SASI supports the revival of the cultural identity and heritage of the San people of South Africa and promotes the socio-economic development of the San communities. SASI works mainly in the Northern Cape with the approximately 7,500 members of the ‡Khomani, !Xun and Khwe Communities.
SASI's Programmes
The Legal Support programme supports community structures to secure long term benefits, resulting from negotiations with government and other parties, including the successful land claims acquisition and benefit sharing agreements.
Our Leadership Empowerment and Capacity Building programme serves representative leaders and youth members from a variety of community structures.
Through our Health and Social Care Project the Community Health Care Centre in the Kalahari support community health, generates funds through the sale of herbal medicines and works in co-operation with traditional health care.
A programme on Cultural Resource Management (CRM) and the management of intangible heritage. This also includes Training of trackers & field guides for eco-tourism projects, training of crafts persons and other livelihood support such as cultural tourism.
Listing Details
Classification Criteria
Not For Profit
Primary Country Where Active:
South Africa
Secondary Country/ Countries Where Active:
Botswana
Location (Town, City, District or Region)
Kimberley
Postal Address (Main Contact)
Meryl-Joy SchippersP.O.Box 366, Kimberley 8300, South Africa