The Appropriate Technology Collaborative (ATC) creates new sustainable technologies that promote economic growth and improve the quality of life for low income people worldwide. We design, develop, demonstrate and distribute affordable technological solutions that empower people and promote dignity. ATC works in collaboration with local talent and other nonprofits (NGOs) to create market-based solutions that are culturally sensitive, environmentally responsible and locally repairable in order to improve the quality of life and reduce adverse impacts on the environment.

Adult Education , Education , Vocational & Technical Schools

natural building, solar power, and downloadable designs for affordable technologies that can make a positive difference in their lives, such as a solar vaccine refrigerator using no electricity or moving parts. Our largest program to date is "Mayan Power and Light," which trains young Guatemalan women in electricity, solar power, and carpentry so they can make a living and improve conditions in their communities.

low income and other under-served people

Central America and elsewhere around the world