The Economic Impact of Sustainable Agriculture and Strong Markets in Ethiopia
For farmer Kadri Mohamed, a more sustainable and inclusive agricultural market transformed his livelihood and his family’s quality of life.
NutriSave
NutriSave, funded by the Gates Foundation and the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), is an innovative three-year program with an equal dual objective of reducing food loss and waste and increasing access to nutritious fruits and vegetables to low-income communities in Kenya.
Empowering Youth: Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development in the Blue Economy
In Kenya's coastal region, marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and coastal tourism make up the growing potential and value of the blue economy. Driven and led by young entrepreneurs, their involvement is crucial to ensuring that the Blue Economy thrives in a way that benefits all–balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.
Vote for the Photo of the Month: Celebrating Youth Stories
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re featuring three young people who have gained the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to succeed. Read their stories, then vote for your favorite photo.
Brewing Biodiversity: How Sustainable Coffee Improves Lives and Protects Landscapes
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, coffee farmers are employing new regenerative agriculture practices that improve yields, increase incomes, and allow farmers to meet their families' needs while also promoting biodiversity and conservation.
Northern Uganda Horticulture Market Acceleration Program (NU-HortiMAP)
The Northern Uganda Horticulture Market Acceleration Program (NU-HortiMAP) aimed to support market actors towards a vibrant, sustainable horticulture sector in Northern Uganda. NU-HortiMAP sustainably improved the productivity and sustainable supply of high-quality horticulture products, improved competitiveness and access to markets while strengthening institutional and regulatory frameworks. The project was funded…
Creating a More Sustainable and Inclusive Job Market for Women and Youth in Ethiopia
This week, we sat down with Mefthe Tadesse, TechnoServe’s regional director for East Africa, to learn about a program in Ethiopia that aims to increase the wage and self-employment opportunities available to women and youth.
Young Vanilla Farmers Are Building Business Opportunities in Uganda
In Uganda, young people like Akankwasa Ismas are gaining new business skills to help them thrive as vanilla farmers.
Framing the Future: Youth Skills in Focus
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re featuring three young people who have gained the critical skills they need to succeed as entrepreneurs. Read their stories, then vote for your favorite photo.
How Ethiopia’s Circular Economy is Turning Waste into Job Opportunities
The circular economy has provided an opportunity for Ethiopian entrepreneur Sheshetu Diriba to become financially self-sufficient. She’s not the only one.
