Zuellig Family Foundation Honored for Nutrition Leadership in Caraga
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The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Caraga celebrated its 2025 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony on September 19, 2025 in Butuan City. The gathering honored the dedication and achievements of partners advancing nutrition in the region. During the ceremony, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) received the Leadership Award for Nutrition Governance Capacity, a recognition of its commitment to strengthening governance systems that prioritize health and nutrition.
ZFF began its nutrition governance work in the region in 2022 in partnership with the four island municipalities of Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte, and the Asian Institute of Management Alumni Association under the Ahon Siargao initiative with support and assistance from NNC Caraga. This collaboration has since expanded through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)’s Project TRANSFORM (Transdisciplinary Approach for Resilience and Environmental Sustainability through Multi-Stakeholder Engagement) in the municipalities of Del Carmen, San Francisco, Pilar, and Burgos.
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This year, ZFF also sustained leadership interventions for health and nutrition by onboarding Governor Neil Demerey of the Province of Dinagat Islands, together with NNC Caraga. These efforts continue to highlight the foundation’s mission to equip local leaders with the knowledge and skills to design and implement sustainable programs that address the root causes of malnutrition.
The recognition given to ZFF underscores the vital role of civil society in building stronger partnerships for nutrition. By investing in leadership and capacity-building, ZFF stands as a partner to government and communities alike in realizing the vision of a healthier, well-nourished, and empowered Caraga.