In addition to building sand dams, we are supporting thousands of people to build sand dam road crossings, which provide vital infrastructure for rural communities alongside the benefits of a sand dam. Whilst supplying millions of litres of safe water, sand dam road crossings also save communities hours of time and provide greater accessibility to local markets, schools, hospitals and other services. Read more
We spoke to Mutie Mwendwa and Christine Ndanu from southeast Kenya. They shared their experience of being members of Bondeni Women self-help group (SHG), their journey to building a sand dam and the benefits they are reaping. Read more
We spoke to Nokuthula and Choice from Manonkwe Village in Zimbabwe, who shared their views about the lasting change they think a recently constructed sand dam will have on their community. Read more
We spoke to 70-year-old, Priscila Kingesi, chairlady of Utonyi wa Kasengela self-help group (SHG), based in Kenya. She shared her experiences of living with water scarcity in an arid area and how being a part of her community’s sand dam project has changed her life. Read more
Our Malawian partner, Churches Action in Relief and Development (CARD), works with local community groups to help them improve access to clean water with sand dams. Read about Afiness and Matalia’s water issues, why they joined up with CARD and what they hope to achieve from their sand dam project. Read more
We spoke to David and Agnes, members of Ngomani self-help group, based in Makueni County in southeast Kenya, about their recent sand dam project. Read more
Ngui A self-help group (SHG) is located in Makueni County, Kenya. The group’s story serves as an example of how the SHG model, which emphasises collaborative work and community ownership, can prove extremely effective in achieving water security in drylands. Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide spoke to Jane Benson and Rita Nyamai, members of Ukava Wa Kithoni self-help group located in southeast Kenya. Both women hold leadership roles in their group and explain how the sand dam project has been beneficial for themselves and the wider community. Read more
We spoke to two members of Uvilani Central self-help group. With the support of Sand Dams Worldwide and our southeast Kenyan partner, Africa Sand Dam Foundation, the group have built two sand dams. Read more
Communities living in dryland regions continue to struggle with water scarcity as the impacts of climate change worsen. Esther and Amesi, members of GVH Nyanthumbi community in Malawi, give us more insight into their difficult experiences living in an arid area and how sand dams offer a solution to many of their problems. Read more
Sand Dams Worldwide spoke to Upper Syunni Development self-help group (SHG) members, Joseph and Rose, about their first sand dam project. We explored their water challenges before the sand dam and their hopes for major transformation in all areas of life following the construction of their sand dam. Read more
Margaret Kokoa wears a lot of hats. She is a 73-year-old grandmother to four, a farmer and active member of Tyaa Kwa Tito self-help group (SHG). In this interview, we hear Margeret's thoughts on her SHG's new sand dam, located much closer to her home, which is set to transform not only her life, but the lives of those in the family, and their land. Read more