About the Course
Voice Among the Stars: Leading With Purpose
A Virtual Leadership & Space Awareness Programme for Girls in Africa ages 16 - 19 years old.
Programme Dates: 4th August – 1st September 2026
Weekly Sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 18:30 – 19:30 SAST (GMT +2)
Final Showcase: Tuesday, 1st September 2026 | 18:30 - 20:00 SAST (GMT +2)
Format: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
✨ Course Overview
Now in its second year, Voice Among the Stars is a powerful five-week virtual programme designed to help girls in Africa discover their voice, build leadership skills, and explore their place in the African space ecosystem. Aligned with Women's Month in South Africa, this course combines inspiration, mentorship, and collaboration to equip participants with real-world confidence, on Earth and beyond.
In 2025, our first cohort brought together 52 girls from six African countries and saw every participant present to an international audience that included representatives from UNOOSA, SANSA, and the Kenyan Space Agency. In 2026, we are building on that foundation with more star groups and more room for girls across the continent.
Co-hosted by Moonshot Africa in partnership with the Cosmic Girls Foundation and Women in Space Kenya (WiSK), the programme blends storytelling, group activities, and expert-led seminars to create a unique learning journey for girls from all academic backgrounds, not just STEM.
🎓 What You’ll Learn
Each week builds a different set of skills, leading up to a public Final Showcase:
Discover: Space in Africa - Build a foundation in Africa's role in the global space industry and discover that space goes far beyond STEM.
Speak: Find Your Voice - Explore confidence, communication, and self-expression, and find the courage to speak up and lead.
Rise: Resilience in Action - Learn how to navigate challenges and setbacks with emotional strength and a growth mindset.
Build: Mission Launch - Bring your vision to life through teamwork, creativity, and leadership in action.
Shine: Final Showcase - Present your ideas to a wider audience using everything you have learned.
🗓️ How the Week Works
From the 4th August to 27th August, each week includes two sessions from 18:30 - 19:30 SAST (GMT +2):
Tuesday Seminar - an inspiring woman from the space industry shares her journey, expertise, and encouragement.
Thursday Workshop - girls from different parts of Africa working together in small breakout groups to build a specific skill tied to that week's theme.
The programme then closes with the Final Showcase on 1st September 2026.
✅ Requirements to Participate
Be a girl aged 16 - 19 years residing in Africa
Any academic background is welcome, STEM, arts, commerce, or humanities
Have a smartphone, tablet, or laptop with internet access
Be available for both the Tuesday and Thursday sessions (18:30 - 19:30 SAST) from 4 to 27 August, plus the Final Showcase on 1st September
Be willing to collaborate with peers in small group breakout rooms
Complete all sessions to receive your Certificate of Participation
Selection is based on age, African residency, and availability. We welcome girls from every background and every part of the continent.
🌟 The Final Showcase
The programme builds toward one powerful moment: the Final Showcase, a live stage where young African women present bold, innovative ideas on how space can shape Africa's future, in front of space leaders, educators, families, and supporters from across the continent and beyond.
Theme: Ground Control: Girls in Africa Steering the Future of Space
Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Time: 18:30 - 20:00 SAST (GMT +2)
Where: Online via Zoom and Facebook Live
Want to watch? Final Showcase registration details will be shared closer to the date.
📥 Registration
Applications open in June 2026 and close on 20 July 2026. Spots are limited to ensure quality engagement.
➡️ Apply Now to secure your place.
For questions, contact us at moonshotafrica@gmail.com