Womens Econ Empowerment

Meet two Indigenous women in Mexico who are transforming their traditional farming practices into a thriving agribusiness.

This International Women’s Day, Millers for Nutrition spotlights outstanding women across our countries of implementation who are advancing food fortification along the value chain. While their roles differ, their shared impact is clear: healthier, better-nourished populations.

In celebration of International Women’s Day and International Year of the Woman Farmer, we sat down with two TechnoServe leaders to discuss the critical challenges women farmers face, what TechnoServe is doing to address them, and what gives them hope for the years ahead.

What is women’s economic empowerment, and how does it relate to global poverty reduction? Find out in our latest explainer.

TechnoServe helps hardworking women around the world to overcome economic barriers and improve their lives.

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.

Take our quiz to test your knowledge and discover why investing in women is one of the most powerful tools we have to build a more prosperous future.

How can community-based organizations support local economic development? This case study draws from the experiences of dairy farmers engaged through women-only, men-only, and mixed-sex self-help groups (SHGs) and cooperatives to provide new insights.

This International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the story of a young entrepreneur in Mozambique who is forging new pathways for women in her community to thrive.

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.