Technology Access Program (TAP)
Sustainable Technology Solutions
Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is a youth-led, tech-oriented civil society organization based in Tigray, Ethiopia. Established in 2023 in response to the devastating impacts of war, STS believes technology can be a powerful tool for peacebuilding, inclusion, and sustainable human development.
STS bridges emergency response and long-term resilience through digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and youth leadership — focusing on peacebuilding, social cohesion, transitional justice, gender inclusion, good governance, and youth & women empowerment.
Our flagship Technology Access Program (TAP) develops context-responsive digital solutions and promotes ethical, inclusive technology use. Key partners: USAID, Global Affairs Canada, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Search for Common Ground, ELiDA, ZOA, ACSOT, and others. We’ve reached 1,000+ young people and received the Pioneers SDGs Award 2025.
🌟 Vision
A digital state and super smart society.
🎯 Mission
Promote innovative tech solutions that empower youth & women through inclusive programs, ensuring sustainable development and peace.
💡 Values
- S – Sustainability
- T – Trustworthiness
- S – Synergy
📌 Our Interventions
Youth Empowerment
We promote meaningful youth participation in decision-making. We strengthen capacities through trainings, workshops, storytelling, mentorship, and support youth-led startups while advocating for youth-friendly policies through digital platforms.
Peace Building & Social Cohesion
STS facilitates dialogues, peace campaigns, and digital storytelling to foster understanding. We combat hate speech and reduce misinformation in online and offline spaces through peacebuilding trainings.
Technology & Innovation
STS combines leadership development, digital skills, and entrepreneurship through innovation labs, business incubators, and mentorship. We enable youth to create sustainable livelihoods with ethical technology.
Transitional Justice & Good Governance
STS develops digital tools for documentation, complaints handling, and civic engagement. We strengthen youth participation in justice processes and promote transparent governance systems.
Advocacy & Capacity Building
STS engages in policy dialogue, strategic communication, and public awareness campaigns. We produce press releases and lead campaigns on peace, youth inclusion, governance, and human rights.
Cross Cutting Issues
STS mainstreams youth leadership, gender equality (GESI), and protection for children, persons with disabilities, and conflict-affected groups using conflict-sensitive, trauma-informed approaches.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
STS integrates technology into MHPSS through digital storytelling and peer-support platforms, creating safe spaces for healing and reducing stigma around mental health in conflict-affected populations.
Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment
STS promotes gender equality through digital storytelling and leadership development, closing the digital gender gap and supporting women’s participation in peacebuilding and decision-making.
🎯 Our Impact at a Glance
Youth Empowered
Across Tigray
Programs
Successfully Delivered
Partners
Trusted Organizations
Communities
Transformed
📸 Program Snapshots
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🤝 Join the Movement
Be part of building a digitally inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous Tigray. Whether you’re a youth innovator, partner organization, or supporter — there’s a place for you at STS.
We empower communities to harness the power of technology through TAP
📬 Work With Us
Would you like to collaborate, partner, or join our mission? Let’s build a digitally inclusive society — together.
💬 What Our Partners Say
“STS isn’t just building digital tools, they’re rebuilding trust and accountability in post-war Tigray. Through our partnership, I’ve seen how ethical tech strengthens civil society, restores dignity, and fights misinformation.”
Yared Berhe
Executive Director, ACSOT
“STS has become a vital digital bridge between underserved communities and justice. Their trauma-informed, tech-powered peacebuilding is giving survivors a voice, promoting civic healing, and turning pain into purpose.”
Mezgebe Mehari
Board Director, ACSOT & Manager, AWCCO
“With STS, women are not just included, they’re leading — from tech training to empowerment through graphic storytelling and advocacy. STS is redefining how women engage with technology, peace, and policy.”
Ms. Abeba Haileslassie
Manager, Women Association of Tigray
🤝 Our Partners
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📍 Our Office
Ayder 03, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia (near Grand Technology Solutions)