Youth Economic Opportunity

This International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the story of a young entrepreneur in Mozambique who is forging new pathways for women in her community to thrive.

As 2024 draws to a close, let’s take a moment to celebrate the milestone moments that you helped make possible through your support. Thanks to you, our work has made a real, tangible difference in millions of lives. 1. As TechnoServe’s Coffee Alliance for Excellence…

Meet Elvis Gilberto Sumaila, an entrepreneur and small business owner in the agribusiness sector. Focusing on high-yield crop production and chicken farming, Elvis strives to grow his business while contributing to the local agricultural economy. Through a short-term training program offered by the FTF Premier-Oholo (PRO) project, an initiative funded…

Welcome to our inspiring journey of empowerment! Here we celebrate the stories of four remarkable entrepreneurs who have transformed their businesses through the FTF Premier-Oholo (PRO) project. Recently trained and graduated in Nampula and Pemba, they exemplify the impact of USAID and SDC’s commitment to improving nutritious food production…

In the Amazon rainforest, fires are causing trees to release carbon instead of absorbing it as they naturally do. What is this practice of capturing and storing carbon called? Find out in our latest world news quiz.

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 Peru’s San Martín region, the heart of its coffee production, young farmers are stepping up to lead the next chapter of agriculture. They are embracing regenerative practices, enhancing productivity, and championing inclusivity—values that are transforming rural economies and bringing new life to transitions that once seemed distant.

Discover how entrepreneurs are changing the world after pursuing continuous learning and economic growth through innovative education programs.

In Kenya's coastal region, marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and coastal tourism make up the growing potential and value of the blue economy. Driven and led by young entrepreneurs, their involvement is crucial to ensuring that the Blue Economy thrives in a way that benefits all–balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability. 

This International Youth Day, we’re featuring a young entrepreneur in Botswana who is using the skills she gained in a TechnoServe program to build a thriving poultry business from the ground up.