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We help communities adapt, empower, and transform in a changing climate.
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 resilient infrastructures and foster a world where every community thrives.
Recent News
Recent Announcements
The Climate Resilient Resources We Wish We Had 5 Years Ago
We have produced two playbooks, one for implementors and one for funders, on best practices and resources for making WASH projects climate-resistant.
Announcing Jennifer Wegbreit as CEO
I’m thrilled to share a major milestone for Shockwave Foundation: effective August 1st, Dr. Jennifer Wegbreit has been appointed as our new Chief Executive Officer at Shockwave Foundation.
Jeny’s deep expertise in global development and systems thinking aligns precisely with Shockwave’s ethos–respecting complexity, embracing risk, and taking the long view.
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 also 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.
Partnership Updates
Our most recent investment and grant news.
Kickstart International
$50,000
KickStart enables millions of smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa to earn more income, adapt to climate change, and lift their families out of poverty. They design, mass-produce, and distribute affordable, high-impact irrigation technologies paired with training, distribution, and financing models that help farmers grow and sell food year-round, strengthen climate resilience, and build long-term prosperity.
Water for People
$300,000
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.
Nuru International
$75,000
Nuru envisions a world where rural communities are no longer trapped in cycles of extreme poverty—and where resilience, peace, and prosperity take root.