Once our volunteers have travelled to some of the world’s most challenging places, lived and worked with local people and seen what a difference a sand dam can make, they are never the same.Read more
Our Chairman looks back at 2018's highlights, and looks forward to plans in 2019, which include hopes of 're-wilding' northern Kenya's national parks.Read more
This spirit of generosity doesn’t just happen at Christmas...Read more
David reflects on Excellent's work from 2017/18, as published in our annual report.Read more
David reviews another successful sand dam expedition, this time in September 2018 with Barclays Isle of Man volunteers who helped to raise £40,000 for a new sand dam in southeast Kenya.Read more
Excellent Chairman David Jordan's latest blog explores the potential impact sand dams could have on wildlife in drylands, and our plans to link with the Kenyan Wildlife Service.Read more
Excellent's Chairman, David Jordan, reports from this summer's sand dam expedition...Read more
With World Day to Combat Desertification (June 17) in mind, Excellent Development's Chairman, David Jordan OBE, reflects on recent news surrounding shifting weather patterns, the impact, and what part sand dams can play in tackling desertification...Read more
Excellent's Chairman, David Jordan OBE, reflects on the importance of family, and how sand dams can impact on families in rural drylands...Read more
As we recognise World Malaria Day (April 25), Excellent's Chairman, David Jordan, reflects on the role sand dams and Excellent are playing in improving both water supply, and water quality...Read more
Excellent Development's Chairman, David Jordan OBE, reflects upon a month that saw global discussion and celebration around themes of women and water, two key parts of our work...Read more
Excellent Development Chairman, David Jordan OBE, reports from a recent visit to our sand dam projects in Lekurruki, Northern Kenya...Read more