How a Woman Entrepreneur Restored Income and Hope for Her Family
When Tamia’s health suffered, life became hard. By working with TechnoServe, she would eventually gain the tools to change her own life.
When Tamia’s health suffered, life became hard. By working with TechnoServe, she would eventually gain the tools to change her own life.
This International Women's Day, look at some real-world examples of what can happen when women can realize their full potential through economic empowerment.
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.
Ten years ago, Namukolo was unemployed and in an abusive marriage. Today, she is a successful entrepreneur supporting her family on her own.
After partnering with TechnoServe, Lúcia Arão Ndimande gained the confidence and skills to take her small shop to the next level.
"The best thing that happened to me was to join this program."
The women behind Mishky Cacao decided to create a safer future for their families and community – transitioning from coca to cocoa production and generating new value by manufacturing chocolate.
Have you or someone you know faced any of these gender-specific career challenges? TechnoServe is helping women overcome these challenges through a variety of programs around the world.