Empowering Women and Communities Through Inclusive Business Practices
In Tanzania and Kenya, entrepreneurs like Felistus Issangya and Benson Wando are adopting inclusive business practices to transform lives and entire communities.
Reality TV Show Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in Mozambique
In a world where reality TV is often synonymous with drama and outlandish behavior, who knew it could be a tool to fight poverty? A TechnoServe program is using reality TV to equip women entrepreneurs in Mozambique with the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Vote for the Photo of the Month: March 2024
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TechnoServe Fellow Naila Farouk on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Supporting Women in Coffee
Naila Farouk recently completed a TechnoServe fellowship in Burundi, where she created a global marketing survey to collect data on Burundian coffee. In honor of International Women’s Day, Naila shared her fellowship experience, discussed women who have inspired her, and highlighted some of the structural barriers women face.
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.
Test Your Knowledge With Our World News Quiz: February 2024
Are you an informed global citizen? Test your knowledge of current events with TechnoServe's February 2024 world news quiz.
New Report: What Leads to Global Job Creation and Employment?
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.
What We Love: Reflections from TechnoServe Business Advisors on Working with Small Business Owners
We asked TechnoServe staff around the world to share what they love about working with entrepreneurs and small business owners.
In Benin, Hairdressing Offers New Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
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.
Vote for the Photo of the Month: February 2024
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and opportunity in the lives of our clients around the world.
