Villgro Philippines

⏰ Final Call for Nature2Nurture Applications! ⏰ Ang application period para sa Nature2Nurture—ang kauna-unahang incubation program na nakatuon sa biodiversity sa Pilipinas—ay magsasara 𝗠𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗔𝗕𝗜 (𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗣𝗠 𝗣𝗛𝗧). Sumali sa programang ito at sama-sama nating protektahan at pangalagaan ang likas na yaman ng Palawan para sa susunod na henerasyon! ✍ Sagutan ang form na matatagpuan sa link na ito: https://lnkd.in/gJtUR4HH --- Applications for Nature2Nurture—the first biodiversity-focused incubation program in the Philippines—close 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧(𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗣𝗠 𝗣𝗛𝗧). Apply to join a pioneering cohort working to protect and preserve Palawan’s natural resources. ✍ Let's create a greener and bluer world for generations to come: https://lnkd.in/gJtUR4HH For more information, visit our website https://lnkd.in/ge2CDqqk or contact us at climate@villgrophilippines.org 🌍💚 Nature2Nurture is an 8-month, high-touch incubation program dedicated to empowering women-led Nature-based Enterprises (NbEs) in Palawan, Philippines designed and implemented by Villgro Philippines with the generous support of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation / 公益財団法人 笹川平和財団. #N2N #biodiversity #sustainability #WomenInBusiness #naturebasedsolutions #Palawan #climateaction #philippines

Meet Papo Ruin Quintero Abin, a leader of the Agutaynen tribe of the Linapacan municipality in Palawan, Philippines and a host on Palawan Community Radio. 🌳🌊 The blue and green economies in Palawan face threats from deforestation, unsustainable land development, overfishing, plastic pollution, and climate change. Papo Ruin is a staunch advocate of environmental stewardship hand-in-hand with women, to protect forests and oceans for the generations to come. 👩👧👦🌿After all, Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices offer indispensable wisdom about sustainability that entrepreneurs and policymakers should listen to. At Villgro Philippines, we are committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented minorities within the social impact space. Nature2Nurture is a high-touch 8-month incubation program dedicated to supporting women-led NbEs that champion biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Palawan, Philippines. We encourage applications from Nature-based Enterprises and cooperatives owned/run by or actively working with Indigenous Peoples in Palawan. 🔗 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gJtUR4HH 🗓️ Application Deadline: July 28, 2024 (𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗣𝗠 𝗣𝗛𝗧) For more information, visit our website https://lnkd.in/ge2CDqqk or contact us at climate@villgrophilippines.org. 🌐📧 Nature2Nurture is designed and implemented by Villgro Philippines with the generous support of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation / 公益財団法人 笹川平和財団. 🤝🌏 #N2N #biodiversity #sustainability #WomenInBusiness #naturebasedsolutions #Palawan #climateaction #philippines

Discover how you can foster health innovations and startups. Villgro Philippines, in partnership with USAID and RTI International, is launching the Innovation Playbook Workshop to equip you with the tools and knowledge to create, manage, and scale your own incubation and acceleration programs. Learn and engage in interactive sessions, and leave with a practical blueprint for success. *This is a closed-door event. For those interested, please send an email to hello@villgrophilippines.org Date: August 1, 2024 Time: 9:00AM - 12:00NN Registration Open: 8:30AM Location: WeWork, 30th Floor, Yuchengco Tower 1, RCBC Plaza, Makati City

Can a whisper change your future ? Meet Ruth Yu-Owen, whose journey from international shipping to renewable energy was sparked by a whispered revelation on the future of energy. Today, as President & CEO of Upgrade Energy Philippines, she continues to champion clean energy solutions, steering the forefront of the renewable energy sector in the Philippines. #WomenandRenewableEnergy #SeeHerBeHer

