ATC was recognized for our work contributing to SDG #9 by United Nations Associations of Greater Lansing and Greater Detroit Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Expert consulting is not accessible nor affordable for struggling rural businesses. Giving them support to sustain themselves is essential for their families and communities. We can help small businesses continue providing relevant goods and services throughout this crisis. Small class sizes of 15 participants enables our coach to direct the sessions towards specific needs and concerns.

In partnership with universities in Mexico and Guatemala, we are designing a solar powered dehydrator to create extend food life and create economic development opportunities in rural areas.

Homemade face masks to prevent contagion is a perfect example of how appropriate technologies are needed to confront global problems efficiently and at scale. We are committing to an Emergency Response to COVID-19, lighting up the dark for 300 at-risk rural kids with solar lamps.