Biyayang Lokal Project launched in QC

The Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies Association, Inc. (PHILSSA) officially launched the “Biyayang Lokal” Project on May 31, 2023 in Novaliches, Quezon City. Biyayang Lokal is a sub-program under the Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML), a consortium project led by social enterprise GlowCorp. The project, funded by the United Stated Agency for International Development (USAID), […]

FSSI convenes 34th General Assembly: Refocus – A Shared Vision of a Sustainable Future

Quezon City, May 24, 2022 – The Foundation for a Sustainable Society Inc. (FSSI) held its 34th General Assembly at the B Hotel in Quezon City. During the assembly, FSSI Chairperson Elvin Uy, Executive Director of Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), shared FSSI’s accomplishments and learnings from the past year. Mr. Uy, who was […]

State of PH economy and the Climate Crisis, how can 3BL help? – FSSI holds learning session

Quezon City, May 23, 2022 – the Foundation for a Sustainable Society Inc., (FSSI) held a learning session on “Investing in a Sustainable Future: Leveraging the Triple Bottom Line Towards Inclusive, Sustainable Development.” The session focused on the current state of the Philippine economy and findings and recommendations from the recent report of the Intergovernmental […]

A Shared Vision of a Sustainable Future

Message from the Executive Director Sixto Donato C. Macasaet The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI), held its 34th General Assembly (GA) on May 23 to 24, 2023. It was a milestone for the Foundation to hold the two-day GA face-to-face again. We opened our GA with a learning session on two important topics […]

Call for Creative Interns

The Foundation for a Sustainable Society Inc. (FSSI) is in need of two (2) Creative interns. S/he will report to the Knowledge Management, Advocacy, and Communications (KMAC) Unit.  RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have completed subjects or demonstrated competence in graphic design, copywriting, and video editing. Will develop marketing materials targeting a range of audiences from cooperatives to start ups, […]

SE Trade Fair held at House

Twelve social enterprises (SEs) showcased various products ranging from locally grown coffee, healthy and organic food products, handcrafted accessories, and other home products during the Financial Resilience Exhibit and Social Enterprise (SE) Trade Fair on February 6 to 9, 2023 at the House of Representatives in Quezon City.

What We Look Forward to Beyond COVID-19

Closer to home, we are marking the last two years of FSSI’s Strategic Plan for 2020 – 2024. Likewise, a lot remains to be done. Nevertheless, we draw inspiration from knowing that our work in social enterprise development and impact investing has a role to play in the universal goal to achieve sustainable development for […]

Call for Interns for KMAC Unit

The Foundation for a Sustainable Society Inc. (FSSI) is in need of two (2) Creative interns and one (1) Research Intern. S/he will report to the Knowledge Management, Advocacy, and Communications (KMAC) Unit.  Job Description Creative Intern for KMAC Unit SUMMARY OF TASKS AND QUALIFICATIONS:   RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have completed subjects or demonstrated competence in graphic design, copywriting, […]

PH CSO Sustainability Continues to Decline in 2021

The sustainability of the Philippine CSO sector slightly declined in 2021, according to the recently published 2021 Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index for the Philippines. The sector’s sustainability remains “evolving,” at 3.8 from 3.7 in 2020. The CSO Sustainability Index was developed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in 2014 with the  […]