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#Astronomy for positive developmental change. The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) is a joint project between @IAU_org & @NRF_News

Cape Town, South Africa astro4dev.org Joined September 2010

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IAU-OAD @Astro4Dev Oct 6, 2025

OAD’s new Astronomy-for-Development Ecosystem has been launched!! From astrotourism to free training & seed funding, it aims to empower changemakers worldwide. 🔗 Check it out: lnkd.in/dCG2iEEQ Follow for updates! #ScienceForSociety #Astro4Dev #OAD

IAU-OAD @Astro4Dev Sep 8

Astronomy for a Better World

Join Dr Charles Takalana & Dr Joyful Mdhluli (OAD) on 14 Sept, 16:00–17:00 SAST, as they introduce two new initiatives:

Astronomy-for-Development Research & InstituteOAD Innovation Hub

🔗 Register: nithecs-ac-za.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

IAU-OAD @Astro4Dev Aug 13

A new peer-reviewed study by OAD and collaborators found that participants in astronomy retreats reported lower depression, anxiety and stress immediately afterwards, along with greater calm, perspective and connection.

Read more: mentalhealth.astro4dev.org/new-insights-i…

IAU-OAD @Astro4Dev Aug 12

[1/2] Dr. Charles Takalana, PhD from the IAU OAD has been selected as one of the UNESCO experts to contribute to the eighth edition of the UNESCO Science Report.

The report will examine recent transformations in national and global STI systems while exploring the opportunities

IAU-OAD @Astro4Dev Aug 3

[1/2]Congratulations to Elimisha Msichana Elimisha Jamii na Astronomia (EMEJA), an IAU OAD funded project in Kenya and Uganda, that has now received backing from the @SKAO

The IAU OAD, through our global call for proposals, funded the project for 4 years between 2021-2025.