3ZERO House Philippines marks 5 years of collective action: advancing the work towards Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty

Manila, Philippines 26 February 2025 – The 3ZERO House Philippines, co-founded by Acted and Gawad Kalinga, and co-created with local changemakers in the country, releases its 5-Year Communication on Progress, highlighting significant milestones in its mission to drive meaningful transformation.

Since its launch in 2019, the 3ZERO House Philippines has served as a collaborative ecosystem for changemakers, fostering partnerships, empowering communities, and pioneering innovative solutions towards a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient Philippines.

Rooted in the global 3ZERO movement—a vision for a world with Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty—the Philippines as the first 3ZERO House established globally has become a catalyst for collective action.

Over the past five years, the global initiative has:

✅ Supported 79+ social and environmental entrepreneurs through capacity-building programs and microgrants.

✅ Disbursed over $43,800 in funding to incubate and scale sustainable solutions.

✅ Organized 159+ forums, trainings, and activities, engaging thousands of stakeholders in meaningful dialogue and action.

Through the local community, 3ZERO House Philippines has facilitated strategic partnerships among 98 organizations, with 100+ partners co-creating 20+ 3ZERO-linked initiatives benefitting almost 6,000 people.

Looking forward, 3ZERO House Philippines will continue expanding its reach through new local hubs, further empowering social changemakers across various sectors, and deepening its engagement with communities of practice and joint initiatives established in education, entrepreneurship, and civic action.

To read the full 5-Year Communication on Progress and learn how to be part of the movement, or follow @3ZeroPhilippines on social media.

About 3ZERO House Philippines

3ZERO House Philippines is a collaborative platform that connects changemakers, unleashes capabilities, and innovates solutions to drive sustainable impact. It is part of the global 3ZERO movement led by Acted and Gawad Kalinga.

For inquiries, please contact: philippines@3zero.org