New Case Study from TechnoServe Highlights Women’s Economic Empowerment in Peru’s Coffee Sector
The case study highlights impactful strategies for achieving gender equality in coffee production
Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment in Peru’s Coffee Sector
Empowering women is one of the most effective ways to fight poverty. However, in agricultural supply chains like coffee, women face significant cultural and structural barriers. They often lack access to critical resources such as land, finance, and education—key tools for participating fully in the economy and contributing…
Coffee Alliance for Excellence Caps Seven Years of Impact in Peru with International Recognition
The USAID Peru initiative, implemented by TechnoServe with support from JDE Peet’s, benefited more than 14,000 people
Women on the Frontlines of Climate Change: Cherly del Carmen López
Women comprise 70% of the world's low-income people, making them especially vulnerable to climate change. But with the right support, they can be a tremendous force for protecting their livelihoods, their families, and the environment.
TechnoServe Coffee Lead Backs Decision to Delay EUDR Implementation, Lays Out Priorities ahead of New Deadline
The additional time must be used to ensure that the EU Deforestation Regulations "benefit both the planet and smallholder livelihoods."
New Initiative ‘Avanza Café’ Boosts Productivity and Reduces Carbon Emissions in Central America
JDE Peet’s, USDA and TechnoServe to collaborate in program benefiting over 35,000 coffee producers
Micro-retail Development Project
The Micro-retail Development Project was a three-year initiative designed by TechnoServe, in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and private sector partner CBC. The project was developed with the goal of improving the livelihoods of micro-retail store owners—both women and men—across El Salvador by enhancing business practices and facilitating access to finance, while also expanding consumer access to essential goods and services. By strengthening micro-retail businesses, the project aimed to contribute to local economic growth and help reduce migration pressures through sustainable income opportunities.
Vote for the Photo of the Month: Building Sustainable Food Systems
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month’s photos illustrate the interconnectedness of our global food system and the critical role smallholder farmers play.
A New Generation of Farmers: Youth Transforming Peru’s Rural Landscape
In Peru’s San Martín region, the heart of its coffee production, young farmers are stepping up to lead the next chapter of agriculture. They are embracing regenerative practices, enhancing productivity, and championing inclusivity—values that are transforming rural economies and bringing new life to transitions that once seemed distant.
Breaking Paradigms and Boosting Sustainable Agribusinesses in Mexico
In Mexico, smallholder farmers are learning how to transform their farms into prosperous, sustainable agribusinesses with support from TechnoServe and Walmart Foundation Mexico.
