First Person: How a House Fly Launched My Career as TechnoServe’s South Africa Country Director
At a recent TechnoServe international staff meeting, Shingi Nyamwanza was invited to share the story of her personal career journey. Here is her story.
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How a Woman Left an Abusive Marriage and Created a Successful Business in Zambia
Ten years ago, Namukolo was unemployed and in an abusive marriage. Today, she is a successful entrepreneur supporting her family on her own.
The 2022 Climate Change Quiz
Expert or Amateur? Take our quiz to find out! As part of TechnoServe’s business approach to environmental sustainability, we work not only to strengthen the resilience of the farmers, entrepreneurs, and businesses that operate within a market system but also contribute to the overall sustainability of that system. Do you…
Regenerative Agriculture in Zimbabwe Renews Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers
How TechnoServe is working with producers and buyers so that smallholder farmers can sell goods and services across borders.
The 2022 UN SOFI Report Quiz
Expert or Amateur? Take our quiz to find out! Recently, the United Nations released its 2022 report on the state of food security in the world. It highlights some of the report’s findings on the state of poverty worldwide and where we stand in our fight against hunger. Have you…
Four Barriers to Women’s Economic Empowerment in Emerging Economies
TechnoServe helps hardworking women around the world to overcome economic barriers and improve their lives. Here are four of these barriers.
In South Africa, A Woman Entrepreneur Builds Bricks to Success
TechnoServe's President and CEO, William Warshauer, shared what he learned during a recent trip to the field and a woman's inspiring story.
Women’s Economic Empowerment Quiz
Expert or Amateur? Take our quiz to find out! Do you consider yourself an expert on the facts and figures around women’s economic empowerment issues? Take our quiz and test your knowledge today. Good Luck! Facts and Figures Quiz: WEE Facts and figures related to Women's Economic Empowerment and…
Fact vs. Fiction: The Role of Food Processing in Global Nutrition
Over the years, the term “processed foods” has acquired a less-than-healthy connotation. However, processing certain foods can actually improve nutrition — and is a key way to improve food security in the developing world. Learn the facts about food processing in low-income countries.
Vote for the Photo of the Month: June 2022
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.
