In this conversation, TechnoServe’s Chief Advancement Officer John Keightley sits down with Aakriti to walk through how Bahula turned raw camel milk into artisanal halloumi, feta, and aged cheeses — and why 100% of its farmers are women. Bahula is part of the Greener program, TechnoServe’s initiative supporting entrepreneurs building…
In this conversation, TechnoServe’s Chief Advancement Officer John Keightley sits down with Carole Hemmings (Global Coffee Director, 18 years with TechnoServe) and Midway Bhunu (Zimbabwe Coffee Lead) to walk through how a revival origin partnership with Nespresso, a two-year farmer training program, and a revolving pulper credit fund turned a…
In January 2026, TechnoServe CEO Will Warshauer sat down with Chief Advancement Officer John Keightley to reflect on a turbulent 2025 and share what’s ahead. This video is a recording of our TNS Connect.
In celebration of International Women’s Day and International Year of the Woman Farmer, we sat down with two TechnoServe leaders to discuss the critical challenges women farmers face, what TechnoServe is doing to address them, and what gives them hope for the years ahead.
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.
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…
TechnoServe works to help women around the world gain equal access to the knowledge, jobs, and finance that enhance their incomes and their economic opportunities for the future. This month, we’re celebrating four women in Africa and Latin America who are transforming their lives and communities.
This graduation season, as many young people finish school and begin to consider their next steps, entrepreneurship presents a promising opportunity. Seven entrepreneurs who made that leap share their challenges, biggest lessons, and advice for peers considering the same path.
Meet Elvis Gilberto Sumaila, an entrepreneur and small business owner in the agribusiness sector. Focusing on high-yield crop production and chicken farming, Elvis strives to grow his business while contributing to the local agricultural economy. Through a short-term training program offered by the FTF Premier-Oholo (PRO) project, an initiative funded…
Welcome to our inspiring journey of empowerment! Here we celebrate the stories of four remarkable entrepreneurs who have transformed their businesses through the FTF Premier-Oholo (PRO) project. Recently trained and graduated in Nampula and Pemba, they exemplify the impact of USAID and SDC’s commitment to improving nutritious food production…
