A Mother in Mozambique Succeeds in Running Her Two Businesses
When Elisa and her husband got a divorce, her need for an independent income became acute. She's now able to support herself and her family after working with TechnoServe.
Effective Support for Women Entrepreneurs Goes Beyond Skills Training
Writing for Business Fights Poverty, TechnoServe's Cristina Manfre and Lucinda Francisco share insights from the Business Women Connect program.
Equality for Growth: The Business Women Connect Program’s Approach to Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
This case study highlights the approach that the Business Women Connect program, a partnership between TechnoServe and the ExxonMobil Foundation, has used to support thousands of women entrepreneurs in Mozambique.
Catalisa dynamizes poultry market in Cabo Delgado Province
The Catalisa program recognizes the socio-economic importance of poultry production in Cabo Delgado, and the great potential that exists in the market for local producers. As a way to dynamize this sector, Catalisa has developed a series of investments in small-scale chicken and egg producers, and commercial agribusinesses along the…
Young entrepreneur stands out in the catering and restaurant sector in Cabo Delgado
Lucinda Emilio Contavida is a 24-year-old young entrepreneur. She is a native of Nacala and currently resides in Pemba City, where she runs a small restaurant and catering business. Lucinda entered the business world shortly after nishing her 1st Life Skills Course, preparing for Employment and Entrepreneurship, as part of…
Four Barriers to Women’s Economic Empowerment in Emerging Economies
TechnoServe helps hardworking women around the world to overcome economic barriers and improve their lives. Here are four of these barriers.
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Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.
Women IN Business (WIN) Participates in the Annual Market Systems Symposium, 2022 (MSS 2022)
TechnoServe through the WIN program participated for the first time in the annual Market Systems Symposium (“Market Systems Symposim”), 2022, organized by the Vikara Institute. This event is an excellent space for debate, learning and sharing of experiences from different communities acting globally in the area of Market Systems…
Catalisa Promotes Youth Entrepreneurship through the Business Plan Competition (BPC) in Cabo Delgado
Catalisa continues to provide support and assistance to young people with business initiatives, with the aim of improving their personal income. The last newsletter edition showed that there are many young people with the capacity to create and manage successful businesses, with José Siconimoda winning the Best Business Plan Award…
Women’s Economic Empowerment on the Airwaves
Writing for the Vikara Institute's MSD Hub, TechnoServe's Sarah Bove describes how the WIN program is using mass media to support women's entrepreneurship in Mozambique
