New Digital Initiative to Support Alternative Livelihoods in South Africa’s Coal-Mining Communities
The new initiative will leverage educational technology to help entrepreneurs in coal-dependent communities build businesses and create jobs.
Entrepreneurship Development in Local Communities Facing the Energy Transition
The Mpuma NOVA project supports businesses in South Africa’s Mpumalanga Province as coal-dependent communities transition toward a low-carbon economy. Through TechnoServe’s NOVA EdTech platform, the project delivers flexible, mobile-based entrepreneurship training that helps entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, create jobs, and build more resilient local economies beyond fossil fuels.
From Field to Table: Improving Nutrition in Mozambique’s Beira Corridor
Around 43,000 people in Mozambique have improved their eating habits through the Mangwana program, which combines agricultural training with practical cooking demonstrations to fight malnutrition.
Measuring the Environmental Impact of Development Programs: An Earth Day Q&A
In 2024, TechnoServe programs mitigated 126,000 tons of CO₂e and supported regenerative practices across 189,000 hectares of land—numbers set to grow in the years ahead. To unpack how and why TechnoServe measures these impacts, we spoke with Inés Suaya, senior specialist for climate impact.
March 2026 Photo of the Month: Celebrating Women
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we're celebrating the hardworking women who build better lives for themselves, their families and communities.
February 2026 Photo of the Month: For the Love of Ethical Chocolate
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we're celebrating the hardworking farmers and entrepreneurs behind one of the world’s most beloved treats: chocolate.
Vote for the Photo of the Month: January 2026
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we're highlighting the many ways that farmers and entrepreneurs are investing in change.
In Mozambique, Creating New Opportunities for Young Women in Agriculture
This International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the story of a young entrepreneur in Mozambique who is forging new pathways for women in her community to thrive.
Top Women’s Economic Empowerment Stories
We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite stories of women’s empowerment and resilience in the face of gender-based challenges.
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Joyce Chika’s Journey to Success in Botswana’s Tourism Industry
Starting a business is never easy—especially in a sector where there are few women entrepreneurs. Joyce Chika overcame financial barriers and beliefs that as a woman she is not suited to work in Botswana's tourism sector, to build No. 1 Lady Tours and Safaris. With support from the Tokafala program, she turned her passion into a thriving business that also supports young entrepreneurs. Tokafala is implemented by TechnoServe and is a collaboration between the Government of Botswana, Debswana, De Beers Group, and Anglo American.
