FSSI: 31 Years On . On September 6, 2026, the Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) marks its 31st anniversary, a milestone that invites us to look back on the work we have built together and, more importantly, to look ahead at the work that remains. For 31 years, FSSI has worked alongside social […]
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What Purpose Makes Possible: Social Enterprises as Solutions in the Context of Change Nestor CarboneraChairpersonFSSI. Dear FSSI Members, Partners, and Friends, The first half of 2026 has reminded us that while the challenges facing our communities continue to evolve, so too does our collective capacity to respond. Across the country, social enterprises continue to demonstrate that purpose-driven solutions […]
Investing in Those Who Grow Our Food: Partnerships for Farmers & Fishers . Last May, we joined the country in recognizing National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month, a time to honor the people and communities who grow our food, sustain local economies, and keep rural livelihoods moving despite many challenges. For FSSI, supporting farmers and fisherfolk […]
Moving the Work Ahead – Together – in 2026 Nestor CarboneraChairpersonFSSI FSSI enters 2026 with a renewed commitment to strengthen the systems, partnerships, and communities that sustain our work. This year, the organization will focus on improving organizational capacity to enhance project quality, operational efficiency, and portfolio performance. We aim to ensure that FSSI remains responsive, […]
This Christmas, we give thanks. We give thanks for the steady work of our partner communities and social enterprises, and for relationships built on trust and shared purpose. We are grateful for the opportunity to accompany partners over time through challenges, learning, and growth, and to do this work together in ways that uphold FSSI’s […]
Investing in People: The Social Bottom Line . We thank our partners, members, and friends who joined us in marking FSSI’s 30th anniversary in September. Celebrating together made our anniversary more special and reminded us of the shared purpose that continues to guide our work toward sustainable and inclusive development. In this issue, we focus […]
FSSI Celebrates 30 Years, Grounded in Purpose Nestor CarboneraChairpersonFSSI. Dear Friends and Partners, This year marks a truly special milestone for the Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) – our 30th anniversary. It is a moment to look back with gratitude, to honor the journey that has brought us here, and to look ahead […]
On Milestones and Momentum: This Month at FSSI . Dear partners and colleagues, This Microfinance Week, we, at the Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) join the celebration by honoring our partners who are on the frontlines of providing financial services to communities that need them most. Microfinance is more than access to credit; […]
Progress that Resonates: Advancing Communities through Social Enterprise Financing . Dear friends and colleagues, Through this newsletter, we would like to share with you FSSI’s 2024 Annual Report, along with important updates from our 36th General Assembly held last May 27 and 28, 2025. The stories we heard, the enterprises we visited, and the conversations […]
Strengthening Communities Through Agro-Enterprises . This May, as we mark National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month, we honor the vital contributions of the men and women who work tirelessly to sustain our communities. Our farmers and fisherfolk form the backbone of the agricultural sector, and their dedication drives both food security and the broader mission of […]