Transforming Lives, Restoring Ecosystems
Our mission is to catalyze a thriving ecosystem for smallholder farmers in the Sabie-Sand River Catchment.
We do this through innovative agroforestry, technology-enabled farming practices, and market integration, while fostering environmental regeneration, climate resilience, and community empowerment.
INPUTS
‘Farm in a Box’
We're revolutionizing smallholder farming with our comprehensive ‘Farm in a Box’ approach, providing regenerative farmers with everything they need to thrive.
Sustainable farming inputs
Cutting-edge tech
Market access
Financial services
Ongoing training & support.
Increased soil health & yields
Digital Transformation
Diversified income streams
Smoother cashflow
Risk Management
OUTPUTS
About the Region
The Sand and Sabie Rivers are located in the northeastern Lowveld region of South Africa.
The rivers run eastwards from the upper escarpment of the Blyde River Canyon Mountain range, through complex multi-use landscapes of the mid catchment and downstream into the Kruger National Park
Agroforestry: Growing a Sustainable Future
At the heart of our efforts are indigenous agroforestry trees, that have sustained communities & ecosystems in southern Africa for generations.
By planting indigenous agroforestry trees we develop sustainable nature based products, which create a virtuous cycle of Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) and economic empowerment for local communities.
Impact Vectors
The Save the Sand Project is driving transformative change in the Sabie and Sand River Catchments, creating lasting positive impacts across environmental, social, and economic dimensions.
Through market led access, high-quality carbon and conservation credits we create a unique opportunity the development of resilient communities and ecosystems.
Save the Sand Alliance Model
The Save the Sand Alliance model is a collaborative platform that unites diverse stakeholders—including NGOs, Govt, tech providers, and private sector.
The alliances deliver comprehensive support to smallholder farmers, combining sustainable agriculture practices, technology, market access, and financial services to drive environmental conservation and community development in the Sabie-Sand River Catchment.