Sandblast Arts
Standing in Solidarity with the Saharawi Freedom cause since 2005
Click here for upcoming events on Western Sahara!
A formerly nomadic people indigenous to Western Sahara-fighting for their rights to self-determination.
2025 marks 50 years of Moroccan military occupation in the Saharawi homeland.
About Western Sahara
Despite division and displacement,
their story continues
Learn more about Africa’s last colony
Fighting for freedom for over a century
The experiment of building a nation in exile
Discover a culture rich in oral traditions
Empowering marginalised voices through creative education.
Desert Voicebox
Desert Voicebox is a pioneering, women-led after school programme for primary school-aged Saharawi children growing up in refugee camps in South West Algeria.
Through regular lessons in English and Music, enrichment activities and special workshops, Desert Voicebox fosters a joy for learning, promotes creative and cultural expression and provides a caring space to heal and develop potential. Check out below how you can engage with our exciting project..
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If you are an artist, art educator, musician, English language teacher or teacher trainer and want to give back, click here to learn more how you can get involved or simply scroll below!
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If you are a primary school teacher interested to involve your students in an exciting child -to- child cultural exchange with our Saharawi students at Desert Voicebox please get in touch with us.
More Ways to Make a Difference
Run with Us
Do a race in the UK in support of Sandblast or join the Sahara Marathon-the ultimate place to start your fundraising journey. Organised by Saharawi camp authorities and international volunteers, this sports event has brought together runners from across the world every February since 2001..
“Before you reach an oasis you must cross a desert."
- Saharawi Proverb
Upcoming Events
Stay connected with global events, cultural programming, and advocacy actions advancing Western Sahara's right to self-determination.
