Partnerships
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) works with local and international partners to strengthen public health leadership and improve health outcomes in underserved Filipino communities. We welcome partners who share our vision of a healthier, more equitable Philippines.
What We Do
Strengthening Public Health Leadership and Governance
At the core of ZFF’s work is building strong public health leadership and governance.
Through the ZFF Health Change Model, we equip local chief executives, health officers, and frontline workers with the skills to understand complex health systems, recognize their roles in addressing local health challenges, and implement sustainable solutions. Our approach combines training, practicum experience, mentoring, and coaching, helping leaders translate knowledge into action and achieve tangible improvements in community health outcomes.
This model underpins all our efforts and permeates our three main areas of work, ensuring leadership, accountability, and system-wide solutions are integrated across every initiative.
Advancing Universal Health Care
ZFF, through its Bayang Malusog program, supports the Department of Health in implementing Universal Health Care reforms. ZFF works with local governments to improve primary care delivery, strengthen governance systems, and design practical solutions responsive to community needs.
Improving Nutrition in the First 2,000 Days
ZFF’s flagship nutrition program, Pook Malusog, initially focused on the first 1,000 days of life and has since been expanded to cover the first 2,000 days, ensuring continued support for children and families during this crucial period. The program empowers local governments and workers to reduce childhood stunting, strengthens local capacities, supports evidence-based planning, and aligns with national nutrition targets for healthier, more resilient children.
Supporting Adolescents and Young People
Youth Leadership and Governance Program (YLGP) develops young leaders who advocate for Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (AYSRH) services. The Challenge Initiative (TCI) is a co-funded platform that encourages positive health-seeking behavior among adolescents and expands access to family planning services.
Evidence of Results
Across partner sites, ZFF has contributed to:
- Stronger and more coordinated local health systems
- Lower childhood stunting rates
- Fewer teenage pregnancies
- Stronger multi-sector partnerships at the local level
Partner With Us
ZFF offers a trusted platform for meaningful and sustainable impact. Partnership opportunities include co-designing programs, supporting health leadership and governance training, expanding community-based health interventions, and scaling proven approaches across regions.