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In the second quarter of 2025, STEM Synergy marked significant progress in advancing STEM education and sustainable technology across Ethiopia. We organized key educational initiatives, including a lab-based secondary school STEM training in collaboration with DBU, the 10th local Science and Engineering Fair in partnership with AASTU, a Girls’ STEM Camp in collaboration with Kotebe University of Education, participated in the revision of the National STEM Framework, and also successfully transferred solar-powered bakery units to support entrepreneurs in Wolayita.
These achievements reflect our continued commitment to equitable, innovative, and sustainable development. As we look ahead, STEM Synergy remains focused on expanding its reach and strengthening its impact across communities.
In the first quarter of 2025, STEM Synergy implemented STEM learning, capacity building, and sustainable technology programs that are empowering communities and driving progress toward our mission of inclusive development through education and innovation.
We conducted a STEM teachers’ capacity building program in collaboration with Addis Ababa Science and Technology University and launched a Girls’ STEM Camp in partnership with Kotebe University of Education—both aimed at enhancing STEM learning environments and the later fostering gender equity in STEM education.
To support women’s economic empowerment, we transferred three solar-powered bakery units: two to local entrepreneurs in Wolayita and one to Ras Mekonnen Elementary School in Harar. This clean energy solution now supports entrepreneurs to generate sustainable income and the school’s feeding program to improve academic performance, improving both sustainability and operational efficiency.
In the second half of 2024, STEM Synergy marked key achievements through impactful programs and strategic events, including the GE Aerospace Next Engineers Program, Summer Robotics and Coding Training, and participation in AASTU’s STEM program, ICS Metebaber NGO Fair, and CSO Week. It also hosted the 9th National Science and Engineering Fair and strengthened partnerships with Boeing Africa, Armath, and the ET Foundation.
These efforts bridged learning gaps and inspired youth toward STEM careers, fostering innovation, opportunity, and sustainable development across Ethiopia.
In this 1Q & 2Q of the 2024 budget year, STEM Synergy Ethiopia undertook proactive initiatives as directed by the Board of Directors (BoDs). With a strategic focus on boosting visibility and meeting key objectives, STEM Synergy launched outreach efforts to foster collaboration and promote its activities. The organization connected with various stakeholders, including NGOs, local and international businesses, and embassies, while also using social media to promote interventions. The significant achievements made in this quarter were conducting STEM Short term trainings; participating in the Ethiopia Tamirt 2024 Expo and transferring of a solar bakery unit to youth and women in Diguna Fango, Welaita-Ethiopia, aimed at economic empowerment, in collaboration with interested groups willing to partially cover the transfer cost.
In the final quarter of 2023, STEM Synergy reached noteworthy milestones in the of STEM education and innovation. Key achievements encompassed a collaboration with AASTU for STEM Teachers Capacity Development Training, the successful organization of the 8th National Science and Engineering Fair, efforts to bridge the gender gap through the Girls STEAM Camp in partnership with Debre Tabor University, and the commencement of the third round of Robotics and Coding Training at the country office. These efforts not only bridge educational gaps but also inspire a passion for STEM careers, fostering a future where children excel in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Supporting STEM Synergy contributes to positive change and sustainable development.