Women's Economic Empowerment

This International Women's Day, read what women farmers and entrepreneurs around the world have taught TechnoServe staff about resilience, leadership, and community.

In celebration of International Women’s Day and International Year of the Woman Farmer, we sat down with two TechnoServe leaders to discuss the critical challenges women farmers face, what TechnoServe is doing to address them, and what gives them hope for the years ahead.

TechnoServe helps hardworking women around the world to overcome economic barriers and improve their lives.

In our latest "Re:Development" episode, entrepreneurs Sahar Mansoor from India and Celina Alvarado from El Salvador share how they think foreign aid should support the small business sector.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we're celebrating the hardworking farmers and entrepreneurs behind one of the world’s most beloved treats: chocolate.

Do women farmers benefit from participating in women-only self-help groups, or from mixed ones? In this innovation spotlight, we highlight a new case study from Nigeria that explores how different types of community organizations impact women’s ability to access savings and exercise financial decision-making.

Take our quiz to test your knowledge and discover why investing in women is one of the most powerful tools we have to build a more prosperous future.

How can community-based organizations support local economic development? This case study draws from the experiences of dairy farmers engaged through women-only, men-only, and mixed-sex self-help groups (SHGs) and cooperatives to provide new insights.

This International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the story of a young entrepreneur in Mozambique who is forging new pathways for women in her community to thrive.

We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite stories of women’s empowerment and resilience in the face of gender-based challenges.