How a Youth Entrepreneurship Program in Benin Turns Ambition Into Income
Meet a young farmer who is making his entrepreneurial dreams a reality thanks to practical business skills he learned from TechnoServe.
7 Inspiring Success Stories of Young Entrepreneurs Changing the World
This graduation season, as many young people finish school and begin to consider their next steps, entrepreneurship presents a promising opportunity. Seven entrepreneurs who made that leap share their challenges, biggest lessons, and advice for peers considering the same path.
From Waste to Wealth: How Nigeria’s Plastic Recyclers Are Rewriting Their Story
Nigeria's massive plastic waste crisis is also an economic opportunity. See how one program is transforming the informal recycling sector, turning waste into wealth.
Women’s Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment: What Community Organizations Work Best?
Do women farmers benefit from participating in women-only self-help groups, or from mixed ones? In this innovation spotlight, we highlight a new case study from Nigeria that explores how different types of community organizations impact women’s ability to access savings and exercise financial decision-making.
How Savings Groups Sparked New Opportunities for Rural Women and Youth
Learn how Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) are helping cocoa farmers invest in their farms, start small enterprises, and manage unexpected costs.
TechnoServe’s Year in Review: 10 Moments That Shaped 2025
In 2025, TechnoServe navigated challenges, launched exciting new initiatives, published cutting-edge research, and helped entrepreneurial people around the world create economic opportunity. Here are 10 milestone moments that marked the year at TechnoServe.
A Day in the Life of Gathering Stories with Cocoa-Growing Families in Côte d’Ivoire
A behind-the-scenes look at how TechnoServe’s communications team documents transformation in the field—meeting the women and youth building stronger, more resilient livelihoods through the Awalé project.
From Data Collector to Tomato Processor: How Abigail Bofah Turned Challenge into Opportunity
At 33 years old, Abigail Amoakowaa Bofah, a mother of two young children, is proving that motherhood and ambition can go hand in hand. Abigail lives in Techimantia, a town in the Ahafo Region of Ghana. She is steadily building a livelihood that reflects both her agricultural training and her determination to create a better future for her family.
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.
Nonprofit Impact Stories from the Field: Part 1
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.
