Exciting Opportunity for Local Organizations! TechnoServe is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from local organizations in Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu counties to join the BlueBiz Program. We seek partners with a proven track record of working with MSMEs in the blue economy and empowering youth, especially women, through sustainable practices. In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the 3-year BlueBiz program aims to advance education through skills development, focusing on technical skills, enterprise development, financial literacy, and the soft skills that young people need to launch, operate, and grow microenterprises in the Blue Economy. If your organization is committed to empowering young people and building resilient coastal communities, we want to hear from you! Deadline: 23:59 EAT, December 6, 2024 Learn more and apply now:https://hubs.li/Q02WQwp70
TechnoServe
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, Virginia 98,847 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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- 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
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How do we reduce poverty? By creating more economic opportunities for women and conducting training that considers family dynamics. Watch the video to learn more.
How can #womenfarmers attend trainings if their husbands aren't supportive? I recently spoke with Catherine Mwikali Musangi about the clever ways she and her team improved women's participation in our trainings from 4% to … drumroll … 43%.
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From satellites to smartphones, technology is revolutionizing how we fight global poverty. TechnoServe Labs, with teams in Silicon Valley and Kigali, are leveraging 5 game-changing innovations. By having access to expert-level insights, smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs are transforming their lives and livelihoods. Innovation isn't just about creating new solutions and technology, it's about creating new possibilities and pathways to end global poverty. https://bit.ly/4hA3chK
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TechnoServe is hiring for a Program Director for our Regenerative Agriculture Program. The Program Director leads our partnership with the donor to drive the transition towards regenerative farming models across countries and commodities in their sourcing footprint. The Program Director will oversee program implementation, ensuring achievement of impact goals and alignment with donor global priorities, suppliers and with the business case. This position will be based in the LATAM market, and requires Spanish and English skills. Join our team and make a difference today! https://hubs.ly/Q02WnHG60 #TechnoServe #RegenerativeAgriculture
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Breaking barriers in Burundi's coffee industry! In an incredible leap forward, eight inspiring individuals just achieved their Q Arabica Grader certification, expanding the country's expert coffee tasters from just 2 to 10. This new wave of Q Graders will ensure that Burundi’s coffee reaches new heights in quality and reputation on the global market, so that farmers receive fair prices to help increase their incomes. This is just one strategy that is part of a larger initiative to assist 60,000 coffee farming households over the next five years to increase market opportunities by focusing on improving quality and climate resilience. https://hubs.li/Q02Wrc9D0
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How does protecting nature impact poverty? TechnoServe’s Tony Siantonas and Margarita Guerra answer this question at COP16, where global leaders are addressing biodiversity and sustainable solutions for communities. This Q&A dives into the interconnectedness of biodiversity, rural poverty, and TechnoServe’s role in supporting regenerative businesses, especially for smallholder farmers and agri-tech startups in Latin America. Find the the full interview on our blog! https://hubs.li/Q02WygZX0 #COP16 #EndPoverty #MakeADifference
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Your donations to TechnoServe support small business owners and smallholder farmers, helping them create sustainable incomes for their families and bring lasting positive change to their local communities. Together, we can #makeadifference. https://hubs.li/Q02VXm_j0
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At the heart of sustainable agriculture lies a simple truth: what's good for the planet must also be good for people. Our human-focused regenerative approach is transforming lives and landscapes. The impact we’ve seen across our regenerative programs proves that economic and environmental sustainability go hand in hand. It's not just about surviving—it's about thriving and creating sustainable economic success. https://hubs.li/Q02VXmR50
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Your daily cup of coffee just got a little greener. The innovative use of vetiver wetlands is tackling coffee wastewater pollution head-on. This affordable, eco-friendly solution (under $100 for smallholder farmers) is keeping rivers clean and communities healthy across East Africa and Latin America. Curious how this plant became a hero in the coffee world? Check out the full story now to discover how a simple grass is revolutionizing sustainable coffee production! https://hubs.li/Q02TPxx40
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What's really scary this Halloween? 'Zombie stats' that give a distorted view of how agriculture and development work. In NextBillion.net read how TechnoServe is using its on-the-ground expertise to provide a more accurate picture of the communities we serve. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e4acsfrC