Africa

In Tanzania and Kenya, entrepreneurs like Felistus Issangya and Benson Wando are adopting inclusive business practices to transform lives and entire communities.

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.

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

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.

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.

Are you an informed global citizen? Test your knowledge of current events with TechnoServe's February 2024 world news quiz.

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.