Latin America and the Caribbean

Are you an informed global citizen? Test your knowledge of current events with TechnoServe's February 2024 world news quiz.

Meet Yader Blandín. This young Nicaraguan man joined a gender commission to challenge stereotypes and change the mentality of multiple generations within his community. TechnoServe knows engaging men is a critical component of empowering women in agriculture.

Creating employment opportunities for the world’s growing youth population is a critical part of improving livelihoods and combating poverty. TechnoServe has contributed to a new World Economic Forum briefing paper that identifies keys to global job creation.

We asked TechnoServe staff around the world to share what they love about working with entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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

TechnoServe's Kindra Halvorson discusses some of the key challenges and opportunities in the global food system in 2024.

Are you an informed global citizen? Test your knowledge of current events with TechnoServe's January 2024 world news quiz.

As global temperatures rise, smallholder farmers are among those most vulnerable. What is the impact of climate change on agriculture? Learn how farmers are affected by climate change and what TechnoServe is doing to help them adapt.

Discover the journey of Gabi Garcia, the manager at Cochecito, a baby clothing boutique in San Salvador. Her experience highlights how small businesses are a lifeline for many young Salvadorians facing limited job opportunities. Through a TechnoServe program creating youth opportunities, small businesses like Cochecito are creating jobs, strengthening communities, and ensuring a brighter future for youth and women in El Salvador.

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.