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With Gratitude

This year has been one of tremendous change and uncertainty for many of us. As 2025 winds down, we asked TechnoServe staff to reflect on what sparks gratitude in their personal and professional lives. These are some of their thoughts. We hope it inspires you to connect with the bright spots in your year as you look back.

TechnoServe’s Year in Review: 14 Milestone Moments

As 2024 draws to a close, let’s take a moment to celebrate the milestone moments that you helped make possible through your support. Thanks to you, our work has made a real, tangible difference in millions of lives. 1. As TechnoServe’s Coffee Alliance for Excellence…

Sustainable Recycling Solutions: Turning Trash into Treasure in Ethiopia with TechnoServe Fellow Nuria Riechenberg

Nuria Riechenberg, a TechnoServe Fellow in 2023, played a pivotal role in the LIWAY Program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. There, she created an intervention to address a gap in the recycling value chain, creating sustainable recycling solutions and thousands of jobs. Discover how her experience as a TechnoServe Fellow has impacted her career.

2024 Reading Recommendations from our Staff

There's never a wrong time to lose yourself in a good book. Whether you're lounging by the pool, relaxing on a beach, or enjoying a quiet moment at home, our staff has curated a diverse selection of reads to keep you entertained and inspired all season long.

What We’re Grateful for in 2023: Part 1

While this year has been challenging in many ways, there’s also been much to be grateful for. Hear from TechnoServe staff as they share what they’re most thankful for this year, then share your gratitude reflections with us on social media.

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…