We empower people to build lasting stability through education and employment. The Goodman Foundation delivers wraparound support that combines practical skills with personal growth, helping individuals thrive beyond school and work.
In FY25, our funding enabled more than 9,500 people to access education, scholarships, traineeships and employment opportunities, creating pathways to economic security and resilience.
Supporting education
By partnering with influential organisations around the world, including Children’s Ground, Clontarf Foundation and St Kilda Football Club in Australia, Studiezalen in Netherlands, and Shanghai Sunrise in Mainland China, our support has enabled scholarships, mentoring, career guidance, and holistic support that includes wellbeing and soft skills development.
These programs help students stay in school, pursue higher education, and prepare for future careers. In FY25, over 600 students successfully completed high school. Beyond academics, initiatives focused on confidence-building, communication, time management and future planning.
Creating employment pathways
Programs funded with several global partners–including J-Life Foundation (Hong Kong), Construction Youth Trust (the United Kingdom), Goodman Mais (Brazil)–and partnerships with First Nations organisations in Australia, supported career mentoring, employable skills training, accredited certifications, apprenticeships, and direct job placements.
Ongoing support allows participants to settle into new roles with confidence and stability. Our partners prioritise practical, hands-on learning and consistently achieve strong job-placement rates, helping secure meaningful employment and build sustainable futures.
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"There was a time when my family faced temporary difficulties: my mother’s income was meagre, and we struggled to cover my academic expenses. The financial support you provided was like a beam of light piercing through the gloom of life; it covered my tuition fees and eased my mother’s burden."— Tang YeleiGoodman scholarship recipient (Shanghai Sunrise)
Case studies
Read some of our case studies from around the world.
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Stichting Studiezalen
Providing education and life-skills programs for disadvantaged students.
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Shanghai Sunrise
Scholarships for better career opportunities and open up new doors in life.
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Youth Start Belgium
Entrepreneurship programs for disadvantaged people aged between 16 and 30 years.
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Goodman Mais Program, Brazil
Helping students with skills for future employment.
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Construction Youth Trust
Helping young people achieve their full potential in the construction sector.