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In the first edition of our series, African think tank founder Rashid Abubakar calls for a transformative shift in how we understand and practice development.

At 33 years old, Abigail Amoakowaa Bofah, a mother of two young children, is proving that motherhood and ambition can go hand in hand. Abigail lives in Techimantia, a town in the Ahafo Region of Ghana. She is steadily building a livelihood that reflects both her agricultural training and her determination to create a better future for her family.

Learn about the people who work behind the scenes to get food from farm to table and why their success is crucial for reducing food loss and waste across Africa.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re featuring families across three continents who are working hard to break the cycle of poverty.

During a recent field visit to Barro Alto, a small city in Goiás, Brazil, I witnessed firsthand the challenges and quiet resilience of a community often overlooked. Barro Alto is home to just 10,000 people, nearly 18% of youth between 15 and 24 are unemployed, and…

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As the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty approaches, we look at some of the less conventional ways TechnoServe and other organizations are ensuring that everyone can prosper.

Sinovuyo Sandisiwe Papu, 31, left her corporate job in 2016 to chase her dream of being an entrepreneur and fashion designer. Today, she owns a successful Johannesburg-based business, Arore Designer Boutique. But the path to success wasn’t without its challenges.

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.

Learn about five practical strategies to address poverty, from promoting regenerative agriculture to leveraging technology for development. Discover how these approaches are creating sustainable pathways out of poverty and explore how you can contribute to building a more equitable world.