Empowering Women and Communities Through Inclusive Business Practices
In Tanzania and Kenya, entrepreneurs like Felistus Issangya and Benson Wando are adopting inclusive business practices to transform lives and entire communities.
Vice President Harris Announces Public-Private Partnership Has Generated More Than $5.2 Billion in Private Sector Commitments for Northern Central America
The White House announces TechnoServe's participation in the In Her Hands initiative to promote women's economic empowerment in Central America.
Green Flags: These Women-led Startups are Making a Sustainable Impact
A TechnoServe program in India is equipping women-led startups with the knowledge and tools they need to make a sustainable impact.
Reality TV Show Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in Mozambique
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.
Vote for the Photo of the Month: March 2024
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and opportunity in the lives of our clients around the world.
TechnoServe Fellow Naila Farouk on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Supporting Women in Coffee
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.
The Coffee Business is a Family Legacy for Lily Pacas
Lily Pacas is an entrepreneur in the coffee business and a fifth-generation coffee producer in El Salvador. Read about her experience growing up in a coffee-growing family, how those experiences led to a career in civil service, and her hopes for women in coffee.
Empowering Women in Agriculture: A Young Man’s Leadership in Nicaragua
Meet Yader Blandín. This young Nicaraguan man joined a gender commission to challenge stereotypes and change the mentality of multiple generations within his community. TechnoServe knows engaging men is a critical component of empowering women in agriculture.
In Benin, Hairdressing Offers New Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
When Virginie Adounon first opened her beauty salon in Bohicon, Benin, she was not keeping track of her sales or giving herself a salary, and she could not save up enough money to make necessary upgrades to her shop. After joining a TechnoServe program called BeniBiz, she gained the skills she needed to run a profitable business.
Creating Youth Opportunities In El Salvador: Entrepreneurship, Job Creation, & Women’s Employment
Discover the journey of Gabi Garcia, the manager at Cochecito, a baby clothing boutique in San Salvador. Her experience highlights how small businesses are a lifeline for many young Salvadorians facing limited job opportunities. Through a TechnoServe program creating youth opportunities, small businesses like Cochecito are creating jobs, strengthening communities, and ensuring a brighter future for youth and women in El Salvador.
