UNIVERSE AWARENESS
is a cornerstone project of the International Year of Astronomy 2009

Support Universe Awareness

UNAWE began as an idea in 2005. The feasibility of the concept has since been proven through pilot projects in a number of countries which are now permanently in place. These provide training and support for educators, and workshops and events for children. UNAWE is present and growing in Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, and Venezuela.

UNAWE is seeking corporate, institutional and individual support for national projects and the localisation and production of our international materials. We are working towards full implementation of the programme in 2009, the International Year of Astronomy as proclaimed by the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO.

With your help we can

train educators
deliver entertaining activities, games, toys, software and posters contained in our Universe in a Box
produce exciting animation adventure films using images from deep space
provide logistics support for international internet exchanges

Supporters of the programme

Organisations that are helping fund the development of UNAWE include ESO, the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Leiden University and the Lorentz Center.

UNAWE is supported by many distinguished personalities and organisations, as well as several Nobel Prize winners. Endorsers include Bob Geldof, Federico Mayor, Martin Rees, Joseph Taylor, Charles Townes, Riccardo Giacconi, and many more.