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.
In Mozambique, a Woman Entrepreneur is Baking for a Brighter Future
Four years ago, Lúcia Sigauque’s life took an unexpected turn. Discover how a sudden change in her circumstances propelled her into a new role as a successful woman entrepreneur and baker in northern Mozambique.
TechnoServe Trains One Million Coffee Farmers, Boosting Incomes and the Environment
Global nonprofit marks major milestone in its effort to transform coffee livelihoods and protect the planet through regenerative farming practices
From South Africa’s Odd Jobs to Coffee Farming Success in Zimbabwe
Talent Sabani had left Zimbabwe to find work to support his young family. But he soon found surprising success in coffee farming closer to home.
5 Surprising Ways Poverty Eradication Is Happening Today
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.
Entrepreneurship in South Africa: How a Young Designer Built Arore Designer Boutique
Sinovuyo Sandisiwe Papu, 31, left her corporate job in 2016 to chase her dream of being an entrepreneur and fashion designer. Today, she owns a successful Johannesburg-based business, Arore Designer Boutique. But the path to success wasn’t without its challenges.
Overcoming Disability and Building a Thriving Business: The Inspiring Story of Olekile Mekodi in Botswana
Discover how the Tokafala program is driving economic growth and promoting entrepreneurship in Botswana through sustainable financing and business development services.
Meet 4 Women who are Changing the Game on Women’s Economic Opportunity
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.
Nonprofit Impact Stories from the Field: Part 2
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.
