Entrepreneurship

What does a movie about Barbie, a doll often associated with objectifying women, have to say about gender equality and empowerment?

When Tamia’s health suffered, life became hard. By working with TechnoServe, she would eventually gain the tools to change her own life.

In the 2022 Annual Report, we brought you the stories of four individuals whose lives have improved. Here’s a deeper look into how their stories became possible. 

Discover how TechnoServe is working to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in communities around the world. Read client success stories in food security, job creation, and more.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.

TechnoServe has helped build more diversified, competitive, productive, and prosperous economies in mining communities in Brazil and beyond, and Estela Mares Simões’ story shows the potential for small rural businesses to succeed and thrive with the right support and access to markets.

Discover how the Tokafala program, a joint initiative between the Government of Botswana, Debswana, De Beers Group, and Anglo American which is implemented by TechnoServe, is driving economic growth and promoting entrepreneurship in Botswana through sustainable financing and business development services.

Read about Sanna Sebone's success story from the Zimele project, which empowers entrepreneurs and small businesses in South Africa.

At the age of 28, Cristina Constâncio is the owner of a cosmetics and beauty accessories store in the city of Pemba, Cabo Delgado province. Cristiana is married and the mother of a son. She saw her life and business transformed after participating in a WhatsApp training in 2023 with…

A special radio program in Mozambique is helping women gain the skills and confidence to break business barriers