In May 2020, the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development issued an Extraordinary Call for Proposals that could use astronomy in any form to help mitigate some of the impacts caused by COVID-19. Together with the African Astronomical Society and African Planetarium Association, more than 800,000 ZAR (about 40,000 Euros) in grants have been awarded […]
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DAP Website Project Development through Astronomy in Pakistan (DAP) uses astronomy to create awareness about the environmental crises, reduce gender inequality, promote peace, equality and education in the country. DAP is being run by Cosmic Perspective, an astronomy education and entertainment social enterprise.
The OAD is pleased to announce the results of its 2018 annual call for proposals. Twenty projects will receive funding from the IAU in 2019 to address challenges using astronomy-related interventions. Projects funded include a school program in India that will use astronomy to dispel potentially harmful superstition; education programs using astronomy to inspire and […]
Every year, the OAD receives numerous, good quality proposals that we are unable to support. We compile these projects on to a ‘Recommended List’, which is shared here for the benefit of potential funders. The 2020 Recommended List has 21 projects. Read the project summaries below. Please contact us to support or collaborate with one or more […]
The goals of DAP are to provide quality STEM education, reduce gender inequality, raise awareness about environmental crises, and promote peace and equality in Pakistan. This will be achieved by developing and delivering a curriculum for intensive Astronomy-based workshops in 20 madrassas, private and public schools and by conducting outreach at schools and in public […]