MORE THAN A FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL
Sun Waves is a development engine for Casamance. Education, sustainability, crafts, responsible tourism — we are building the Africa of tomorrow.
Foundation · Education · Sustainability · Local Impact
Culture as a lever for development
Sun Waves Festival is not just a music event. It is a social project. Every ticket sold funds education programs, supports local artisans and contributes to preserving Casamance's environment.
We believe African culture is the continent's greatest wealth. Our mission: to showcase it, share it with the world, and make local communities benefit from it.
“We don't hold a festival in Casamance. We make Casamance with a festival.”
— Sun Waves Festival Founders
Our concrete actions
Initiatives that transform Casamance
Sun Waves Academy
Éducation musicale & tech
Programme de formation gratuit pour les jeunes de Casamance. Musique, production, DJ, mais aussi coding, design et entrepreneuriat digital. 1 200 jeunes formés depuis 2023.
Sustainable Development Goals
Sun Waves Festival aligns with the UN SDGs
Voices of Casamance
Those who experience the impact every day
“Avant le festival, je vendais mes tissus au marché local. Maintenant j'exporte dans 12 pays. Sun Waves a changé ma vie.”
“J'ai appris la production musicale à l'Academy. Aujourd'hui je produis pour des artistes internationaux depuis Ziguinchor.”
“Le festival a mis Cap Skirring sur la carte mondiale. Mes revenus ont triplé et je fais découvrir ma culture à des visiteurs du monde entier.”
Institutional Partners
Together for lasting impact in Casamance
Become an impact partner
Companies, foundations, institutions — join the Sun Waves movement for lasting impact in Casamance and West Africa.