A Mother in Mozambique Succeeds in Running Her Two Businesses
When Elisa and her husband got a divorce, her need for an independent income became acute. She's now able to support herself and her family after working with TechnoServe.
First Person: How a House Fly Launched My Career as TechnoServe’s South Africa Country Director
At a recent TechnoServe international staff meeting, Shingi Nyamwanza was invited to share the story of her personal career journey. Here is her story.
How an Entrepreneur Learned to Grow His Success Following Nigeria’s Tomato Crisis
Tomatoes are a staple for many Nigerian recipes since Nigeria is the second largest producer of fresh tomatoes in Africa. TechnoServe provided training on best practices that help farmers to improve their production, decrease post-harvest losses, and increase their incomes.
How a Woman Left an Abusive Marriage and Created a Successful Business in Zambia
Ten years ago, Namukolo was unemployed and in an abusive marriage. Today, she is a successful entrepreneur supporting her family on her own.
Partnership for Central America Convenes Key Stakeholders to Discuss Disaster Risk Insurance at Scale for Small Farmers
October 4, 2022 -—The Partnership for Central America (PCA) in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Bank, with strategic support from TechnoServe, convened a working session to discuss the provision of Disaster Risk Insurance (DRI) at scale for small farmers and other vulnerable…
Her Farm Was Destroyed Once. Now This Coffee Farmer in Puerto Rico Faces an Uncertain Future
Nearly five years ago to the day, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and caused massive damage. Maritza Lopez, a coffee farmer on the island, now searches for a path forward following Hurricane Fiona.
Five Years After Maria, Puerto Rico Farmers Suffer Damage from Another Hurricane
An update on how Hurricane Fiona has affected farmers in Puerto Rico five years after Hurricane Maria.
A Third-Generation Farmer in Puerto Rico Reaps a New Harvest and Hope After Hurricane Maria
While the challenges of being a woman coffee farmer affected Agueda Ortiz Velez, she couldn’t have imagined how Hurricane Maria would test her overall resilience.
Following Hurricane Maria, Farmers in Puerto Rico Find their Resilience
Five years ago, Hurricane Maria hit the American island of Puerto Rico, destroying its coffee industry. Here's how TechnoServe is helping their farmers make a comeback.
A TechnoServe Trainer and Daughter of Farmers Helps Build the Future of Puerto Rico’s Coffee Industry
How one daughter of coffee farmers is now supporting the coffee industry in Puerto Rico as a TechnoServe trainer.
