QUIZ: Why Women’s Economic Empowerment Matters
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.
Advancing Financial Inclusion and Local Dairy Development in Northern Nigeria
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.
In Mozambique, Creating New Opportunities for Young Women in Agriculture
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.
Top Women’s Economic Empowerment Stories
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.
Building a Legacy of Women’s Leadership in Rural Peru
In Peru's San Martín region, coffee farmer Layit Vargas Tello learned skills that helped her transform from a quiet participant in her coffee cooperative to a leader in her community.
In Mozambique, a Woman Entrepreneur is Baking for a Brighter Future
Four years ago, Lúcia Sigauque’s life took an unexpected turn. Discover how a sudden change in her circumstances propelled her into a new role as a successful woman entrepreneur and baker in northern Mozambique.
How Jobs Are Countering Violent Extremism in West Africa
In West Africa, youth are turning to radical groups as a way to gain social and economic security. Discover how TechnoServe programs are changing this dynamic by offering a pathway to prosperity through sustainable jobs.
Empowering Women in Fisheries: Lessons from Chile’s Seaweed Sector
Along the misty shores of Chiloé, an island in southern Chile, generations have sustained themselves through small-scale fishing and farming. Today, many residents are turning to an abundant natural resource found just off their coasts: red seaweed. As of 2024, Chile is home to more than 105,000…
Overcoming Disability and Building a Thriving Business: The Inspiring Story of Olekile Mekodi in Botswana
Discover how the Tokafala program is driving economic growth and promoting entrepreneurship in Botswana through sustainable financing and business development services.
Meet 4 Women who are Changing the Game on Women’s Economic Opportunity
TechnoServe works to help women around the world gain equal access to the knowledge, jobs, and finance that enhance their incomes and their economic opportunities for the future. This month, we’re celebrating four women in Africa and Latin America who are transforming their lives and communities.
