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ABOUT US
At Shockwave, we're shaping a future where communities rise above climate challenges. Through strategic investments and early-stage grants, we fuel innovative projects that not only protect our planet but uplift economies, especially in developing regions. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every step forward is a step towards equity. Join us as we pioneer resilent infrastructres and foster a world where every community thrives.
Recent News
Recent announcements
Africa Sand Dam Foundation: Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives
At the Shockwave Foundation, we are always on the lookout for innovative and impactful organizations that are not just addressing the immediate needs of communities, but are creating lasting, resilient, and sustainable solutions. A little over a year ago, we had the privilege of forming a partnership with the Africa Sand Dam Foundation (ASDF), based in Kenya. After visiting three of their projects this past September, we can confidently say that we have found a partner whose work we truly admire and whose approach to community engagement is as innovative as the technology they employ.
Report from the Field: Advancing Climate Resilience
Last month, we had the distinct pleasure of meeting with several of our Kenya partners whose work is at the forefront of climate resilient solutions to food and water security. These new approaches are the types of projects that should be scaled more broadly to support communities at the frontlines of climate change.
Galvanizing Action for Adaptation and Resilience
The Shockwave Foundation has joined a group of philanthropic leaders who launched a collective call to action on climate adaptation and resilience. We need significant momentum to scale adaptation action as we accelerate climate change mitigation work in parallel.
Partnership Updates
Our most recent investment and grant news.
Water for People
$75,000 /
Working in Latin America, Asia, and Africa to address the global water crisis and equip communities with lasting access to clean water and sanitation services.
Tailwind Climate
$50,000 /
Creating climate adaptation and resilience solutions that predict, prevent, mitigate and enable recovery from climate impacts.
Semilla Nueva
$300,000 /
Developing affordable climate-shock resilient higher nutrition corn seed stock for the Americas and Africa.