Welcome!

SandStories works to create awareness about the urgent need to manage our consumption of sand as a resource. We aim to bridge the gap between science, policy and industry by identifying and promoting potential solutions to the looming sand crisis.

 
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My name is Kiran Pereira and I’m the Founder & Chief Storyteller at SandStories.org.

I started this website because I cared deeply and passionately about this topic. I was born and raised in India where I witnessed the impacts of indiscriminate sand extraction and it relates to some of my earliest memories. I came to the UK 12 years ago to pursue a Master's degree in Geography (Environment & Development) at King's College, London. Sand mining was the focus of my dissertation and I've worked on the subject ever since.

I learned so much in the process that I felt I couldn't do justice to it by simply writing short blogs and articles in external media. So I decided to write a book, as one does ;) You may see just my face here but this work is made possible by several people including the occasional volunteer. Many members of our community supported my book crowdfunding appeal for which I am ever grateful! I'm delighted to say that the book has now been published independently and is available on several trade channels. The proceeds from the book will enable me to sustain and grow this initiative. Thank you for your support.