Transforming Uganda’s Agriculture: How Smallholder Farmers Are Leading the Way
In northern Uganda, 35-year-old Joseph Kojo is championing peer learning and collaboration to improve agricultural productivity and community success.
The Economic Impact of Sustainable Agriculture and Strong Markets in Ethiopia
For farmer Kadri Mohamed, a more sustainable and inclusive agricultural market transformed his livelihood and his family’s quality of life.
How a Young Entrepreneur’s Poultry Business is Hatching Success in Botswana
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.
Brewing Biodiversity: How Sustainable Coffee Improves Lives and Protects Landscapes
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, coffee farmers are employing new regenerative agriculture practices that improve yields, increase incomes, and allow farmers to meet their families' needs while also promoting biodiversity and conservation.
Young Vanilla Farmers Are Building Business Opportunities in Uganda
In Uganda, young people like Akankwasa Ismas are gaining new business skills to help them thrive as vanilla farmers.
From Small Shop to Business Leader: Overcoming Barriers as a Woman Entrepreneur
When Chaquila José Augusto first started her business, she was selling just one loaf of bread per day. Today, she owns multiple shops and employs several people in her community. Learn how gaining new business skills helped her overcome barriers as a woman entrepreneur.
The Transformative Power of Community: Jacqueline Castillo’s Story
In the heart of Tomatlán, Mexico, a municipality whose name means “among tomatoes” in Nahuatl, a group of farmers unite around a shared dream. These producers work tirelessly to grow as an agribusiness and leave a lasting legacy for their families.
Framing the Future: Youth Skills in Focus
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re featuring three young people who have gained the critical skills they need to succeed as entrepreneurs. Read their stories, then vote for your favorite photo.
How Ethiopia’s Circular Economy is Turning Waste into Job Opportunities
The circular economy has provided an opportunity for Ethiopian entrepreneur Sheshetu Diriba to become financially self-sufficient. She’s not the only one.
Horticulture Production Transforms Lives and Livelihoods in Northern Uganda
Ample rainfall and widespread soil fertility make Uganda a prime location for horticulture production. For small-scale farmers like Michael Acire, growing fresh fruits and vegetables offers a pathway out of poverty. Learn how TechnoServe is supporting farmers like Michael in northern Uganda.
