LoveYourself

What LoveYourself does

LoveYourself Inc. is a Philippines-based, volunteer-driven nonprofit organization founded in 2011 that delivers free HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and life coaching services to key affected populations, principally men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender individuals, and youth aged 15-34. Service delivery is anchored in a network of community centers (Anglo, Uni, Victoria, Lily, and Welcome in Metro Manila; Hero in Cavite; White House in Cebu) augmented by a wider Champion Community Centers initiative that has scaled to 12 centers nationwide with Global Fund support channeled through Save the Children. The core technology is community-based rapid HIV screening with results delivered in approximately 20 minutes, paired with same-day antiretroviral (ARV) treatment initiation supported by a "Life Coaches" program providing biomedical and psychosocial support during the first six months post-diagnosis; the model also includes post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) via partnership with Hi-Precision Diagnostics, the SelfCare HIV self-screening kit (the first such program in the Philippines, launched March 2020), gender-affirming hormone therapy through Transcend/Victoria, and Flourish Circle peer-support mental health programming. Reported impact metrics include 100,000 people screened/tested, 5,200 clients on ARV treatment with a 92% viral suppression rate at one year, 1,000 clients on PrEP, and 1,500+ trained volunteers across six batches.

The organization is financed through a mix of institutional grants (Global Fund, AHF Philippines, PhilHealth, USAID Philippines, UNAIDS), corporate sponsorships (Pilipinas Shell Foundation), individual donations, and minor revenue from SelfCare kit sales. Go-to-market is community-led: outreach leverages celebrity ambassadors (Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray), LGBTQIA+ beauty pageants (Miss International Queen Philippines, Man of the World), online engagement through Spaces MNL, and volunteer-driven LY Caravan programming that has engaged 29 schools and 56 companies. Strategic priorities include expanding the Champion Community Centers footprint, broadening the Transcend program for cisgender women, scaling mental health peer support, and deepening partnerships with WHO, UNAIDS, and SKPA Philippines on regional HIV advocacy campaigns.

LoveYourself is governed by Founder/Executive Director Ronivin ("Dr. Vinn") Pagtakhan with functional leadership across Operations and Research (Danvic Rosadiño), Community Engagement and Partnerships (Francis Raymund Dacanay), Flourish (Joy Daguiso), Transcend (Yan Yan Araña), Quality of Life (Denis Cruz), and White House Cebu (Jan Shaltiel Vincent Estrada). Key operational risks include reliance on a concentrated set of institutional funders, dependence on volunteer pipelines for sustained service capacity, and the absence of disclosed audited financials, which constrains financial visibility for any grantmaker or partner evaluating scale-up support.

Name

LoveYourself

Legal name

LoveYourself Inc.

Website

https://loveyourself.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

LoveYourself is a Philippine nonprofit founded in 2011 that delivers free HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and life coaching through a network of 12 community centers and 1,500+ volunteers, primarily serving MSM, transgender individuals, and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

HIV/AIDS Medicine (HLAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education (EDAAAHAM)

Keywords

• HIV testing services
• Sexual health services
• HIV prevention treatment
• Community health advocacy
• Transgender health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mandaluyong

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: LoveYourself receives donations from partners and supporters. Received ₱1 million donation from White Party Manila. Supported by Global Fund thru Save the Children, PhilHealth, AHF Philippines, and other organizations.
2. Free Services (Public Health): Provides free HIV testing, screening, treatment, and mental health services funded through partnerships with government (PhilHealth) and international organizations.
3. SelfCare Kit Sales: HIV self-screening kits sold at an affordable price through the SelfCare program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LoveYourself delivers free, confidential HIV/STI screening with 20-minute results, same-day antiretroviral (ARV) treatment initiation, and PrEP/PEP prevention services through a network of community centers in Metro Manila, Cavite, and Cebu City in the Philippines. It also provides transgender healthcare (Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy), mental health peer support (Flourish Circle), laboratory diagnostics, and life coaching bio-medical and psychosocial support for newly diagnosed clients. The SelfCare HIV Self-Screening Kit, the first HIV self-screening program in the Philippines, allows clients to conduct HIV testing at home.

Product overview

LoveYourself is a Philippines-based HIV advocacy organization offering a comprehensive suite of healthcare services centered on HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. The organization operates as a multi-service platform comprising free HIV/STI screening at community centers, antiretroviral treatment programs with life coaching support, gender-affirming hormone therapy through Transcend/Victoria, and mental health support via Flourish Circle. Key products include the SelfCare self-screening program, Spaces MNL digital entertainment platform, and community center networks across Metro Manila and Cebu. The organization also conducts education campaigns, volunteer training through LoveU, and fundraising events like Cherry Poppin' and the Ripple Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flourish Circle: Mental health peer support program for people experiencing depressive and anxious thoughts
• Transcend by LoveYourself
• Cherry Poppin
• Ripple Awards
• SelfCare
• Spaces MNL
• Champion Community Centers

