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
TechnoServe
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, Virginia 92,469 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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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)
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Farmers grow more than food, they grow communities, they grow dreams, they grow opportunities. Your dollars can #MakeaDifferent https://hubs.li/Q02Gtm3x0
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Young people across the world face numerous challenges, including high unemployment rates, limited access to quality education, and insufficient job opportunities. To overcome these obstacles and promote economic growth, it's crucial to focus on skill development that empowers youth to build successful careers and improve their livelihoods and communities. Here are 5 critical skills youth around the globe need to thrive: ➕ Soft skills ➕ Business skills ➕ Financial skills ➕ Technical skills ➕ Digital skills Our TechnoServe teams believe everyone, including young people, deserve the opportunity to earn better livelihoods and prosper. Learn more about the young entrepreneurs who are tapping into the skills needed to bridge gaps and create opportunities for themselves. https://hubs.li/Q02GX2Wh0
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A great example of regenerative practices that farmers who work with TechnoServe learn to improve their yields and incomes.
In a recent post I was asked about the home-made berry borer traps used by farmers in Kenya to capture coffee berry borer insects. We teach the same design of traps to farmers across the coffee world. Check out these posters in nine of the 12 languages our teams use to train coffee farmers.
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Join us in unlocking West African Cashew’s potential. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eQFwNfwR
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With temperatures soaring above 110°F, farmers in the arid Rajasthan region are battling against the odds to sustain their livelihoods. Your support can help more farmers like Manhori adopt life-changing solutions. Together, we can empower communities to thrive despite the challenges of climate change. #MakeaDifference
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This month, we've highlighted young entrepreneurs and farmers upskilling in unique ways. On World Youth Skills Day, we’re showcasing more stories of youth creating financial success for themselves, their families, and their communities. Read the inspiring stories of these 3 business owners who show us the amazing potential that lives in the next generation to help end global poverty. https://hubs.li/Q02Gtj2W0
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Sildio Mbonyumuhire, TechnoServe Lab’s Product Management and Engineering Director, was featured on the My Tech Story Africa podcast, saying, “This work is gratifying for a few reasons. Building a technology solution is one thing, but seeing end users use it in practice is a whole other thing. Seeing that the solution you designed contributes to lifting someone out of poverty is even better.” You can read more on our blog. Take the first step towards your dream job - apply today! https://bit.ly/3ztn7NU #TechnoServe #WeAreTechnoServe #devjobs #jobsintech
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It’s time to test your knowledge with our latest world news quiz. From election results to natural disasters, do you know what’s been happening across the globe? Take the quiz to find out. https://hubs.li/Q02FTd7M0
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