• Focus on developing critical thinking skills through the scientific method, logic, and debate.
• Targeting students in underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable STEM education experience.
• Utilizing a student-led, project-based learning approach.

In the last decade, space exploration has re-emerged as a concept that has captured the attention of public and governments, as evidenced by the 77 national space agencies worldwide.
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Technological advances on Earth also continue to shape, shift, and save our world. Due to the fast-changing nature of technology, countries have recognized the importance of having a population that is well-equipped with knowledge and skills in science, engineering, and mathematics.

Thus, countries are turning their funding toward STEM education and research as drivers of national development and productivity, economic competitiveness, and environmental and societal wellbeing in our rapidly changing world.

Interstellar Foundation's mission is to enable the next generation of scientists, explorers, and story tellers through equitable access to culturally relevant STEM education with real world applicability.

ISF is partnering with UNESCO and their school network for a Space Club pilot program. Pilot schools will serve students that have historically been excluded from space education and access to STEM careers. In each country, we will partner with schools that differ in socioeconomic context and demographics.

• Launching in 6 schools across 3 countries: Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
• Schools are selected from the UNESCO School Network to ensure diverse representation.
• Clubs will consist of 10-25 students with an adult sponsor for guidance.