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.
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and opportunity in the lives of our clients around the world.
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and opportunity in the lives of our clients around the world.
TechnoServe recently developed a mobile application in partnership with the Government of Rwanda and the Bank of Kigali to address critical challenges in Rwanda’s coffee supply chain.
A TechnoServe program increased youth employment in Africa through skills and training opportunities, enabling thousands to become successful micro-retailers.
How did an aspiring priest become a software engineer now delivering tech solutions to end global poverty? Sildio Mbonyumuhire, Director of Labs Product Management and Engineering at TechnoServe, was recently featured on the My Tech Story Africa podcast hosted by Alice Kanjejo.
In Kenya, micro-retailers play an essential role in the local economy by providing important consumer goods. With TechnoServe’s support, a new umbrella organization of micro-retailers is creating a robust ecosystem where entrepreneurs can share knowledge, resources, and opportunities.
TechnoServe’s monthly photo series highlights the beauty and opportunity in the lives of our clients around the world.
The Burundi Better Coffee Initiative, "Ikawa Nziza mu Burundi”, will benefit over 50,000 coffee farmers in Burundi over the next five years by focusing on improving quality and climate resilience
The Ethiopia LIWAY program is a nine-year initiative implemented by TechnoServe alongside a consortium of partners. The program is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN). It is working to create a more sustainable and inclusive job market for women and the youth.
