Bethany Peevy Downie

Discover how a small group of Ethiopian farmers built an award-winning coffee cooperative that transformed their community from forgotten to flourishing.

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we're recognizing three donors who support TechnoServe's mission to create sustainable pathways out of poverty. Hear from Alison Conway, Susan Ball, and Matt Kamm about why they are personally motivated to help eradicate poverty.

In West Africa, youth are turning to radical groups as a way to gain social and economic security. Discover how TechnoServe programs are changing this dynamic by offering a pathway to prosperity through sustainable jobs.

Whether you are looking to pay it forward with your success or you just want to make a difference in the world, it is always important to do your due diligence when choosing an organization to support. This guide will show you how to find a nonprofit you can trust to make the most of your generosity.

When illness ended Stella King'ori's career as a teacher, she faced a harsh reality. In Kenya, women with disabilities encounter significant barriers to economic independence. Through an innovative business training program, Stella transformed her small retail business, achieving 900% revenue growth and creating jobs for others.

Throughout the world, it is common to see mothers who sacrifice for their families. Many of TechnoServe’s clients exemplify the heroism of motherhood by working harder than most to build farms and businesses that put food on the table and completely transform the future of the next generation.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we are featuring three photos of maize farmers in Karnataka, India, who are adopting regenerative agriculture practices to increase their yields despite harsh weather conditions.

Starting a business is never easy—especially in a sector where there are few women entrepreneurs. Joyce Chika overcame financial barriers and beliefs that as a woman she is not suited to work in Botswana's tourism sector, to build No. 1 Lady Tours and Safaris. With support from the Tokafala program, she turned her passion into a thriving business that also supports young entrepreneurs. Tokafala is implemented by TechnoServe and is a collaboration between the Government of Botswana, Debswana, De Beers Group, and Anglo American.

They spent last year immersed in a different culture, searching for business solutions that will restore ecosystems, protect nature, and ultimately create prosperous livelihoods. Meet the first cohort of Rachel Hines Fellows.

What if coffee farmers in Zimbabwe could process their beans in less time with less effort? Would this increase the quality of their product and, thereby, their income? Thanks to partnerships with TechnoServe and Nespresso, a group of farmers is finding out.