Youth Economic Opportunity

Discover how entrepreneurs are changing the world after pursuing continuous learning and economic growth through innovative education programs.

In Kenya's coastal region, marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and coastal tourism make up the growing potential and value of the blue economy. Driven and led by young entrepreneurs, their involvement is crucial to ensuring that the Blue Economy thrives in a way that benefits all–balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability. 

This International Youth Day, we’re featuring a young entrepreneur in Botswana who is using the skills she gained in a TechnoServe program to build a thriving poultry business from the ground up.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re featuring three young people who have gained the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to succeed. Read their stories, then vote for your favorite photo.

In Uganda, young people like Akankwasa Ismas are gaining new business skills to help them thrive as vanilla farmers.

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. This month, we’re featuring three young people who have gained the critical skills they need to succeed as entrepreneurs. Read their stories, then vote for your favorite photo.

We asked Joydeep Dutt, TechnoServe’s India country director, to discuss the country’s recent election and its implications for India’s future.

Which country—the world's largest democracy—announced the results of its national election in June? Find out in TechnoServe's latest world news quiz.

For over 50 years, TechnoServe has been working to provide youth with the business skills training, mentorship, access to finance, and market linkages to transform their lives and communities. Meet three of these inspirational young entrepreneurs.