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Stargazing for Healing

Astronomical Clubs in Tripoli and Benghazi, Libya Support Children’s Mental Well-being. The incredible work being done by Roaya for Astronomy

The AstroSandbox Interview

Astronomy Students in Ukraine and the Need for Telescopes While Astronomy for Equity is raising funds for telescopes for astronomy

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The First Space Camp in Libya: A Message of Peace through Astronomy

In May 2023, Libya witnessed its first space camp, which was set up by the Roaya for Astronomy and Space

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Crowdfunding Telescopes for schools in Ukraine!

As students in Ukraine continue to look at the stars for inspiration amidst the disruptions brought by war, astronomy clubs

Three telescopes are lined up on a grassy field in front of a row of small tents at a space camp for students.

A4E Telescopes Arrive in Libya!

Telescopes purchased through an Astronomy for Equity crowdfunding campaign for middle school astronomy clubs have arrived after the long sea

Eleven female and three male members of the Astronomical Clubs in Libya pose for a picture outdoors by trees and plants. The females are wearing head coverings.

Telescopes on the Way to Libyan Astronomy Students

We’ve been quiet lately but there’s a lot of activity behind the scenes, with a lot to come soon. In

A4E Telescopes Arrive in Libya!

Telescopes purchased through an Astronomy for Equity crowdfunding campaign for middle school astronomy clubs have arrived after the long sea

Telescopes on the Way to Libyan Astronomy Students

We’ve been quiet lately but there’s a lot of activity behind the scenes, with a lot to come soon. In

Seventeen dark-skinned adults smile for a photo at a dirt camp with tents, signs, and some grass. There are three telescopes.

Astronomy This Giving Season

This giving season we are preparing to launch new projects to bring science to underserved communities through astronomy…

A Letter of Gratitude

This giving season, we are grateful that our crowdfunding campaign succeeded. We are grateful that we have a mission to help others, and we are grateful for your generous donations.

Daily Space: Bringing Telescopes to Students in Libya

This month Astronomy for Equity founder Mike Simmons was interviewed by The Daily Space on CosmoQuest about A4E’s current crowdfunding campaign to send telescopes to Libyan astronomy students!

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In times of conflict and confusion, many people feel lost – especially children. They lose sight of what they are working towards and instead focus on fear and uncertainty. Having something to dream about can bring intrigue and joy to suffering humans. Especially if that thing is astronomy.