In February 2026, a group of volunteers teamed up with Sand Dams Worldwide, Koy Clothing (an ethical and sustainable clothing brand) and our local partner, Africa Sand Dam Foundation (ASDF) to support 'Ngiluni-Utuneni Earth Dam' self-help group and their community in southeast Kenya to build a sand dam. The sand dam was funded by Koy Clothing and their wonderful customers, and will go on to provide the community with a local lifelong supply of clean water.

Hear below the thoughts and highlights from those involved in the expedition, including the volunteers, representatives from Koy Clothing, ASDF and the local community:

Jimmy, expedition volunteer (and Koy Clothing co-founder)

Titus Musyoka, community member

Austin, ASDF Field Manager

Alastair, expedition volunteer (and Koy Clothing co-founder)

Arthur, expedition volunteer

Dominic, expedition volunteer

Regina Mutinda, community member

Katie, Sand Dams Worldwide Patron and expedition volunteer

Giles, expedition volunteer

Ruth, expedition volunteer

Jamie, photographer and expedition volunteer

Andrew, Sand Dams Worldwide expedition leader

Joram, expedition volunteer

Teresa, expedition volunteer

Naji, expedition volunteer

Rupert, expedition volunteer

Sarah, Sand Dams Worldwide trustee and expedition leader

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If you'd like to find out more or join a sand dam expedition, contact [email protected] 

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