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 […]
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.In the early days, few believed in the cooperative. “Parang puno ng mangga,” [Like a mango tree,]” recalled Jerry Reginaldo, Manager of Quirino Isabela Multi-Purpose Cooperative (QIMPC). “Kapag hindi namumunga, walang pumapansin. Pero kapag namunga na, marami nang gustong umangkin.” [“When it doesn’t bear fruit, no one pays attention. But once it does, many want […]
The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) continues to support community-based enterprises and inclusive local development through its partnership with Liloy Green Tech Agri-Producers Association (LG Tech), a registered workers’ association based in Baybay, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte. Organized in 2023 and formally registered with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in 2024, […]
The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) continues to strengthen sustainable agriculture and inclusive value chains through its partnership with Dontog Technofarms, a social enterprise based in Tuba, Benguet. Established in 2021, Dontog Technofarms specializes in the production and consolidation of high-value vegetables, including bell pepper, broccoli, and cauliflower. The enterprise began with a […]
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, […]
.Financing Growth for your Solar Enterprise In line with our triple bottom line (3BL) strategy and our commitment to environmental sustainability, FSSI is opening new loan windows for near-small to small solar energy enterprises (SSEEs). Our financing products are coupled with training and capacity building opportunities for enterprise. Solar Installer Term Loan (SITL) The Solar […]
The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) has partnered with St. Francis Multipurpose Cooperative (SFMPC), a long-standing cooperative in Malolos City, Bulacan, working to support diverse community sectors through inclusive financial services and enterprise development. Founded in 1982 to serve bamboo basket makers through credit services, SFMPC has since evolved into a multi-purpose cooperative […]
The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) has partnered with the Leyte South Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LSMPC), a community-based cooperative with over 11,000 members and providing savings, credit, and livelihood assistance support services in Southern Leyte and nearby provinces. .Established in 1997, LSMPC has its roots in the modest cooperative venture of the teachers and […]
The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) has partnered with Triple L Food Products, a growing social enterprise in Eastern Samar that transforms locally grown bananas into healthy, market-ready snacks. .Established in 2017, Triple L began as a small-scale banana farming initiative before expanding into banana chip production. Triple L has continued to adapt […]
The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) has partnered with Vizal Sto Niño Rice and Livestock Farmers Association, a community-based organization of farmers and livestock owners in Barangay Vizal Sto. Niño, Candaba, Pampanga. .Formed in 2019 as an association with 45 members and later registered under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the […]
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