Promoting youth participation

• SANSA's science advancement and public engagement activities support national priorities and are aligned with the goals of South Africa's National Space Strategy, approved by Cabinet in 2008.

This cross-cutting focus is to increase the uptake and appreciation of science among our youth and improve the overall
scientific literacy and engagement of the general public.

Our objectives are to:

promote science advancement and public engagement

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  participate in national science awareness events, and

encourage studies in science, engineering and technology

Our activities include:

outreach programmes for schools and learners

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  workshops for science educators
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  communications tools such as tele-education
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  regular career guidance activities
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  decision-making tools and information
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  general public engagement activities
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  National Space Strategy