Our partners in Mozambique, the Micaia Foundation, have been certified in sand dam siting, design and construction, meaning they can now continue construct sand dams in Mozambique independently. In this story we hear from the Micaia team on what this means to them and to our shared goal to scale up sand dam projects. Read more
In an episode of the fundsforNGOs Podcast, Jon Lobb interviews Dwain Lucktung, Communications Manager at Sand Dams Worldwide, about how sand dams work and the impact of sand dam projects in drylands. Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide is took part in the Big Give’s 2026 Earth Raise campaign (formerly the Green Match Fund), which offered supporters of participating charities the opportunity to have their donations doubled for just seven days. Over £22,000 was raised which will go towards a sand dam project in Tanzania. Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide has been shortlisted for a Water Air Food Award (WAFA) in the Water category. Please vote for us to win before 30th April! Read more
In September 2025 four members of the team from the Micaia Foundation, who are Sand Dams Worldwide's partner in Mozambique, participated in a learning visit to Zimbabwe to spend a week with the Dabane Trust. Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide took part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge between December 2nd and 9th in 2025, raising £106,395 to fund two sand dams and implement a range of land conservation measures in southern Ethiopia. A big thank you to all who supported the campaign. Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide took part in the 2025 edition of the Big Give Anchor Match Fund, with supporters helping to raise over £58,000 for sand dam projects in Malawi! Read more
Find out what SDW had planned for this year's Remember a Charity Week, as we raised awareness of legacy giving, helped supporters who wanted to know more about leaving gifts in their Wills and asked the question - how would you like to be remembered? Read more
Property Hub (a UK property investment service) and their network have raised over £40,000 for a community in southeast Kenya to build a sand dam and access clean water for life. Read more
We are delighted to share that SDW has been approved to join the 1% for the Planet Environmental Partners network! Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide once again took part in the Big Give's Green Match Fund campaign in April 2025. Read about what impact the funds raised will have, and thank you to all who supported the campaign. Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Howden Foundation, who have pledged over £270,000 towards our sand dam programme in Malawi. Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide is pleased to announce that we are part of Advent of Change’s unique product line-up for Christmas 2024, alongside 23 other charities. Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide took part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge between December 3rd and 10th in 2024, raising £105,114.50 to fund two sand dams and implement a range of land conservation measures in southern Ethiopia. Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide is seeking a consultant to deliver an External Evaluation of our 3-year project: Support Farmer Groups in Tanzania through Improved Water Sources. Read more
Koy Clothing is an ethical and sustainable clothing brand based in Kenya. They are partnering with Sand Dams Worldwide to fund and build a sand dam in southeast Kenya. Read more
Find out what Sand Dams Worldwide had in store for this year's Remember a Charity Week, as we raised awareness of legacy giving and helped supporters who wanted to know more about leaving gifts in their Wills. Read more
Hear science and wildlife broadcaster Liz Bonnin voice our sand dams for elephants BBC Radio 4 Charity appeal! Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide once again took part in the Big Give's Green Match Fund campaign, raising a total of over £22,000 for a sand dam and environmental project in Mozambique. Read more
Sarah Field, Sand Dams Worldwide trustee, reports from attending and presenting at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. Read more
We’re excited to be part of Advent of Change’s 2023 charity network! Read more
Between November 28th and December 5th 2023 Sand Dams Worldwide took part in the The Big Give Christmas Challenge, raising £108,965.45 to fund two sand dams and implement a range of land conservation measures in southern Ethiopia. Read more
Sand Dam Worldwide’s partnership with Ecosia launched in 2022 with the aim of planting 200,000 trees across southeast Kenya by the end of 2023. Read more
As many people aren't aware of legacy giving, Remember a Charity and Sand Dams Worldwide want to increase understanding of gifts in Wills and make this type of donation something that everyone considers. Read more