The RiverRoots Fund
Driving conservation.
Ensuring clean water.
In the diverse and vibrant landscapes of Southern Africa, communities face unique challenges that hinder their growth and development. Our charity recognises a critical need to address these challenges.
Donate
Our mission
To ensure the advancement of health by partnering with organisations that are involved in the supply of clean water through borehole provision and improvement and monitoring of water quality especially in rural areas in Southern Africa.
To protect our environment by making donations to organisations involved in improving biodiversity in the Zambezi River riparian areas of Southern Africa namely Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Our impact
We concentrate our efforts where they can make the biggest impact for our waterways and communities
5
Expeditions rowed to date
$100,000
raised so far to help fund clean water projects
110
wells installed through money raised
Our Focus Areas
Our Focus Areas
Conservation awareness
The natural waterways in Southern Africa are a precious resource that requires active conservation. Our charity seeks to educate and involve the community in environmental stewardship. By providing grants that supports these conservation efforts, we aim to instil a sense of responsibility and care for the environment among participants.
Access to clean water
Access to clean and safe water remains a critical issue in many parts of Southern Africa. Our initiative is committed to providing grants for projects that improve water quality and accessibility.
About The RiverRoots Fund
Our beginnings
In 2011, RowZambezi organised an expedition to row 1,000 kilometres along the upper Zambezi River, from Angola's border to Victoria Falls in Zambia.
The expedition aimed to raise funds for Village Water, a charity focused on providing clean water and sanitation in Zambia and Mozambique.
Key aspects of the 2011 RowZambezi expedition
Route
The expedition covered 1,000 kilometres of the upper Zambezi, starting from the border of Angola and ending at Victoria Falls. The Team used three sculling boats for the journey
Fundraising
The primary goal was to raise £50,000 for Village Water, an organisation that works to improve access to clean water and sanitation in Zambia and Mozambique
Legacy
RowZambezi has continued to organise expeditions in the Zambezi River Basin, including rowing along Lake Kariba and the Kafue Rive. They also focus on conservation efforts and bringing role models to coach and mentor young people
The Future
In 2025, the RiverRoots charity was created to continue and grow the work of the RowZambezi expeditions
The RiverRoots Fund
Driving conservation.
Ensuring clean water.
In the diverse and vibrant landscapes of Southern Africa, communities face unique challenges that hinder their growth and development. Our charity recognises a critical need to address these challenges.
Donate
Our mission
To ensure the advancement of health by partnering with organisations that are involved in the supply of clean water through borehole provision and improvement and monitoring of water quality especially in rural areas in Southern Africa.
To protect our environment by making donations to organisations involved in improving biodiversity in the Zambezi River riparian areas of Southern Africa namely Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Our impact
We concentrate our efforts where they can make the biggest impact for our waterways and communities
5
Expeditions completed since 2010
$100,000
raised so far to help fund clean water projects
110
wells installed through money raised
Our Focus Areas
Our Focus Areas
Conservation awareness
The natural waterways in Southern Africa are a precious resource that requires active conservation. Our charity seeks to educate and involve the community in environmental stewardship. By providing grants that supports these conservation efforts, we aim to instil a sense of responsibility and care for the environment among participants.
Access to clean water
Access to clean and safe water remains a critical issue in many parts of Southern Africa. Our initiative is committed to providing grants for projects that improve water quality and accessibility.
About The RiverRoots Fund
Our beginnings
In 2011, RowZambezi organised an expedition to row 1,000 kilometres along the upper Zambezi River, from Angola's border to Victoria Falls in Zambia.
The expedition aimed to raise funds for Village Water, a charity focused on providing clean water and sanitation in Zambia and Mozambique.
Key aspects of the 2011 RowZambezi expedition
Route
The expedition covered 1,000 kilometres of the upper Zambezi, starting from the border of Angola and ending at Victoria Falls. The Team used three sculling boats for the journey
Fundraising
The primary goal was to raise £50,000 for Village Water, an organisation that works to improve access to clean water and sanitation in Zambia and Mozambique
Legacy
RowZambezi has continued to organise expeditions in the Zambezi River Basin, including rowing along Lake Kariba and the Kafue Rive. They also focus on conservation efforts and bringing role models to coach and mentor young people
The Future
In 2025, the RiverRoots charity was created to continue and grow the work of the RowZambezi expeditions
The RiverRoots Fund
Driving conservation.
Ensuring clean water.
In the diverse and vibrant landscapes of Southern Africa, communities face unique challenges that hinder their growth and development. Our charity recognises a critical need to address these challenges.
Donate
Our mission
To ensure the advancement of health by partnering with organisations that are involved in the supply of clean water through borehole provision and improvement and monitoring of water quality especially in rural areas in Southern Africa.
To protect our environment by making donations to organisations involved in improving biodiversity in the Zambezi River riparian areas of Southern Africa namely Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Our impact
We concentrate our efforts where they can make the biggest impact for our waterways and communities
5
Expeditions rowed to date
$100,000
raised so far to help fund clean water projects
110
wells installed through money raised
Our Focus Areas
Our Focus Areas
Conservation awareness
The natural waterways in Southern Africa are a precious resource that requires active conservation. Our charity seeks to educate and involve the community in environmental stewardship. By providing grants that supports these conservation efforts, we aim to instil a sense of responsibility and care for the environment among participants.
Access to clean water
Access to clean and safe water remains a critical issue in many parts of Southern Africa. Our initiative is committed to providing grants for projects that improve water quality and accessibility.
About The RiverRoots Fund
Our beginnings
In 2011, RowZambezi organised an expedition to row 1,000 kilometres along the upper Zambezi River, from Angola's border to Victoria Falls in Zambia.
The expedition aimed to raise funds for Village Water, a charity focused on providing clean water and sanitation in Zambia and Mozambique.
Key aspects of the 2011 RowZambezi expedition
Route
The expedition covered 1,000 kilometres of the upper Zambezi, starting from the border of Angola and ending at Victoria Falls. The Team used three sculling boats for the journey
Fundraising
The primary goal was to raise £50,000 for Village Water, an organisation that works to improve access to clean water and sanitation in Zambia and Mozambique
Legacy
RowZambezi has continued to organise expeditions in the Zambezi River Basin, including rowing along Lake Kariba and the Kafue Rive. They also focus on conservation efforts and bringing role models to coach and mentor young people
The Future
In 2025, the RiverRoots charity was created to continue and grow the work of the RowZambezi expeditions