Understanding the Role of Social Enterprises in the Circular Economy
Learn about some of the challenges social enterprises face in the circular economy and how they can address these obstacles and scale their impact.
Three Ways Climate Change Threatens Our Food Supply — and What Hope Looks Like
Temperatures are rising, the nutritional value of food is declining, and food systems are strained. Climate change is at the core of many food security challenges. How should we respond? Although the challenges ahead are daunting, there’s hope.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report: Key Findings and Solutions
The FAO recently released the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 report. Learn about its key findings and what it means for the fight against hunger.
The Stories of Four of the 3.1 Million Lives Improved Last Year
In the 2022 Annual Report, we brought you the stories of four individuals whose lives have improved. Here’s a deeper look into how their stories became possible.
Ending Poverty at the Root: TechnoServe’s 2022 Annual Report
Discover how TechnoServe is working to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in communities around the world. Read client success stories in food security, job creation, and more.
Why We Need to Fix Broken Global Food Systems
Learn about why fixing the global food system is critical to ensure sustainability and equality and discover how TechnoServe is applying human-centered regenerative business solutions to restore biodiversity and fight poverty around the world.
In Benin, Young Entrepreneurs are Tackling the Plastic Problem
Through TechnoServe’s BeniBiz program, young entrepreneurs like Babatundé Oguidi are getting the training and technical advice they need to run successful micro-enterprises.
How Better Strawberries Improve Incomes for Mexican Farmers
COVID-19 was just the latest challenge for small-scale farmers in central Mexico. With limited technical knowledge and market connections, many have struggled for years to improve their incomes. José García Martínez was one of those farmers when he joined a TechnoServe program a year ago. Today, he is earning enough to provide security and better opportunities for his family—“a life-changing experience.”
Global Coffee Prices Are Rising Again. Here Are 3 Ways Central American Farmers Can Benefit Long-Term
Global coffee prices are rising after several years at near-historic lows that prompted many farmers in Central America to immigrate elsewhere. But higher prices alone are not enough to sustain progress. To ensure long-term, profitable incomes, farmers need support establishing long-lasting market connections, developing climate-resilient growing techniques, and diversifying their incomes.
How Mango Cultivation in India Leads to Better Incomes for Farmers
Smallholder mango farmers in India rely on income from their fruit trees to support their families. But low productivity, limited access to markets, and water scarcity create obstacles to growth. A TechnoServe program is now helping these farmers access the knowledge and connections they need to sustainably increase their incomes.
