Africa

This International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the story of a young entrepreneur in Mozambique who is forging new pathways for women in her community to thrive.

We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite stories of women’s empowerment and resilience in the face of gender-based challenges.

Starting a business is never easy—especially in a sector where there are few women entrepreneurs. Joyce Chika overcame financial barriers and beliefs that as a woman she is not suited to work in Botswana's tourism sector, to build No. 1 Lady Tours and Safaris. With support from the Tokafala program, she turned her passion into a thriving business that also supports young entrepreneurs. Tokafala is implemented by TechnoServe and is a collaboration between the Government of Botswana, Debswana, De Beers Group, and Anglo American.

Learn how Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) are helping cocoa farmers invest in their farms, start small enterprises, and manage unexpected costs.

Four years ago, Lúcia Sigauque’s life took an unexpected turn. Discover how a sudden change in her circumstances propelled her into a new role as a successful woman entrepreneur and baker in northern Mozambique.

In 2025, TechnoServe navigated challenges, launched exciting new initiatives, published cutting-edge research, and helped entrepreneurial people around the world create economic opportunity. Here are 10 milestone moments that marked the year at TechnoServe.

Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to Silicon Valley boardrooms or research laboratories. Today, AI for social impact represents a convergence of technology and purpose, creating tangible solutions for some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Learn how young entrepreneurs are gaining the skills and resources they need to build businesses that thrive economically and contribute to environmental conservation.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we're celebrating the skills, confidence, and connections that TechnoServe clients use to build sustainable pathways out of poverty.

Our five most-read stories from 2025 illustrate just a few of the ways that TechnoServe has helped women and men in Africa, Asia, and Latin America overcome obstacles to build brighter futures.