Ethiopia

Sustainable Recycling Solutions: Turning Trash into Treasure in Ethiopia with TechnoServe Fellow Nuria Riechenberg

Nuria Riechenberg, a TechnoServe Fellow in 2023, played a pivotal role in the LIWAY Program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. There, she created an intervention to address a gap in the recycling value chain, creating sustainable recycling solutions and thousands of jobs. Discover how her experience as a TechnoServe Fellow has impacted her career.

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.

LIWAY program participants sorting recyclables, promoting environmental sustainability in Ethiopia

Livelihoods Improvement for Women and Youth (LIWAY)

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.

Environmental Sustainability, Women's Economic Empowerment, Youth Economic Opportunity
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency Sida