Upcoming Events
Refugee Week 2026 Conference (remote!)
Join us for the Refugee Week 2026 Conference and find out how to get involved in this year's festival!
The Refugee Week 2026 Conference is taking place online, so you can join the conversation from wherever you are in the world.
Do you want to find out how you can get involved in this year's Refugee Week?
Are you passionate about how arts, culture, sports and community activities can help us move together towards a shared goal and shape hopeful futures for all?
Join the Refugee Week 2026 Conference and find out the answer to these questions and more!
The Refugee Week conference is for anyone who is interested in taking part in Refugee Week, the world's largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, resilience and creativity of refugees.
Whether you’ve been part of Refugee Week for years or are interested in getting involved for the first time, everyone is welcome!
Mil Voces por la Paz - Contra el Colonialismo
Mil Voces por la Paz - Contra el Colonialismo, or in English, A Thousand Voices for Peace, Against Colonialism, is an open event taking place for the third consecutive year, on February 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., at "Las Setas" in Seville.
Hosted by the Platforma Abierta por la Paz, a collective of various activist and human rights organizations, coming together with an intention to foster and inspire peace, at a time when the world is increasingly polarized and in conflict.
The Sahara International Film Festival (FiSahara)
Travel to enjoy a week of film and arts in community and solidarity, or stay connected to explore the 2026 film selections from the comfort of home.
The Sahara International Film Festival (FiSahara) brings screenings, panel discussions, workshops, concerts, and many other cultural events to the refugee camps every year. Filmmakers, artists, human rights defenders, journalists, and others from around the world visit the camps and interact with the Sahrawi population, boosting the local economy.
This annual film festival will take place at the Ausserd refugee camp from April 27 to May 3, 2026!
Sahara Marathon 2026
The Sahara Marathon is an international sport event to demonstrate solidarity with the Saharawi people. The Sahara Marathon, which along with the standard-distance marathon also includes the shorter distances of 21km, 10km, 5km and the children’s race, is aimed at promoting sport activity among Saharawi young men and women and financing and developing humanitarian programs. Join with Sandblast to experience a bespoke experience and the opportunity to interact with our flagship project - Desert Voicebox.
Saharari Kantari Festival
Saharari Kantari is a concert in support of the Sahrawi people, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. The aim of this initiative is to raise awareness of this forgotten conflict and demonstrate support for the Sahrawi cause through music, marking half a century since Morocco's occupation of Western Sahara.
The concert will bring together more than fifteen artists performing songs dedicated specifically to Western Sahara. The lineup includes Eñaut Elorrieta, Mikel Urdangarin, Oreka TX, Itziar Ituño, Olaia Inziarte, Iker Lauroba, Esti Martinez, Fariba Sheikhan, and Postal Kolekzionistak, as well as dancer Sua Enparantza and bertsolari (Basque improvisational poet) Jon Maia. Two Sahrawi singers will also perform: Suilma Aali, with Aziza Brahim as a guest artist.
During the concert, there will also be a show of support for the Palestinian people, and to that end, we will have a special performance by two Palestinian artists: Ahmed & Nur.
This event is organized by Euskal Fondoa and the Association of Friends of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (RASD) of Álava, with the support of the Bilbao City Council and eLankidetza.
The Art Teapot - Sahara Soundscapes
Sahara_soundscapes brings us an incredible night of Polisario Rap artists and elevating Saharawi voices to show culture as resistance.
This event is part of the fundraiser for the days: Western Sahara: 50 years of Sumud. Coordinated from the Saharaui Community in Granada, Sahara Soundscapes and The Art Teapot, with the collaboration and support of numerous collectives from our city. With many thanks to @kultama_ for being part of this initiative.
On February 7th in Granada we're not just going to listen to music. Let's raise awareness, speak up and resist!
🎤 KULTAMA Showcase "Welcome to Nowhere" featuring YSLEM, Son of the Desert (rap-cop)
🎧 Guest Artist: Cloud31
🕤 21:30h – 00:00h
📍 Bar Entresuelo · Granada
🎟 10€
🎶 The culture that does not make you uncomfortable, does not transform.
🎙️ Rap that doesn't complain, doesn't resist.
🇪🇭 Western Sahara forms part of our collective memory, and Spain has a historical debt and a responsibility to the Saharan people.
Community Meal in Granada, Spain
Come together at La Colectiva and share a space to come together, organize, and strengthen our struggles. Enjoy a community meal at the space and participate in conversation and community.
Hosted by @saharasoundscapes and @cvalacolectiva
In the context of 50 years of occupation of Western Sahara, these spaces are essential to break the silence, denounce injustice, and keep the resistance of the Sahrawi people alive.
Thank you for supporting the "Western Sahara: 50 Years of SUMUD" events. For putting your bodies, your space, and your voices at the service of a cause that belongs to us all: the self-determination, justice, and dignity of the Sahrawi people. 
The First Battle of Amgala, January 27th, 1976
January 27, 1976: The First Battle of Amgala erupted between the Polisario Front (backed by Algeria) and Morocco. This was a direct, conventional battle between the national armies of Algeria and Morocco, with the Polisario also involved.
