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List of projects funded, in alphabetical order:

  1. Ad Astra Academy, Brazil
  2. Astronomy for Canadians Indigenous People, Canada
  3. Astro Molo Mhlaba, South Africa
  4. COSMOamautas: Training Teachers in rural areas, Peru
  5. East Africa School of Astronomy, East African countries
  6. Hands-on Astronomy Curriculum Training for Primary and Secondary School Teachers, Nigeria
  7. IDP Children’s Astronomy Outreach, Nigeria
  8. Kathmandu Astrophysics School 2020, Nepal
  9. LAMPS: Leveraging local AstronoMy site to Promote STEM, Madagascar
  10. Networking and Skilling in astronomy, Senegal
  11. Under other skies: dialogues of different cosmological paradigms, Brazil
  12. Pale Blue Dot – a Universe Awareness project
  13. Astronomy for students through interactive app and game, Bangladesh and online app
  14. She Speaks Science, Lebanon, UK, and online component
  15. The Art of Learning Astronomy, Philippines
  16. Telescopes For Siberian Villages, Russian Federation
  17. Vaudemont – Solar Trail for visually impaired, Italy

 

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  • Home
  • Our Work
    • Apply for Funding
    • Projects Funded
    • Flagship 1: Astrotourism
    • Flagship 2: Astro for Mental Health
    • Flagship 3: Astro 4 Skills
    • 2026 Recommended Projects
    • Resources
  • Impact
    • Overview
    • Case Studies
    • Reports
    • OAD External Review 2021
    • OAD External Review 2015
  • Regions
    • Regional Offices
    • Activities
    • New regions
  • About us
    • Overview
    • OAD Team
    • Review Panel
    • Oversight
    • Partners & Networks
  • Contact

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The IAU OAD has reached more than 2 million people in 112 countries globally, impacting the lives of communities through astronomy. With your support, we will be able to sustain and expand our impact. Donations are accepted through the International Astronomical Union, a not-for-profit organisation registered in France.