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This International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the story of a young entrepreneur in Mozambique who is forging new pathways for women in her community to thrive.

In El Salvador, Ana Emilia Figueroa Hernández never imagined that technology—let alone artificial intelligence (AI)—would become a key tool in her handmade jewelry business. But today, thanks to TechnoServe, she’s harnessing AI to expand her brand, streamline operations, and create engaging social media content.

Food insecurity, driven by poverty and conflict, affects millions worldwide. Explore its root causes, far-reaching impacts, and the sustainable solutions needed to ensure a food-secure future for all.

It’s a new year, and there’s a new set of international development jargon to disentangle. Check out the list below, and let us know if there are any other development terms we should cover in the future.

By partnering to develop innovative solutions, we can tackle both the challenge of food waste along the supply chain and the pressing issue of food security among low-income populations, ultimately creating a more sustainable and equitable food system.

Starting a business is never easy—especially in a sector where there are few women entrepreneurs. Joyce Chika overcame financial barriers and beliefs that as a woman she is not suited to work in Botswana's tourism sector, to build No. 1 Lady Tours and Safaris. With support from the Tokafala program, she turned her passion into a thriving business that also supports young entrepreneurs. Tokafala is implemented by TechnoServe and is a collaboration between the Government of Botswana, Debswana, De Beers Group, and Anglo American.

How much do you know about global poverty? Take our quiz to learn common facts and clear misconceptions about this critical issue.

In 2012, Lubaba Mekonnen joined a TechnoServe program that supported coffee farmers in her community. We reconnected with Lubaba in 2020 and again in 2024 to see how her life changed in the decade since first joining the program.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This February, witness different facets of love–parental, communal, and environmental–that motivate our clients to lift themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty.

Marine ecosystems sustain livelihoods and biodiversity in Kenya. Learn how seagrass conservation is helping coastal communities thrive.