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TechnoServe to promote economic opportunities for youth under USAID’s YouthPower initiative

The STRYDE 2.0 program will address youth unemployment and food insecurity, while building local capacity in East Africa

Washington, D.C. (February 5, 2015) – This week, Charity Navigator awarded TechnoServe its highest-possible 4-star rating for responsible financial management, accountability and transparency. This marks the ninth consecutive year that the international development nonprofit was awarded four stars by Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities.

Pemba, Mozambique – In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Aga Khan, TechnoServe's MozaCajú project has launched a groundbreaking website devoted to increasing global market demand for Mozambican cashews: MozaCaju.com. To better help buyers and consumers understand the Mozambican…

Washington, DC – Today, William Warshauer, an experienced nonprofit leader, assumes his role as TechnoServe’s fourth president and CEO. TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. For 46 years, the organization has been developing business solutions to poverty by…

Washington, DC – TechnoServe is pleased to announce that William Warshauer, an experienced nonprofit leader, has been named president and CEO. Will currently serves as chief operating officer of Pact, a $180 million development organization operating in more than 25 countries, where he oversees global operations, including new…

Washington, DC – October 2, 2013 – After nine years as president and CEO, Bruce McNamer will be leaving TechnoServe. McNamer will join JPMorgan Chase in mid-November as Head of Global Philanthropy. McNamer leaves a legacy of lasting impact on both the people we serve and TechnoServe as…

Nampula, Mozambique, September 19, 2013 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and TechnoServe intend to enter into a three-year grant agreement to support small-scale cashew producers, processing factories and the Government of Mozambique’s ongoing efforts to reduce poverty. This $15 million Food for Progress-funded project will support…

Washington, DC, July 16, 2013 — TechnoServe and Nespresso are launching a partnership in East Africa to improve the livelihoods of smallholder coffee farmers while creating a more sustainable source of supply for Nespresso. The new initiative will focus on three countries: Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan.