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Donor Spotlight: How a Private Equity Investor Uses His Skills to Fight Poverty in Africa

Private equity investor Joe Manning has volunteered twice as a TechnoServe Fellow—first helping Tanzanian coffee farmers in 2010, then returning 15 years later with his family to support Kenyan entrepreneurs. His hands-on experience has made him a passionate advocate for TechnoServe's business-focused approach to fighting poverty.

Agriculture,  Economic Development,  Entrepreneurship,  Micro-Retail,  Small and Growing Businesses
Access to Finance,  Coffee,  Fellows Program,  Local Economic Development,  Small and Growing Businesses

Meet 3 Social Impact Entrepreneurs Transforming Communities

They've proved that a profitable business can go hand in hand with social impact. Hear three entrepreneurs share in their own words how they built their businesses and why they are hopeful for the future.

Agriculture,  Economic Development,  Entrepreneurship,  Environmental Sustainability,  Food Processing,  Gender Equality,  Small and Growing Businesses,  Women's Economic Empowerment,  Youth Economic Opportunity
Local Economic Development,  Small and Growing Businesses,  Women's Economic Empowerment

Empowering Women with Disabilities: A Social Empowerment Story

When illness ended Stella King'ori's career as a teacher, she faced a harsh reality. In Kenya, women with disabilities encounter significant barriers to economic independence. Through an innovative business training program, Stella transformed her small retail business, achieving 900% revenue growth and creating jobs for others.

Economic Development,  Entrepreneurship,  Gender Equality,  Micro-Retail,  Small and Growing Businesses,  Women's Economic Empowerment