Who Makes it Possible
We are grateful for the generous support of donors and partners, and the hard work of dedicated people who believe in TechnoServe’s approach to business solutions to poverty. Together, we create lasting impact.
Our Partners
Public and private partners are a key component of TechnoServe's success.
In addition to critical financial support, many of our partners provide market and employment opportunities for our program participants, as well as world-class business and industry expertise and advice that we can leverage to help build a thriving private sector in the countries where we work.
Featured Partners
Vodafone & USAID
Connecting Farmers to Mobile Solutions
A public-private partnership between TechnoServe, Vodafone and the U.S. Agency for International Development is developing mobile-based solutions to improve access to financial services for smallholder farmers and strengthen relationships with agribusinesses. Learn More >
Partners in Food Solutions
An Innovative Approach to Food Security
TechnoServe and Partners in Food Solutions are linking corporate expertise to small and growing food processors in Africa, creating sustainable solutions to food security. Learn More >
The Mastercard Foundation
Expanding Opportunities for Youth
TechnoServe and the MasterCard Foundation are providing young women and men with training and support to help grow the next generation of entrepreneurs in Africa. Learn More >
Our Supporters
TechnoServe is able to maximize its impact in poor communities thanks to the generous support of our donors. Even though many of our programs are funded by substantial grants from large organizations, TechnoServe relies on funding from private donors to provide vital support to innovate and deepen our impact in the developing world. In 2014:
More than
11,700 individual donors
made gifts averaging $70
75 Global Advisory Council members
The Global Advisory Council provides a way for interested people of diverse backgrounds from around the world to share in, and support, the mission of TechnoServe. Members are ambassadors for TechnoServe, providing financial support, strategic advice and connections to others in order to advance the life-changing work of the organization.
For every $1
donated by our supporters in 2014,
Board of Directors
TechnoServe is overseen by a talented group of leaders. Our board ensures that the organization faithfully pursues its mission and has the resources and direction it needs to be successful. Learn more about our Board of Directors.
Our Team
TechnoServe’s staff combines business expertise with local knowledge, relationships and context to help hardworking men and women generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. In 2014:
1,415 total global staff 91% staff are from the country where they work
Learn more about our senior staff and country leadership.
Volunteer Consultants
Volunteer Consultants are critical members of the TechnoServe team, working with our full-time staff to further our mission and increase our impact around the world. Since 2001, TechnoServe has engaged more than 900 Volunteer Consultants on three- to 12-month projects. In 2014:
