Women's Economic Empowerment

Enterprising women are key to generating diverse economic opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa-growing areas.

When Virginie Adounon first opened her beauty salon in Bohicon, Benin, she was not keeping track of her sales or giving herself a salary, and she could not save up enough money to make necessary upgrades to her shop. After joining a TechnoServe program called BeniBiz, she gained the skills she needed to run a profitable business.

If you’re looking for a good book recommendation, look no further! This selection of fiction and nonfiction has been reviewed by TechnoServe readers from around the world. You’ll find thought-provoking books like “Hunger” that connect directly to our mission of ending poverty. There is fiction from authors like Jonathan Escoffery…

What does a movie about Barbie, a doll often associated with objectifying women, have to say about gender equality and empowerment?

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.

Editor’s Note: Originally posted on December 7, 2017 under the title, “Just Get Up and Do Something” – Updated version published on July 20, 2023 under the new title, “Sarah LaFleur’s Journey from TechnoServe Fellow to M.M.LaFleur Founder” Sarah LaFleur, a TechnoServe Fellow in South…

In many countries where TechnoServe works, women continue to face tremendous barriers to economic success. Here are five of those barriers.

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. 

Learn about how two women in Nicaragua are breaking barriers in the coffee farming industry.