STEM Synergy was honored to take part in the national initiative led by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to revise and enhance Ethiopia’s National STEM Framework, held from May 14–28, 2025 G.C. This collaborative effort brought together key stakeholders—academic institutions, development partners, and education experts-to strengthen the country’s strategic direction for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
As an organization devoted to advancing STEM education in Ethiopia since 2016 G.C., STEM Synergy brought valuable grassroots experience and technical expertise built over years of delivering impactful STEM programs across various regions. Our Country Director, Mr. Abiyot Lakew, actively participated in the workshop sessions, contributing practical recommendations on key programmatic components such as science shared campuses, STEM outreach programs, science fairs, STEM education through media, STEM camps, STEM for Kids initiatives, laboratory sessions, STEM visiting programs, science cafés, science week activities, girls’ coding programs, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI, robotics, UAV, drones, and the Internet of Things (IoT). He also emphasized the importance of strengthening STEM teacher training and capacity-building initiatives.
In particular, STEM Synergy has been playing a key role in shaping provisions related to STEM Centers, STEM education, and the organization of science competitions. Our field-tested models of extracurricular STEM engagement, mentorship, and social enterprise development were cited as best practices to be scaled nationally.
We commend the Ministry of Education for its inclusive and forward-thinking approach, and we are proud to support the alignment of the National STEM Framework with Ethiopia’s long-term vision for science-driven development. STEM Synergy remains committed to continued collaboration in building a future-ready, innovative, and inclusive STEM education system that empowers Ethiopian youth to solve real-world challenges and compete in the global knowledge economy.
