Youth Economic Empowerment

In the bustling city of San Salvador, El Salvador, one young entrepreneur named Gabriel Flores has turned his passion for cooking into a thriving business that is creating stable employment for young people. Gabriel's journey began with a simple love for food and a curiosity about the different ways people prepare basic dishes. Seven years later, he and his business partner own a popular pizza restaurant called Sivareña Pizza, where they serve delicious pies to the community. Discover Gabriel’s story of success and empowerment, told in his own words.

Creating employment opportunities for the world’s growing youth population is a critical part of improving livelihoods and combating poverty. TechnoServe has contributed to a new World Economic Forum briefing paper that identifies keys to global job creation.

Celebrating Young Farmers and Entrepreneurs on International Youth Day Around the world, a new generation of creative, resilient innovators and entrepreneurs is on the rise. In celebration of United Nations International Youth Day on August 12, here are a few bright, determined young people…