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Astronomy Students in Three Schools in Ukraine Have Requested Telescopes.
Help Make their Dreams of Stars Come True and Keep Their Hope Alive!

Judging for the National Internet-Olympiad on Astronomy during a power outage.

Proud winners of the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics display their medals over the flag of Ukraine.

Awards ceremony at the Astronomy Battles Tournament.

War Has Brought Isolation and an Uncertain Future to Ukraine's Students

Every day, students in Ukraine brave air raids and power outages to continue their education and keep their dreams for the future alive.

Among the power outages, astronomy students saw a silver lining. When the power fails, the stars come out. This gateway to the heavens gives them a chance to look up and dream, just as children do elsewhere.

You can help keep them aiming for the stars.

Many of Ukraine's schools have sustained damage.

Classes move to air raid shelters two or three times a day.

Schools serve as refugee centers and many classrooms are overcrowded.

Help Keep These Students' Dreams Alive!

"When you want, you dream. They stopped dreaming." says Ukrainian psychologist Tatyana Fannouch. Students' plans for the future are endangered by the war’s impact on schools and the trauma the students and their teachers endure.

Oleksandra writes a telescope request in her notebook:

"The sky mysteries call us. I love watching far-away stars. It would be great to see more of them and in more detail. That's why we need a telescope. It would be great to get it here, for our library. I often come to the library to participate in science classes. A telescope would be an incredible gift for all of us, kids and adults, who want to study astronomy"

A satellite image shows the effect of a year of war on the power systems of three cities. Students saw this as an opportunity to see the sky more clearly.

Astronomy for Equity is working with Earthlings Hub that is providing laptops and brought this opportunity to us, Ukraine Rescue Foundation who will include the telescopes in a shipment of humanitarian goods to keep our shipping costs down, and UNICEF Ukraine on the ground in Ukraine to respond to the students request for telescopes. Donate to help us bring the gift of astronomy to these students.

Meet the Students in Krivii Rih

"I am Yasia. I am Katia. I am Sasha. I am Myroslav. I am Elia.
We are extremely passionate about stellar observations. The power often goes out here and we can see the stars clearly. But, to see objects well we need a telescope and we hope that adults can help us to get one. We will then be able to create an astronomy club in our community. Together to the stars!"

Update: These students' city, Kryvyi Rih, the home town of Ukraine's president, was struck by dozens of missiles on June 13.

These three telescopes will be purchased in the U.S. and shipped directly to the schools in Chernivtsi, Kryvyi Rih, and Vinnytsia, Ukraine. These telescopes will inspire hundreds of Ukrainian students, providing excitement and motivation. And most important, hope and a sense that they are not alone.

You Can Help Through Your Donation!

About Astronomy for Equity's Mission:

Astronomy for Equity brings together the resources of the worldwide astronomy community to support STEM outreach and education for marginalized communities.

Astronomy enthusiasts in every country share their passion for understanding our place in the Universe.

Astronomy fascinates us all, and shows us how we are all fellow crewmembers on Spaceship Earth, and that we all share the same sky.

Astronomy for Equity supports marginalized communities worldwide using astronomy for science education, providing opportunities, inspiration, and hope.

Astronomy for Equity supports marginalized communities worldwide using astronomy for science education, providing opportunities, inspiration, and hope.

Learn more about Astronomy for Equity by visiting our website.

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