AWB Helping Nepal
AWB would like to help spread the word about NASO (Nepal Astronomical Society) raising funds to replace destroyed school classrooms in the district of Sindhupalchok, Nepal. On April 25, 2015, the world changed for the people of Nepal as a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the district of Sindhupalchok. As many as 4000 prerished in this district alone, while more than 8000 were lost nationwide as a result of this horrible event, but thanks to organizations such as NASO, these persistant people are on their way to normalcy. But the devestation is clear. Buildings have crumbled, including schools. Here's where you...
Name Your Crater on Mars in "Astronomers Without Borders"
Now you can not only name a crater on Mars on Uwingu's new map but you can have "Astronomers Without Borders" as part of its Martian address! The first Province to be given a name on this new map of Mars has been named in honor of Astronomers Without Borders, and when you name a crater there you not only support the Uwingu Fund for astronomy research, education, and public outreach, but 10% goes directly to AWB's global programs. If you haven't named a Mars crater yet then this is the time - and the place - to do it....
Astronomy education in Tanzania
Telescopes to Tanzania's campaign to bring quality science education has successfully completed the first phase of its project to build The Center for Science Education and Observatory. The campaign has moved on to the next phase on Indiegogo - the web's largest crowd-funding platform. Find out how to contribute on the Telescopes to Tanzania page.
