Is the Barbie Movie About Women and Men and Gender Equality?
What does a movie about Barbie, a doll often associated with objectifying women, have to say about gender equality and empowerment?
Quiz: How much do you know about the gender gap?
The World Economic Forum recently published its annual report on the global gender gap with more information on modern gender disparities across different industries. TechnoServe works globally to economically empower women with programs that help women entrepreneurs develop their businesses. How much do you know about the gender gap? In…
Vote for the Photo of the Month: July 2023
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.
Sarah LaFleur’s Journey from TechnoServe Fellow to M.M.LaFleur Founder
Editor’s Note: Originally posted on December 7, 2017 under the title, “Just Get Up and Do Something” – Updated version published on July 20, 2023 under the new title, “Sarah LaFleur’s Journey from TechnoServe Fellow to M.M.LaFleur Founder” Sarah LaFleur, a TechnoServe Fellow in South…
By The Numbers: Women’s Economic Empowerment
In many countries where TechnoServe works, women continue to face tremendous barriers to economic success. Here are five of those barriers.
New Partnership Will Harness Micro-Retail to Improve the Livelihoods of 1,350 Kenyan Women with Disabilities
TechnoServe joins the USAID Global Labor Program – Inclusive Futures program led by Sightsavers to help link micro-retailers to the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa distribution network.
How a Woman Entrepreneur Restored Income and Hope for Her Family
When Tamia’s health suffered, life became hard. By working with TechnoServe, she would eventually gain the tools to change her own life.
Video Spotlight: Mother’s Day 2023
This Mother’s Day, you can share this video and personally support mothers around the world like Rosa González, who are working to provide better lives for their families and communities.
Empowering Women through Waste Collection: Transforming Lives and the Environment in Addis Ababa
Discover how Halima Awol's waste management journey is transforming lives in Ethiopia. Empowering women through recycling, the LIWAY program creates jobs, promotes environmental sustainability, and fights poverty. Learn about regenerative business and its impact on communities and the environment.
The Stories of Four of the 3.1 Million Lives Improved Last Year
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.
