Womens Econ Empowerment

This International Women's Day, we're featuring three women entrepreneurs in India who are advocating for themselves and creating pathways for others in their communities.

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.

TechnoServe is helping rural women access tools for pulping and drying coffee, processes that improve coffee quality and facilitate women's advancement in the value chain.

At TechnoServe, women’s economic empowerment starts small—with individuals and families—before rippling through communities and markets. This transformation often begins with someone like Lludy Bartra, a family trainer in Peru who has dedicated her life to changing the reality of women in the coffee value chain.

In Guatemala, women entrepreneurs like Yara Tobar are gaining the confidence, skills, and connections they need to build successful, profitable businesses.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month’s photos illustrate the important role that women farmers and entrepreneurs play in lifting themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty.

Djoule Bonna is a hairdresser, entrepreneur, and mother in northern Benin. Read a firsthand account of how she transformed her life, going from an apprentice to a thriving business owner and leader in her family and community.

In eastern Botswana, four remarkable women are proving that entrepreneurship can be a powerful path to personal and community transformation. Baikanne Toteng (43), Gofaone Botshelo (41), Kenyatsegile Gotewang (49), and Stephinah Gaanakobo (53) are the founders of Pinbelly Elite, a cleaning detergent manufacturing and services company.

As 2024 draws to a close, let’s take a moment to celebrate the milestone moments that you helped make possible through your support. Thanks to you, our work has made a real, tangible difference in millions of lives. 1. As TechnoServe’s Coffee Alliance for Excellence…

Learn how climate change affects women more than men in five key ways. Our expert analysis explains the gendered impacts of climate change and what we can do about it.