Products and services

• Free HIV Testing Services Free, confidential HIV screening and testing services offered at community centers across Metro Manila and Cebu, providing same-day results with rapid testing methods within 20 minutes. Available without names or forms for MSM, transgender, and youth clients.
• HIV/STI Treatment (ARV) Comprehensive HIV and STI treatment services including antiretroviral therapy (ARV) with same-day treatment initiation, supported by Life Coaches providing bio-medical and psychosocial assistance especially during the first 6 months post-diagnosis.
• HIV Prevention (PEP/PrEP) Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) services for HIV prevention, with access to preventive medication, counseling, and a list of PEP dispensing establishments across the Philippines.
• SelfCare HIV Self-Screening Kit The first HIV self-screening program in the Philippines, allowing clients to access an HIV screening kit with instructional and counseling guides and conduct testing at home at their own convenience, sold at an affordable price through community centers.
• Trans Health (Transcend by LoveYourself) Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) services and Pre-Gender Affirming Surgery counseling offered through Victoria by LoveYourself, the first community-led transgender health center, addressing barriers and lack of services for cisgender women and the transgender community.
• Mental Health Support (Flourish Circle) Peer support group program for people experiencing depressive and anxious thoughts, using a 12-session peer support framework to mediate mental health concerns, part of the broader Tuloy PH mental health awareness campaign.
• Laboratory Services Laboratory diagnostic and testing services supporting LoveYourself's HIV/STI screening and treatment programs across its community centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% viral suppression rate among clients post 1 year treatment (U=U)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Man of the World (Pageant)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026International male beauty pageant collaborated with LoveYourself for candidates' advocacy journey. LoveYourself ambassadorship given to Oliver Eugen Kretz of Philippines who won the crown.
• LoveLab4n: Pride PH Festival 2026coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 May 2026Southeast Asia's biggest Pride celebration. LoveYourself participated as health advocate, with volunteer lead delivering solidarity speech and interactive booth.
• White Party ManilacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Iconic LGBTQIA+ celebration revival partnership. White Party Manila donated ₱1 million to LoveYourself to support HIV advocacy, community education, testing access, and support services.
• Mentoque ProductionscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Production partner for White Party Manila collaboration with LoveYourself.
• Straightforward (Brand)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Fashion brand partnered with LoveYourself for Pride Month campaign to champion HIV awareness and testing, normalizing HIV testing as self-care.
• Spaces MNLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021LGBTQIA+ online entertainment platform created during COVID-19. Partnership for community engagement through drag shows, mental health content, and HIV advocacy shows including Fact U, Kweeens Noight, Spotlight, and Herstory.
• Cove Manila (Okada Manila)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 October 2019Venue partner for GLAMM LGBTQ+ events. Biggest indoor beach club and nightclub in Southeast Asia supporting LoveYourself advocacy events.
• WHO (World Health Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational health organization partner supporting HIV advocacy efforts. Listed as partner organization on LoveYourself website.
• UNAIDScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint UN programme on HIV/AIDS partner. LoveYourself works with UNAIDS Philippines on HIV awareness campaigns and international AIDS conferences.
• AHF Philippines (AIDS Healthcare Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner for HIV treatment support, ARV provision, and advocacy programs. Co-presenter of International Condom Day events and Spaces MNL online shows.
• PhilHealthcoreOthersPhilippine Health Insurance Corporation providing coverage for HIV treatment services.
• Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor for LY Caravan program bringing HIV awareness to schools and companies. Supporter of ETUF fashion auction events.
• SKPA Philippines (Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in Asia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional program supporting HIV services for key populations. Partner in #SaferNowPH campaign and Baklang Kanal HIV awareness initiative.
• Miss International Queen Philippines (MIQ Philippines)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTransgender beauty pageant partnership to advance trans health and HIV awareness. MIQPH Welcome Party and ongoing collaboration.
• Victoria CourtminorOthersHotel venue partner for LoveYourself HIV testing day events (Incognito, Let’s TESTMNL, LoveSquad) in Malate and North EDSA locations.
• LauvetteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner for LoveYourself events including Kink Ball.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pinoy Plus: Filipino-led organization of people living with HIV providing peer support, treatment literacy, and advocacy in the Philippines. Direct peer in the PLHIV support and treatment-adherence space LoveYourself's Life Coaches also serves.
• The Red Whistle: Philippine-based NGO focused on HIV awareness, testing, and advocacy for key populations. Local direct peer running parallel community HIV campaigns and collaborating in the same Manila advocacy ecosystem.
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): Global HIV/AIDS nonprofit providing free testing, treatment, and advocacy. Direct peer and core LoveYourself partner (AHF Philippines) supplying ARV treatment; operates a near-identical community clinic and same-day-treatment model globally.

Regional players

• AIDS Concern (Hong Kong): Hong Kong-based HIV/AIDS nonprofit offering testing, MSM-targeted outreach, and peer-led support. Strong regional comparable with the same volunteer-driven community testing, MSM focus, and PrEP promotion model.
• Action for AIDS Singapore (AfA): Singapore-based HIV/AIDS charity operating anonymous testing, MSM outreach, and PrEP/PEP services. Regional peer with similar anonymous rapid testing and key-population targeting in an Asian regulatory context.
• Humsafar Trust: India's largest LGBTQ+ community-based organization running HIV prevention, community testing, and MSM/transgender health programs. Regional peer with a comparable community-clinic-plus-peer-educator delivery model at scale.
• Pink Triangle Foundation: Malaysian LGBTQ+ and sexual health NGO providing HIV/STI support, counseling, and community programs. Regional peer addressing the same MSM/transgender HIV challenges in a more conservative regulatory environment.

Emerging players

• Saga Communications / Testing Positive (Philippines-related HIV advocacy): Community-led HIV/AIDS education and support network active in the Philippines and Asia. Emerging peer in the same MSM-focused HIV awareness and treatment literacy category.

Broad incumbents

• Department of Health – Philippines (HIV Treatment Hubs / Social Hygiene Clinics): Philippine government entity operating the national network of HIV Treatment Hubs and Social Hygiene Clinics. Broad incumbent providing the public-sector counterpart to LoveYourself's community-center services and a key PhilHealth partner.
• APCASO: Asia Pacific regional network of community-based HIV and key-population organizations. Broader incumbent providing regional coordination, advocacy, and funding flows that include LoveYourself's peer ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/loveyourselfph
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbn7NxTokJbAF9xuZ5o_IGg
• Facebookfacebook.com/loveyourself.ph
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loveyourself-ph

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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