Womens Econ Empowerment

In Ghana, Veronica Abrokwah is juggling life as a nurse and a smallholder tomato farmer and processor with support from TechnoServe.

Through entrepreneurship and inclusive business strategies, individuals like Melvina and Sadia are showing that poverty reduction through business is not only possible—it’s already happening.

From the mango orchards in Maharashtra to the guar fields in Rajasthan and coffee plantations in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, meet three women farmers who are breaking barriers, transforming their livelihoods, and strengthening their communities.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, in honor of International Women’s Day, we’re featuring three women making a tangible difference in their families and communities with support from TechnoServe.

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.

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.