Women's Economic Empowerment

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.

This new case study highlights testimonials from four entrepreneurs in the Impulsa tu Empresa (ITE) program, showcasing how its practical approach promotes small business success and helps level the playing field for women entrepreneurs.

TechnoServe is helping rural women access tools for pulping and drying coffee, processes that improve coffee quality and facilitate women's advancement in the value chain.

At TechnoServe, women’s economic empowerment starts small—with individuals and families—before rippling through communities and markets. This transformation often begins with someone like Lludy Bartra, a family trainer in Peru who has dedicated her life to changing the reality of women in the coffee value chain.

In Guatemala, women entrepreneurs like Yara Tobar are gaining the confidence, skills, and connections they need to build successful, profitable businesses.

Djoule Bonna is a hairdresser, entrepreneur, and mother in northern Benin. Read a firsthand account of how she transformed her life, going from an apprentice to a thriving business owner and leader in her family and community.

In eastern Botswana, four remarkable women are proving that entrepreneurship can be a powerful path to personal and community transformation. Baikanne Toteng (43), Gofaone Botshelo (41), Kenyatsegile Gotewang (49), and Stephinah Gaanakobo (53) are the founders of Pinbelly Elite, a cleaning detergent manufacturing and services company.

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…

Achieving gender equality and empowerment is essential for driving sustainable economic growth, as it opens opportunities for women and men to fully participate in and benefit from the economy, promoting inclusive prosperity and reducing poverty.

Meet Celestina, a passionate entrepreneur who found out about the USAID and SDC-funded project through a colleague in her group of decorators. After participating in the training program, she experienced a significant transformation in her business. Initially insecure about managing her employees and her finances, Celestina had difficulty…