Youth Economic Opportunity

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Every harvest leaves something behind. Across India, millions of tons of agricultural residue remain in fields after crops are harvested. Much of it has little economic value and is often burned, contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. For most people, crop residue marks the end…

On August 12, 2026, TechnoServe joins the global celebration of International Youth Day, a moment to recognize the important role of young people in driving local action and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

This graduation season, as many young people finish school and begin to consider their next steps, entrepreneurship presents a promising opportunity. Seven entrepreneurs who made that leap share their challenges, biggest lessons, and advice for peers considering the same path.

This World Youth Skills Day, learn about five critical skills youth around the world need to thrive. Then read about a few young people who are using these newfound skills to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we highlight young people who are building livelihoods and shaping today's economies.

In 2025, foreign aid cuts disrupted TechnoServe’s work in many of the communities we serve. Yet despite these challenges, our projects continued to change lives and achieve lasting, cost-effective impact. Explore these results in our 2025 Annual Report, “Rooted and Rising.”

More than a decade after participating in a TechnoServe program, Gloriose Uwayezu is now the owner of a thriving brick-making business in Rwanda.

Learn how young people in Kenya are gaining the skills and confidence they need to build livelihoods through the blue economy.