Learn more about the Polisario Front and the History of Saharawi Resistance.
Saharawi Tea Tasting- Granada
Hosted by Sahara Soundscapes, at Ateneo Libertario, in Granada, Spain, there will be a Saharawi Tea Tasting!
Following the 12 o’clock community mobilization in the Subdelegation of the Government of Granada; there will be a shared afternoon of coexistance to come together for a Saharawi tea tasting and charity fund at 16:00.
Don't miss this space of meeting, support and solidarity with and for the Saharawi people. ✊🏽🇪🇭
20th Aniversary of Generación de la Amistad Saharaui
“A group of Sahrawi poets who aim to convey the suffering of their people, united by stories of shepherds who were lost chasing their dreams behind a cloud” The writers group, Generación de la Amistad Saharaui, celebrates 20 years of community expression and collaborative creation.
This aniversary is commemorated with a day long event of workshops, speakers, view the full program here.
“The poetry, When he is born of the people, he never goes extinct.” Antonio Polo
Saharawi Music Night in Madrid
🇪🇭 DON'T MISS IT! Saturday, January 17th, at Entresuelo Pub in Madrid!
Enjoy a special keg and immerse yourself in the sounds of Western Sahara.
There will also be a raffle for an exclusive personalized hoodie (flag, polka dots, fringe... it's amazing!)
This event is a fundraiser for the “Western Sahara: 50 Years of Sumud” conference taking place in Granada from February 12th-15th.
Last Day to Register for the Sahara Marathon 2026!
December 10th is the last day to register to run the Sahara Marathon on behalf of Sandblast!
Fill out our form here to run with us!
For more information, you can download our infopack!
The 49th European Conference of Support and Solidarity with the Saharawi People
The 49th European Conference of Support and Solidarity with the Saharawi People (EUCOCO) has been confirmed and will be held in Paris on 28 and 29 November. From everyone here at Sandblast, we encourage you to take part in this incredible event if you are able. This is one of the most important events of the year for the international movement of solidarity with the Saharawi people.
This conference will offer an opportunity to create a strong political event, aimed at denouncing the neo-colonial posture of the Presidency of the French Republic and defending the inalienable right of the Saharawi people to self-determination and independence. During these two days, alongside experts and lawyers, it will be a question of affirming the imprescriptible foundations in law of the legitimate struggle of the Saharawi people, led by the Polisario Front, and of demonstrating, with the participants and activists, our commitment to the implementation of this right.
Your presence and active participation are essential!
Click here for the registration form and the forecast program.
For more information, visit their website!
The 11th Congress of the Youth Union of Saguia el Hamra and Rio de Oro (UJSARIO)
The 11th Congress of the UJSARIO will be held in the Sahrawi Refugee Camps in Tindouf, Algeria from 25–27 of November, 2025,. This event follows the 4th International Youth Forum in Solidarity with Western Sahara will be held in Oran, Algeria.
To ensure smooth organization, especially regarding visa procedures and travel logistics, the Youth Union of Saguia el Hamra and Rio de Oro (UJSARIO) kindly asks all invited participants to complete the registration form below as soon as possible.
Early confirmation will help provide the necessary support and guarantee your participation in these historic gatherings.
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-EpB4Om8dquE2kp7JzeaUHJ9Ge9MquWgVAiLy-SMi3U/edit?pli=1
Your engagement will make a real difference. By joining UJSARIO, you will stand alongside youth, civil society and political leaders from more than 80 countries, helping to shape collective strategies of solidarity and strengthen our shared commitment to justice, freedom and peace. Should you need any assistance with the registration process, we encourage you to contact a member of our team!
4th International Youth Forum in Solidarity with Western Sahara
4th International Youth Forum in Solidarity with Western Sahara will be held on the 22–23 November 2025, in Oran, Algeria. This event will be followed by the 11th Congress of the UJSARIO (25–27 November 2025, Sahrawi Refugee Camps, Tindouf, Algeria).
To ensure smooth organization, especially regarding visa procedures and travel logistics, the Youth Union of Saguia el Hamra and Rio de Oro (UJSARIO) kindly asks all invited participants to complete the registration form as soon as possible.
Early confirmation will help us provide the necessary support and guarantee your participation in these historic gatherings.
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-EpB4Om8dquE2kp7JzeaUHJ9Ge9MquWgVAiLy-SMi3U/edit?pli=1
Your engagement will make a real difference. By joining UJSARIO, you will stand alongside youth, civil society and political leaders from more than 80 countries, helping to shape collective strategies of solidarity and strengthen our shared commitment to justice, freedom and peace. Should you need any assistance with the registration process, we encourage you to contact a member of our team!
The Ramble
In support of the Growing Hope Vegetable Project in the Western Sahara Refugee Camps.
2025 marks 50 years of occupation of the Western Sahara, 50 years of living in refugee camps.
An inclusive walk to suit all, starting at Buxton and ending at Ravenstor in the beautiful Peak District.
Back up vehicles provided.
Overnight accommodation, evening meal and breakfast at Ravenstor Youth Hostel.
