WHO WE ARE
Learn more about our history, our vision and what we aim to achieve.
ABOUT THE STAR FOR LIFE FOUNDATION IN JERUSALEM
The foundation focuses on the advancement of better life opportunities for all inhabitants of East Jerusalem, so that, in the long term, they can build a brighter future for themselves and their families.
WHY EAST JERUSALEM
Inequalities create tension. Poverty and the inability to look toward a bright future create further tension and reinforce the conflict. To promote peace, the subject of poverty must be addressed. Investment of effort and resources must be undertaken to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope for the future to the inhabitants in East Jerusalem.
ABOUT DAN OLOFSSON
Dan is a world-renowned Swedish entrepreneur and philanthropist. Over the past 35 years, Dan has built a global IT-services company, The Danir Group employing over 10,000 people worldwide.
Together with his wife Christin, he founded Star for Life, a charitable foundation focused on empowering young people to fulfill their dreams and live healthy lives.
OUR PROJECTS
The foundation’s achievements in the coming years will depend on how much funding we receive. More funding means we can upgrade our programs and with less means a downward adjustment.
SFL EDUCATION
we empower youth in East Jerusalem with the life skills needed to make the most of their education.
SFL SIGMA LABS
Our mission is to support the development of the Hi-Tech ecosystem in East Jerusalem.
SFL JOB HUB
Our vision is to have more people in jobs, successively in better-paid jobs. This will contribute to better lives and higher belief in the future.