JDO Impact
Creativity creating change.
Through Unity for Albinism, Hairdressers Without Borders and international fundraising, JDO Collective uses creativity and education to create opportunities worldwide.
We invest 1% of the revenue from our Academy programmes, Masterclasses, Retreats & Events and selected team trainings in JDO Impact. When you take part in one of these programmes, you automatically contribute.
Why JDO Impact exists
Our industry has the power to change lives.
JDO Collective believes that creativity, education and connection can do more than build a career. They can open doors for people who have no access to the opportunities we take for granted.
JDO Impact is not a standalone campaign, but the social programme of JDO Collective, woven into our Academy programmes, Masterclasses and Retreats & Events. Within it we work together with independent organisations: Unity for Albinism, the foundation Juliette founded herself, and Hairdressers Without Borders, an international organisation of which she is Global Ambassador.
Why Impact matters to Juliette
For me, this is not an extra.
When I ended up on sick leave in 2009, I experienced first-hand how it feels when your health limits you in doing what you love most. That period changed my perspective, both personally and professionally. Since then I have devoted myself wholeheartedly to people for whom opportunities aren't a given.
As a hairstylist, for example, I contribute to Mini Milkshake, a festival for people with disabilities, in collaboration with The Talents. I also support various projects for children in Africa. Since 2019 I have been Global Ambassador of Hairdressers Without Borders, through which we deliver training worldwide to people in vulnerable situations and help them build a future through a trade.
It was out of that same conviction and love that my own foundation came into being: Unity for Albinism.
JDO Collective was set up to train people, and to give something back through that education. Every enrollment is already a contribution.
Live Fashion Hair Awards
A stage for more than craft alone.
At the Live Fashion Hair Awards in Tenerife, Juliette was not only nominated for this prestigious hairdressing competition, but was also given the special chance to share the story of Unity for Albinism.
A meaningful moment to draw attention to the foundation's mission, to raise awareness and to show how, together, we can make a difference for people with albinism. Sometimes a stage is more than a prize: it is a chance to make an impact.
Built-in impact
1%
of our revenue, back into JDO Impact.
When you invest in your professional or personal growth through a JDO Academy programme, Masterclass, Retreat, Event or selected team training, we invest 1% of the revenue into JDO Impact projects.
Our missions
Three missions. One purpose.
Mission 01 · Founder
Unity for Albinism.
Juliette is founder of Unity for Albinism, a foundation that supports 100+ children with albinism in Tanzania through the Mary Mother of God Center in Lamadi.
The safe house provides shelter, nutrition, medical care, sun protection and social acceptance to children who would otherwise become victims of violence and exclusion.
100+
Children supported
Lamadi
Safe house
Nutrition · Care
Education
Mission 02 · Global Ambassador since 2019
Hairdressers Without Borders.
Since 2019, Juliette has been Global Ambassador of HWB, an international organization that trains people in vulnerable situations in the hairdressing profession.
Through trainings in Nepal, India and other countries, our education gives them the tools to become self-sufficient: with a trade in hairstyling they build financial independence and can support their families. Juliette regularly delivers training on site herself.
"Learning a trade means creating freedom."
2019
Global Ambassador
Nepal · India
Training locations
A trade
Toward independence
Mission 03 · Fundraising
Sunscreen Fundraising.
Because of the absence or reduction of protective melanin, people with albinism face a strongly increased risk of UV damage and skin cancer. Access to good daily sun protection is therefore essential.
Stichting Albinisme in Afrika (African Albinism Foundation) receives donated sunscreen. Together with Unity for Albinism, we support the transport of it to Africa through fundraising actions.
As the Margriet primary school action below shows, every contribution makes an immediate difference, right up to a complete container of sunscreen headed to Africa.
Organize
Your own action
Donate
Contribute directly
Connect
Know a partner?
Fundraiser · Margriet primary school
400 children. One mission. An enormous impact.
Together with teacher Janet, 400 pupils from Margriet primary school took action during a sponsored obstacle run. Their enthusiasm, dedication and perseverance resulted in an incredible sum of €10,253.55.
Thanks to this remarkable action, Unity for Albinism can make the transport of a complete container of sunscreen to Africa possible. A beautiful example of how a group of children, together, can truly make a difference.
Signature Experience · JDO Impact
Tanzania Impact Journey.
A meaningful journey where creativity, human connection and impact come together. Once every two years, with a small group of hairdressers, hairstylists and make-up artists.
Join in
Three ways to contribute.
Whether you are a brand, a fellow professional or a committed individual, there is always a way to give something back.
01
Brand partnership
Brands that join our mission, sunscreen, haircare, content, travel or education. We build partnerships in which your brand and our mission become visible.
Send a proposal02
Start your own action
A sponsored run, benefit evening, creative campaign, every idea is welcome. We think it through with you and connect you to the right project.
Share your idea03
Donate directly
Prefer to contribute directly? Donations go straight through the official donation page of Unity for Albinism or Hairdressers Without Borders.
To the donation page
Together we create more impact.
Join a journey, collaborate or contribute? We'd love to hear from you.
1% of every course goes to JDO Impact
Where it comes from
Everyone who takes a course, masterclass or retreat at JDO Academy contributes to this. Learning the craft and giving something back are not separate things.