TATLONG ARAW NA LANG! 🌊🌱 Sumali na sa Nature2Nurture at palaguin ang iyong Nature-based Enterprise gamit ang pondo, resources, at mentorship na angkop sa iyong mga pangangailangan bilang tagapagtaguyod ng sustainable development sa Palawan. Ito na ang iyong pagkakataon na makagawa ng tunay na pagbabago! Huwag palampasin—mag-apply na ngayon at sama-sama nating pangalagaan ang kalikasan: https://lnkd.in/gJtUR4HH 🗓️ Application Deadline: 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗣𝗠 𝗣𝗛𝗧) --- Time is running out! Apply for Nature2Nurture and be a part of a pioneering cohort of biodiversity champions. Empower your Nature-based Enterprise with the funding, resources, and mentorship you need to drive sustainable development in Palawan. Don't miss out—apply now and let’s nurture nature together.🔗 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gJtUR4HH For more information, visit our website https://lnkd.in/ge2CDqqk or contact us at climate@villgrophilippines.org 🌍💚 Nature2Nurture is an 8-month, high-touch incubation program dedicated to empowering women-led Nature-based Enterprises (NbEs) in Palawan, Philippines designed and implemented by Villgro Philippines with the generous support of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation / 公益財団法人 笹川平和財団. #N2N #biodiversity #sustainability #WomenInBusiness #naturebasedsolutions #Palawan #climateaction #philippines

The Philippines’ Energy Leader, Nature Keeper, and Knowledge-Sharer – Agnes de Jesus Meet one of our country’s great specialists in the utilization of energy through safe and ecologically sound ways – Ms. Agnes de Jesus, Chief Sustainability Officer of First Philippine Holding Corporation (FPH). Ms. Agnes’ journey in the energy sector began when Energy Development Corporation, a member of FPH, developed geothermal fields in Southern Negros and needed environmental scientists. With a degree in botany and plant sciences, she was an ideal candidate to ensure that power generation did not negatively impact the environment and the verdant plant life of the island. She conducted fieldwork to prevent impacts on agriculture, forests, marine life, and livelihoods. Emphasizing the importance of geothermal energy, Ms. Agnes highlights its benefits: a clean, renewable resource with a low carbon footprint, crucial for addressing climate change. As an industry over a century old, it boasts established environmental and social safeguards, with localized and manageable impacts. In a male-dominated field, Ms. Agnes became valuable by mastering geothermal operations, collaborating with geologists, engineers, chemists, and physicists, and acting as a bridge between the environment, residents, and planners. “The diversity of the work – technical, community-based, business, engineering – makes the sector exciting,” she explains. With women representing only about 28% of the energy workforce, Ms. Agnes advises energy entities: “The company must start with the right mindset about women.  If they believe in gender equity, they will devote attention, time, and resources to it. With these everything follows – branding, authentic recruitment programs and safe workplaces that will attract women talents.” She also trains at the Environmental and Social Sustainability Center of the University of the Philippines and is a member of the Advisory Council of the business for Sustainable Development-Philippines (BSD) since 2014. As an environmental consultant for the Kenya Geothermal Program from 1998-2011, she helped Kenya become 8th in the world for geothermal energy, while the Philippines is 3rd. Ms. Agnes is a contributing author to the "bible" of geothermal generation, detailing environmental and social best practices. She has assisted Congress in crafting park laws, clean water and air acts, and the Renewable Energy Act. Ms. Agnes de Jesus exemplifies the roles of an Energy Leader, Nature Keeper, and Knowledge-Sharer. Her tireless efforts bridge the gap between development, economic growth, and environmental and social sustainability. Thank you, Ms. Agnes, for your enduring contributions and unwavering dedication to a sustainable future.

Thank you to our country and community outreach partners for championing Jugaad 2.0! 🤝 We extend our deepest gratitude to our country and community outreach partners for their support in Jugaad 2.0. Your dedication and collaboration are instrumental in fostering the potential of our youth as innovators and problem solvers, addressing the world's most intractable social and environmental challenges. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 ANGIN - Angel Investment Network (Indonesia), Centre for Social Initiatives Promotion - CSIP (Vietnam), SE Thailand, ChangeFusion (Thailand), WISE Vietnam (Women’s Initiative for Startups and Entrepreneurship) 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 AIM-Dado Banatao Incubator, Ashoka Philippines, ACSEnt Ateneo Center For Social Entrep, Bayan Family of Foundations, Brainsparks, Mindanao State University - iDEYA - Center for Innovation and Technology (iDEYA), and Naga College Foundation 💡 At Villgro Philippines, we believe that regional collaboration and strong partnerships are key to unleashing the capabilities of the next generation of change-makers. Together, we are empowering the youth to innovate for a brighter future. For more information, visit this website https://lnkd.in/dWURV4Sc or contact youth@avpn.asia Jugaad 2.0 is implemented by AVPN and Villgro Philippines in partnership with: Corporate Partners: Monde Nissin Corporation, Evident Integrated Marketing & PR McDonald's Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation) Outreach Partners: Philippine Business for Social Progress #Jugaad2 #ayPact #SocialInnovation #YouthEmpowerment #Philippines #Indonesia #Vietnam #Thailand #AVPN2030

