Entrepreneurship

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re featuring three entrepreneurial success stories.

Not long ago, Carolyn Owonkunda struggled to earn a living selling fried fish on the side of the road. After participating in a TechnoServe program, she was able to start her own hairdressing business and has increased her daily income fourfold, leaving her with more money to support her children and invest back into her business.

Graduates from a TechnoServe entrepreneurship program share turning points they experienced in the program, their hopes for the future, and what they’ve been doing since graduating.

As the United States welcomes Kenyan President William Ruto for a historic state visit, TechnoServe’s Kenya Country Director Kris Ansin shares a few of the critical unmet development needs in Kenya and how TechnoServe is helping to advance the country’s national priorities with support from the U.S. government.

As the United States welcomes Kenyan President William Ruto for a historic state visit, TechnoServe’s Kenya Country Director Kris Ansin shares a few of the critical unmet development needs in Kenya and how TechnoServe is helping to advance the country’s national priorities with support from the U.S. government.

Over the years, overfishing, pollution, and species loss have threatened Lake Malawi—and the livelihoods of the people who depend on it. Today, fishermen like Maxwell Kaunda are gaining the skills to embrace new ways to make a living, such as cassava farming. In doing so, they are increasing their incomes and protecting the lake’s critical biodiversity.

Over the years, overfishing, pollution, and species loss have threatened Lake Malawi—and the livelihoods of the people who depend on it. Today, fishermen like Maxwell Kaunda are gaining the skills to embrace new ways to make a living, such as cassava farming. In doing so, they are increasing their incomes and protecting the lake’s critical biodiversity.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re featuring four young people creating better lives for themselves and their communities.

Poor harvests in West Africa have recently caused prices to soar for what food commodity? Find out in our latest world news quiz.

In 2023, TechnoServe’s work helped farmers and entrepreneurs in over 30 countries earn an additional $485 million and changed the lives of 3.4 million people. Our 2023 annual report takes a closer look at the impact our clients achieved last year and the inspiring stories behind the numbers.