Father’s Day 2024: How You Can Change Lives and Support Fathers
As we celebrate Father’s Day, we honor Baranon Houdou, a parent who is persevering to reach his potential and provide a better life for his family.
Beyond Fishing: Boosting Biodiversity and Economic Development on Lake Malawi
Over the years, overfishing, pollution, and species loss have threatened Lake Malawi—and the livelihoods of the people who depend on it. Today, fishermen like Maxwell Kaunda are gaining the skills to embrace new ways to make a living, such as cassava farming. In doing so, they are increasing their incomes and protecting the lake’s critical biodiversity.
Beyond Fishing: Boosting Biodiversity and Economic Development on Lake Malawi
Over the years, overfishing, pollution, and species loss have threatened Lake Malawi—and the livelihoods of the people who depend on it. Today, fishermen like Maxwell Kaunda are gaining the skills to embrace new ways to make a living, such as cassava farming. In doing so, they are increasing their incomes and protecting the lake’s critical biodiversity.
“People deserve the dignity of work and providing for their families,” new TechnoServe board member Divyangana “Divy” Kumar
Meet Divyangana “Divy” Kumar, TechnoServe’s new board member. Divy brings her global expertise leading Food Solutions Americas at Cargill to our mission.
In Côte d’Ivoire, Women Entrepreneurs are Creating More Prosperous Communities
Enterprising women are key to generating diverse economic opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa-growing areas.
Building Climate Resilience and Boosting Farmer Livelihoods in Mexico
In southern and southeastern Mexico, young people like Esmeralda Canul are using the power of sharing knowledge to build more sustainable, prosperous communities for future generations.
In Mozambique, a Woman Entrepreneur is Baking for a Brighter Future
Four years ago, Lúcia Sigauque’s life took an unexpected turn. Discover how a sudden change in her circumstances propelled her into a new role as a successful woman entrepreneur and baker in northern Mozambique.
The Coffee Business is a Family Legacy for Lily Pacas
Lily Pacas is an entrepreneur in the coffee business and a fifth-generation coffee producer in El Salvador. Read about her experience growing up in a coffee-growing family, how those experiences led to a career in civil service, and her hopes for women in coffee.
In Ethiopia, Better Farm Practices Help Coffee Farmers Prosper
Eight years ago, Fedila Hussein and Mustafa Tesfaye struggled to earn a living from coffee. Their coffee trees were old and were not producing enough to cover the living expenses of their family of six. After participating in a TechnoServe program, Fedila and Mustafa learned important techniques to improve their coffee yields. Today, their farm is flourishing, and they have seen a 23-fold increase in their coffee production.
Empowering Women in Agriculture: A Young Man’s Leadership in Nicaragua
Meet Yader Blandín. This young Nicaraguan man joined a gender commission to challenge stereotypes and change the mentality of multiple generations within his community. TechnoServe knows engaging men is a critical component of empowering women in agriculture.
