Join our first Astronomy for Mental Health facilitator training session online Stand beneath a clear night sky and something often shifts. Worries can feel a little smaller, the mind becomes quieter, and there is space to breathe. That experience lies at the heart of the Astronomy for Mental Health initiative. On 14 August, we invite […]
Category Archives: 2026
09
Jun
Jun
On Thursday, 4 June 2026, we successfully hosted our first in-person training session at Radio KC in Paarl, working with the station’s interns and broader team. The session marked an important step in bringing astronomy for mental health and wellbeing training into a live, interactive community setting. The training was built from the work done […]
2026, News
OAD Featured in DarkSky International Webinar on Mental Well-Being and the Great Outdoors
02
Jun
Jun
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, DarkSky International hosted its first 2026 Community Partner Webinar, titled “Nurturing Your Well-Being Through the Great Outdoors.” The webinar featured two of DarkSky International’s community partners: the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) and Hiking My Feelings. Representing the OAD were Flagship Coordinator Dr Joyful […]
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Feb
Feb
The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) is pleased to host our second online guided meditation session and warmly invite students, astronomy enthusiasts, scientists, and members of the public to a special virtual gathering during the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse visible from Hawai’i. In collaboration with Starry Knights, this session will offer a guided […]