Central America

A Year in Farming: Our Favorite Photos of 2024

Our photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re showcasing the journey of farmers as they navigate each stage of the farming cycle, from planting to harvest and beyond.

Sustainable Coffee Farming: How Top Working is Shaping the Future of Coffee in Guatemala

Discover how regenerative coffee farming is transforming Guatemala’s coffee industry through TechnoServe’s CaféTec program. With sustainable techniques like Top Working, smallholder farmers can boost coffee yields, improve soil health, and strengthen resilience to climate change—all without disrupting production. Learn how these practices are helping Guatemala’s coffee sector thrive in the context of environmental challenges and economic pressures.

Micro-retail Development Project

The Micro-retail Development Project is a three-year initiative funded by USAID and private sector partner CBC, aimed at improving the livelihoods of micro-retail store owners—both women and men—across El Salvador. By enhancing business practices, the project seeks to increase access to essential goods and services within local communities. Through fostering stronger and more resilient micro-retail businesses, this initiative supports local economic growth and helps reduce migration pressures by creating sustainable economic opportunities.

U.S. Agency for International Development