Partner: UNAWE

About

UNAWE (Universe Awareness) is an astronomy programme born in Leiden University to educate and inspire young children, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. The project is endorsed by UNESCO and is an integral part of the IAU Strategic Plan.
UNAWE was first born in 2004 and became a Cornerstone project of the successful UN-ratified IAU/UNESCO in 2009, for the International Year of Astronomy. In 2010, the European Union awarded a grant to fund the project European Universe Awareness (EU-UNAWE), which builds on the work of Universe Awareness (UNAWE). 

Author(s)

Tasneem Rossenkhan, Vivienne Kolman, Erik Arends, Jaya Ramchandani, Tibisay Sankatsing Nava, Monica Turner, Deirdre Kelleghan, Sarah Roberts, Angela Perez