Africa

A TechnoServe program increased youth employment in Africa through skills and training opportunities, enabling thousands to become successful micro-retailers.

How did an aspiring priest become a software engineer now delivering tech solutions to end global poverty? Sildio Mbonyumuhire, Director of Labs Product Management and Engineering at TechnoServe, was recently featured on the My Tech Story Africa podcast hosted by Alice Kanjejo.

Learning new ways to grow old crops helps Mozambican farmers improve their incomes. Read about the three steps Élio Herculano took to improve his cucumbers and his income.

Since 1998, TechnoServe has been helping Mozambique’s industries, agribusinesses, and entrepreneurs increase their competitiveness and incomes. We recently hosted an event to celebrate 25 years of impact.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.

From a newfound focus on the links between food systems and climate change to a historic agreement to move away from fossil fuels, the COP28 climate conference brought major news to the global fight against poverty.

In Kenya, micro-retailers play an essential role in the local economy by providing important consumer goods. With TechnoServe’s support, a new umbrella organization of micro-retailers is creating a robust ecosystem where entrepreneurs can share knowledge, resources, and opportunities.

What's Pantone's color of the year? Who's growing tomatoes in space? And what do these questions have to do with ending global poverty? Test your knowledge of current events with TechnoServe's December 2023 news quiz.

TechnoServe's 2023 year in review highlights some key milestones from a busy year tackling poverty around the globe.

While this year has been challenging in many ways, there’s also been much to be grateful for. Hear from TechnoServe staff as they share what they’re most thankful for this year, then share your gratitude reflections with us on social media.