A Mother in Mozambique Succeeds in Running Her Two Businesses
When Elisa and her husband got a divorce, her need for an independent income became acute. She's now able to support herself and her family after working with TechnoServe.
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.
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.
Catalisa dynamizes poultry market in Cabo Delgado Province
The Catalisa program recognizes the socio-economic importance of poultry production in Cabo Delgado, and the great potential that exists in the market for local producers. As a way to dynamize this sector, Catalisa has developed a series of investments in small-scale chicken and egg producers, and commercial agribusinesses along the…
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…
Young entrepreneur stands out in the catering and restaurant sector in Cabo Delgado
Lucinda Emilio Contavida is a 24-year-old young entrepreneur. She is a native of Nacala and currently resides in Pemba City, where she runs a small restaurant and catering business. Lucinda entered the business world shortly after nishing her 1st Life Skills Course, preparing for Employment and Entrepreneurship, as part of…
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.
