About Us

Learn more about the story of Forest Foundation Philippines.

Our Story

We are Forest Foundation Philippines—a non-profit organization providing grants and technical assistance to individuals and organizations that protect and conserve the forests.

Bonded by a mutual affinity for the protection of the country’s lush forests, Forest Foundation Philippines was established in 2002, under two bilateral agreements, between the governments of the United States of America and the Philippines, through the US Tropical Forest Conservation Act, which resulted in two Tropical Forest Conservation Agreements (TFCA1 and TFCA2). Under this, a ‘debt-for-nature’ agreement converts the Philippines’ debt into funds that are used by the Foundation for forest protection and conservation activities.

LEADERSHIP

Vision, Mission, and Goals

Our Vision

Lush forests protected and conserved by empowered people.

Our Mission

To support activities that foster forest protection and conservation.

Goal

Forest Foundation Philippines’ overall, long-term goal is the protection and sustainable management of Philippine forests and its biodiversity. We aim to:

1. GROW FORESTS

Enhanced forest ecosystems that provide products and services

The Foundation supports responsible forest management projects that are guided by data and science.

Initiatives:

  • Scientifically-sound forest assessments
  • Science-based participatory reforestation and restoration
  • Law enforcement

2. GROW OPPORTUNITIES

Improved community livelihoods and economic incentives

The Foundation empowers forest-dependent communities to become guardians of the forest while making a living in an economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable manner.

Initiatives:

  • Sustainable livelihoods
  • Sustainable financing

3. GROW PARTNERS

Strengthened organizations and institutions

The Foundation works to build consensus between civil society, government, and communities to develop and implement policies and programs to protect and conserve our forests.

Initiatives:

  • Capability and capacity building
  • Policies

4. GROW ADVOCATES

Enhanced knowledge management and advocacy

The Foundation supports projects that advocate for forest protection and conservation, and empower people, as well as institutions, to protect and conserve our forests

Initiatives:

  • Knowledge management
  • Communications
  • Advocacy
  • Research