The EMEJA project aims to address the issue of high school dropout rates among girls in rural Kenya and Uganda via Astronomy outreach, mentorship, & targeted STEM workshops and scholarships opportunities, to be guided & supported by long-term student tracking & monitoring to ensure that schoolgirls in these regions complete secondary education: Mentorship and outreach: […]
Author Archives: Ram Venugopal
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The Office of Astronomy for Development participated in the Under One Sky global conference organised by Dark Sky international. With more than 1000 registered participants, the conference covered a wide range of topics from wildlife ecologists discussing the impact of light pollution on marine environments to tourism experts in the Middle East emphasizing the economic […]
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On Monday, 4 November 2024, the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), host of the OAD, organised the first Employee Recognition Awards. The event celebrated outstanding achievements and long-standing service among NRF-SAAO staff, with awardees recognised for their exceptional contributions across various fields. Two members of the OAD team received awards Nuhaah Solomon – Administrative ExcellenceHonoured […]
2024, Astronomy and Science education in remote Honduras, Central America
Community Astronomy Program in Remote Honduras
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The project set up an educational program in the remote community of El Rincón in Honduras. Residents of El Rincón live in conditions of extreme poverty with little access to education. Nearly all families work on coffee fields, including young children, who are expected to help their families. The program delivered in-person and online activities […]
