​Sandblast -a UK human rights charity promoting the voices and visions of the indigenous Saharawi of Western Sahara. These formerly nomadic people have been refugees in the Algerian desert since 1975. Through arts and skills development projects, we seek to bolster their cultural heritage and raise awareness of their ongoing self-determination struggle.

The Latest:
March-UNHCR issues official report updating population figures in Saharawi refugee camps in SW Algeria to 173,600 from previous figure of 165,000.
Feb 24-South African high court issues verdict on 55,000 ton phosphate rock cargo  detained aboard the Marshall Islands registered bulk carrier NM Cherry Blossom when the ship entered South Africa’s Port Elizabeth last May 1 2017.  It concluded that Morocco did not have the right to extract and sell phosphates from Western Sahara under their occupation and recognized the SADR as rightful owner to this cargo.
Feb 4, 2018-Saharawis turned out in droves to protest against the inclusion of Western Saharan waters in the new EU-Moroccan fishing agreements.  

Upcoming:
April 21-Screening of '3 Stolen Cameras' at BBC Arabic Film festival. First ever short film made entirely by Saharawi activists (Equipe Media) under the Moroccan occupation in Western Sahara.

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0044 (0) 7838463310
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8 Gravesend Rd, W12 0SZ, London, UK
 
Registered Charity (England and Wales) :1115288
Companies House Registration number : 05397223