Women in Coffee: Strengthening Economic and Social Participation in Central America
In Honduras and Guatemala, women coffee farmers are gaining the skills and confidence they need to actively participate in economic and social decision-making.
In Honduras and Guatemala, women coffee farmers are gaining the skills and confidence they need to actively participate in economic and social decision-making.
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.
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More than a decade after participating in a TechnoServe program, Gloriose Uwayezu is now the owner of a thriving brick-making business in Rwanda.
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Are you an informed global citizen? Test your knowledge of current events this week with TechnoServe’s March 2025 world news quiz.
Meet Lilian Chajón Carías and her family, where love and labor intertwine in the heart of Guatemala's coffee country. Their inspiring journey reveals the power of family, resilience, and dreams for tomorrow.
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.