El Salvador

Meet two young coffee farmers in Central America who are improving their yields and turning their farms into new business opportunities.

This month, we’re sharing postcards from TechnoServe staff who are creating change in communities across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Get a glimpse into their daily routines and learn about the clients they support every day.

From two failing taco carts to a thriving corporate entity with 114 employees, learn how Taquería Los Sánchez rebuilt their family business through financial discipline, resilience, and a commitment to growth.

In this conversation, TechnoServe's Chief Advancement Officer John Keightley sits down with Celina Portillo Alvarez and Gabriella Matut to walk through how Authentico Catering turned a home kitchen startup into a thriving B2B corporate catering enterprise.

For nearly 60 years, TechnoServe has been working to provide youth with the business skills training, mentorship, access to finance, and market linkages to transform their lives and communities. Meet three of these inspirational young entrepreneurs.

In El Salvador, Ana Emilia Figueroa Hernández never imagined that technology—let alone artificial intelligence (AI)—would become a key tool in her handmade jewelry business. But today, thanks to TechnoServe, she’s harnessing AI to expand her brand, streamline operations, and create engaging social media content.

It’s a new year, and there’s a new set of international development jargon to disentangle. Check out the list below, and let us know if there are any other development terms we should cover in the future.