Sowing Seeds of Hope in Rwanda
Through the Rwanda Ikawa Nziza Cyane “Best Quality Coffee” project, farmers are expected to increase their coffee yields and income.
How a Single Mother and Woman Entrepreneur Transformed her Income in Mozambique
Determined to find a way to support her three children, a single mother started selling roasted peanuts and earned about $3 each day. Since then, she's dramatically increased her income after working with a start-up supported by TechnoServe.
International Day of Rural Women: A Rural Woman Farmer in Guatemala Supports Her Children and Her Community
TechnoServe acknowledges women’s vital role in growing the world’s food, while grappling with significant other challenges and responsibilities. The story of Lesbia Ludia Juárez, a rural woman farmer, demonstrates the tremendous contributions and potential of rural women around the world.
A Mother in Mozambique Succeeds in Running Her Two Businesses
When Elisa and her husband got a divorce, her need for an independent income became acute. She's now able to support herself and her family after working with TechnoServe.
How an Entrepreneur Learned to Grow His Success Following Nigeria’s Tomato Crisis
Tomatoes are a staple for many Nigerian recipes since Nigeria is the second largest producer of fresh tomatoes in Africa. TechnoServe provided training on best practices that help farmers to improve their production, decrease post-harvest losses, and increase their incomes.
How a Woman Left an Abusive Marriage and Created a Successful Business in Zambia
Ten years ago, Namukolo was unemployed and in an abusive marriage. Today, she is a successful entrepreneur supporting her family on her own.
A Third-Generation Farmer in Puerto Rico Reaps a New Harvest and Hope After Hurricane Maria
While the challenges of being a woman coffee farmer affected Agueda Ortiz Velez, she couldn’t have imagined how Hurricane Maria would test her overall resilience.
A TechnoServe Trainer and Daughter of Farmers Helps Build the Future of Puerto Rico’s Coffee Industry
How one daughter of coffee farmers is now supporting the coffee industry in Puerto Rico as a TechnoServe trainer.
After COVID and Protests, A Nigerian Entrepreneur Rebuilds His Business Dreams
During the COVID-19 pandemic, an entrepreneur's business in Nigeria was destroyed. Here's how he revived his dream and found success.
An Eco-Friendly, Woman-Owned Enterprise Supports Menstrual Equity in Benin
A new mother in Benin began making reusable diapers and menstrual pads after having her son. She quickly realized there was an opportunity to help other women by creating sustainable menstrual products – and empowering the next generation.
