About Us
who we are
The Southern African Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (SAROAD) is a strategic regional node of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD). Established on August 8, 2014, through an agreement between the IAU and Copperbelt University (CBU), SAROAD is hosted within the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in Kitwe, Zambia.
Our office serves as a central hub for coordinating astronomy-related activities across the Southern African region and among Square Kilometre Array (SKA) partner countries. We operate through a collaborative approach, working closely with the global OAD in Cape Town and other regional nodes to realize the societal benefits of astronomy.
What We Do
Empowering the next generation of explorers. Discover how SAROAD’s astronomy outreach inspires students and advances scientific literacy for society.
Southern Africa’s celestial magic: stargazing safaris, desert astronomy & galactic vistas. Your cosmic adventure starts here!
Step into the Astro Lab: A hub for processing celestial images, discovering asteroids, and conducting hands-on astronomical research.
Explore careers in astronomy, from research to outreach. Discover funding, internships, and how to turn your passion for the cosmos into a profession.
Your Dream. Our Mission.
We Believe astronomy can change our world!
Astronomy is more than studying the universe; it is about transforming lives
Meet Our Amazing Team
Volunteers
The country coordinators
Explore Our Member Countries
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