South America

As the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty approaches, we look at some of the less conventional ways TechnoServe and other organizations are ensuring that everyone can prosper.

In rural Brazil, Suelene and Valdimar turned their struggling dairy farm into a thriving family business with support from TechnoServe’s Crescer program — increasing their income fivefold and building a brighter future for their son.

Along the misty shores of Chiloé, an island in southern Chile, generations have sustained themselves through small-scale fishing and farming. Today, many residents are turning to an abundant natural resource found just off their coasts: red seaweed. As of 2024, Chile is home to more than 105,000…

Today, Edilaine Alves is an award-winning coffee producer in Brazil. But her experience has not always been easy. Learn how Edilaine's journey as a woman in agriculture began.

TechnoServe works to help women around the world gain equal access to the knowledge, jobs, and finance that enhance their incomes and their economic opportunities for the future. This month, we’re celebrating four women in Africa and Latin America who are transforming their lives and communities.

On August 12, TechnoServe joins the global celebration of International Youth Day, a moment to recognize the important role of young people in driving local action and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. This year’s theme, “Youth Localizing the SDGs,” highlights the value of youth-led solutions in communities around the world.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re featuring photos taken by women farmers in Peru, as part of an initiative to document their lives and perspectives.