Our Latin American-based, 2-year business accelerator is boosting agri-food tech startups and small food processors across Colombia, Guatemala, Argentina, Chile, and Mexico. 🎯 The goal? Enhance regional food security through business success! Key highlights: • Supporting 170 food processing Small-Growing Businesses (SGBs) and 30 AgriFoodTech startups • Aiming to boost revenues by up to 50% • Creating 800+ jobs • 50% women-owned businesses Learn more about this game-changing initiative transforming agribusiness across Latin America. https://hubs.li/Q02HKV4t0
TechnoServe
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, Virginia 93,050 followers
Business Solutions to Poverty
About us
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that hardworking people can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With five decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives. Our success in creating business solutions to poverty is due in large part to our talented and highly committed team. TechnoServe employs more than 1,500 people, the vast majority of them host-country nationals working in the field. Our staff combine business expertise with local knowledge, relationships, and context to help hardworking men and women generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. In 2020, TechnoServe's work helped transform the lives of 1.3 million people in Puerto Rico as well as countries throughout Africa, Latin American, and Asia by targeting improvements in farms, businesses, and industries. Learn more about our impact at www.technoserve.org/impact
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http://www.technoserve.org
External link for TechnoServe
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1968
- Specialties
- Coffee, Gender, Entrepreneurship, Access to Finance, Cashew, Climate Smart Agriculture, Cocoa, Youth, Food security, Technology, and International Development
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1777 N Kent St
Arlington, Virginia 22209, US
Employees at TechnoServe
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Ryan Bathrick, USDA MOCCA Chief of Party, believes there are so many reasons why someone would want to work for TechnoServe, including, “the chance to work with very committed people who are aligned and supportive of each other.” Join our community of dedicated professionals and make a difference. https://hubs.li/Q02Hhrmn0 #TechnoServe #WeAreTechnoServe #InternationalDevelopment
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Meet Elisa, a single parent in Mozambique who transformed her salon business with the help of TechnoServe. Despite facing gender barriers and economic challenges, Elisa's determination and newfound business skills have led to financial independence. Read Elisa's inspiring story and discover how free business training is empowering women entrepreneurs in Mozambique to thrive in challenging environments. https://hubs.li/Q02HKQv-0
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West Africa is transforming its cashew industry, boosting local processing from 8% to 25%. This shift means more jobs, higher incomes, and sustainable growth. Challenges remain, but the potential is immense. We're working to create a thriving cashew sector that benefits local communities and meets global demand. Get the full story, read our in-depth blog post to learn how West African cashews are cracking open new opportunities. https://hubs.li/Q02HmtyN0
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Empowering young entrepreneurs doesn't just combat poverty—it creates a powerful ripple effect that transforms entire families and communities. When we equip youth with business skills, we're not just building individual success stories. We're nurturing future leaders who bring innovation, employment, and economic growth to their neighborhoods. These young visionaries often become pillars of support for their families, financing education for siblings, improving household living conditions, and inspiring the next generation to dream big. We're not just ending poverty—we're cultivating a legacy of prosperity that spans generations. #YouthEntrepreneurship #EconomicEmpowerment
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Smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs in the developing world are on the front lines of climate change, facing volatile weather, natural disasters, and crop diseases. Without the resources to combat these threats, their incomes and livelihoods are at risk. That’s why TechnoServe is stepping up with Regenerate 30: a bold commitment to create a people-, nature-, and climate-positive world. By 2030, we aim to benefit 30 million people and cut 30 million tons of emissions. Learn more about our environmental sustainability initiatives and practices. https://hubs.li/Q02HmvfH0
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Sheshetu started her paper recycling business after an economic setback. With training through one of our programs she now has a growing business that employs others and empowers her fight against poverty. Read her story here: https://hubs.li/Q02HmCcs0
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☕️ Coffee is a lifeline for 12.5 million farming families worldwide. Shrinking farms and fluctuating global coffee prices hit these farmers hard, adding to their ongoing challenges. TechnoServe’s commitment to supporting farmers and small businesses has delivered significant benefits. Check out the impressive impact we've made for our smallholder coffee growers by the numbers! https://hubs.li/Q02GQ9qD0
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Make sure not to miss the latest article by Krishanu Chakravarty - "Unlocking the Potential of West African Cashews" published in the July 2024 issue of NutFruit, from the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council. West Africa produces over 45% of the world's cashews but local processing was less than 10%. Since 2020, that has grown from 8% to 25%, creating new economic opportunities for smallholder farmers and other members of the value chain. Read the article to learn more about the challenges and strategies to help transform lives and livelihoods for many in the region and the sector. #solutionstopoverty #makeadifference
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Get an on-the-ground field report from William Warshauer who is visiting our team in Nigeria this week. #solutionstopoverty #makeadifference
Here in Nigeria, getting a firsthand look at the future of #greenjobs (#recycling #plastics #environment #smallbusiness)