We’re hiring! Villgro Philippines is seeking an Admin Associate and Venture Associate to join our vibrant team. Villgro Philippines is a women-led, gender-smart impact incubator and investor. We inspire, fund, mentor and nurture early-stage enterprises that are building innovative solutions to address the most intractable social and climate challenges. We thrive on building radical collaborations with foundations, companies, and governments to create initiatives for entrepreneurs working to create sustainable solutions to an ecosystem of support. Our small and mighty team works to unlock clarity, connections, capital, and a community to help impact entrepreneurs achieve their ambitious goals. Venture Associate The Venture Associate will be engaged in the implementation of Villgro’s intensive programs. Your job will be to find exceptional entrepreneurs and partners tackling the world's toughest problems, then help design and deliver incubation support that help scale their impact and lead the team to success. Detailed Job description: https://lnkd.in/gc9NDcqP LinkedIn opening: https://lnkd.in/gYgyKheb Admin Associate The Admin Associate will provide integral support to the Villgro team to deliver its multiple innovation accelerator programs with impact entrepreneurs in the Philippines. The admin associate will also be responsible for administrative matters and other operations support in the company. Detailed Job description: https://lnkd.in/gEHx2f6h LinkedIn opening: https://lnkd.in/gcU7atzE Interested applicants may send their resume, portfolio, and cover letter to hello@villgrophilippines.org with the subject line LastName_FirstName_VillgroPH_Position. We encourage applicants to be creative with their attachments - share with us who you are through a video, Tiktok, blog, or anything that will help us get to know you better. Visit our website for more details: bit.ly/VillgroPH-Jobs_2024

Maraming salamat sa pagsali sa Nature2Nurture Learning and Info Session! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our recent event in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and our collaborators Rurungan sa Tubod Foundation and Binhi Mindful Market. We had a fantastic turnout with 10 passionate entrepreneurs eager to explore opportunities for Nature-based Enterprises and apply to our program. We're committed to amplifying the importance of sustainably using and developing natural resources, and promoting the value of conservation through the provision of Nature-based Enterprises' goods and services.  Apply for the Nature2Nurture incubation program: https://lnkd.in/gJtUR4HH 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀: We delved into the definition and importance of NbEs, the pivotal role of women in these enterprises, and current trends and opportunities in the NbE sector. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝟮𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Our team provided a step-by-step application guide, held an open Q&A, and directly assisted entrepreneurs with their application, all to help our participants navigate the application process with confidence and ease. Missed the event? Catch our Virtual Learning Session this July 23 | 2-4 PM (PHT). Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/guApS_S4 We are also offering 1-on-1 session calls to assist you with your application process and answer any questions you may have from July 19 to 26. Save your slot here: bit.ly/N2NOpenOffice For more information, visit our website https://lnkd.in/ge2CDqqk or contact us at climate@villgrophilippines.org Nature2Nurture is an 8-month, high-touch incubation program dedicated to empowering women-led Nature-based Enterprises (NbEs) in Palawan, Philippines designed and implemented by Villgro Philippines with the generous support of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. #N2N #biodiversity #sustainability #WomenInBusiness #naturebasedsolutions #Palawan #climateaction #philippines

🎉 Congratulations to Kindred Health Inc.! We're thrilled to celebrate Kindred Health's successful completion of its pre-Series A funding round, raising $2.5 million in the first tranche, with commitments for an additional $3 million upon meeting key milestones. This impressive total of $5.5 million reflects strong investor confidence in Kindred's vision and potential. 📌 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gSsWEevV Kindred Health, Inc. is pioneering femtech in the Philippines, dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services tailored to women. By leveraging technology and a customer-centric approach, Kindred empowers generations of women to proactively manage their health. 🚺👩⚕️ At Villgro Philippines, we applaud Kindred's mission to break down barriers in women's health and provide stigma-free, holistic care. Here's to empowering Filipinas to take charge of their health on their terms! Kindred was part of the WE Rise x SheDisrupts Philippines 2022 – a fully virtual venture competition, mentorship, and pre-accelerating training program for Filipina entrepreneurs designed to catalyze gender lens investments (GLI) into women-led startups in the Philippines. #KindredHealth #startups #Innovation #femtech #womenshealthcare #womenentrepreneurs