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Pillars of Impact

Our foundations' work focuses on these core thematic pillars: Human Capital and Learning for Livelihood; Ecosystem and Sector Coordination; Integrated Service Platform (ISP) for Social Enterprises; Area-based and Sectoral Enterprise Incubation; Inclusive Finance and Capital Mobilization.
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Through synergized programs, platforms, and partnerships, we deliver systems-level results in line with the national development goals and the SDGs.

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Human Capital and Learning for Livelihood

led by Bayan Academy and BIG

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‍In 2024, BFF enabled thousands of Filipinos to access pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning—anchored in skills training, innovation, and enterprise development.

  • Delivery of the MESEDEV Program in partnership with Ateneo GSOB, building leadership in the SE sector
  • Launch of MLQA, a graduate education hub focused on social entrepreneurship and sustainable development
  • Customized training delivered to TESDA, LGUs, and enterprise leaders in urban and rural contexts
6,272
Individuals
trained across employment readiness,  entrepreneurship, and digital skills
3,147
Individuals
supported in job placement or enterprise formation
84%
Employment rate
among TechVoc program completers

Ecosystem and Sector Coordination

led by BIG with Bayan Academy, Bayan EDGE and Bayan SEARCH

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BFF strengthened the enabling environment for social entrepreneurship in the Philippines by aligning ecosystem stakeholders around a unified development agenda.

  • Co-led the SE Roadmap Council, coordinating 6 subsectors and 4 regional clusters
  • Supported strategic planning for Quezon City, Odiongan, and BARMM to localize SE policy
  • Delivered sector-wide capacity-building for cooperatives, community enterprises, and LGUs
  • Co-chaired Catalyst 2030 Philippines, enabling BFF to shape ASEAN and SDG-aligned policy
  • Institutionalized the Bayan Fellows Program to build leadership pipelines within and beyond BFF

Integrated Service Platform (ISP) for Social Enterprises

led by BFF in partnership with key enabling organizations of the Philippine SE Roadmap

BFF launched the Integrated Service Platform (ISP) as a unified solution to the six most pressing needs of social enterprises in the Philippines

Capacity Building
Various learning approaches (ie. on demand, AI-driven LMS, traditional onsite, and experiential tours) curated for different learner segments
Financing
SE Financial Platform (SEFP) developedand prepared for pilot rollout with 47 funders mapped
SE Registry
SEs and advocates onboarded through asynchronous LMS learning via Canvas
Market Access
Tatak SE Stores in partnership with Alagang AyalaLand; Tiktok Shop launched for virtual market access
Impact Assessment
Impact assessment framework piloted with FICCO and NEA; now linked to policy development for all 121 electric cooperatives
SE Accreditation
SE Accreditation framework drafted with PCNC; Implementation scheduled post-ISP scale-up

Area-Based and Sectoral Enterprise Incubation

led by Bayan SEARCH with Bayan EDGE, and BIG

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BFF grounded its platforms in place-based interventions to demonstrate how inclusive SE models can thrive in diverse geographic, cultural, and economic contexts.

  • Piloted ATO KALI model in Odiongan, clustering agri-enterprises for coordinated market access
  • Developed SE strategies for camp-to-community transitions in BARMM and urban inclusion in Quezon City
  • Supported sector-specific SEs including MAGWAI (marine conservation), RAISE (halal agri), Hebron (senior wellness), TGE Burger (women-led franchise)
  • Provided coaching, baseline assessments, and technical assistance to enhance enterprise viability and household income generation
  • Incubation focused on models that reduce rural vulnerability and strengthen local resilience

Inclusive Finance and Capital Mobilization

led by Bayan EDGE with BIG

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Bayan EDGE redefined BFF’s role in capital access—transitioning from direct lending to an ecosystem-level capital mobilization model.

  • Finalized and operationalized the Social Enterprise Financial Platform (SEFP)
  • Co-developed ESG-aligned investment protocols and tracking frameworks with BIG
  • MOU signed with Al Amanah Islamic Bank, enabling Islamic finance for SEs in Mindanao
47
funders and financial institutions
mapped and engaged for capital-matching partnerships
31
investee-ready SEs
prepared for EDGE’s capital strategy in 2025