Through collective action and community partnerships, Marriott Business Council Bali aims to continue expanding the program’s impact in the years ahead.
 

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