About SASA

The Society for the Advancement of Science in Africa (SASA) is a not-for-profit international association of scientists, academic institutions, research institutions, government agencies, philanthropists and funding agencies dedicated to building an African scientific knowledge base and advancing the frontiers of science in Africa. We serve to advocate, educate, lead and guide advancement of science on the African continent and in turn link such advancement with the wider global scientific knowledge society. SASA is a premier organization in promoting scientific research in Africa for sustainable social and economic development. The following is its guiding framework:

VISION

Advance science to improve health and promote sustainable and inclusive, economic and social development, and ecological welfare.

OUR MISSION

Advancing, disseminating, and applying scientific knowledge for innovation and solving human problems, through collaboration with global partners.

OUR VALUES

Inclusivity and Gender sensitivity in all activities. Especially promoting young women’s advancement in education, and involvement of community women in economic and social improvement projects.
Climate change sensitivity/environmentally sustainability considerations in project design and implementation
Internationalist philosophy, agenda, partnerships, and collaboration. Working with African, and international partners and friends, in project development and implementation.
Awareness of the plight of underserviced and disadvantaged youth. Especially promoting access to educational and economic advancement opportunities of youth in underserviced communities.
Ethical and evidence based application of scientific knowledge for solving human problems.

Objectives

Coordinate and disseminate African scientific research advancements for local and international consumption.
Mobilize resources to cover funding gaps and resource needs necessary for driving the research agenda in Africa.
Convene meetings, trainings, and conferences for knowledge exchange and exposure of African researchers and research.
Maintain a high impact SASA Journal for African Researchers.
Promote and develop scientific research capacity, projects, and initiatives in the fields of agriculture and fisheries, economic development, STEM education, energy and environment, health, and technology.
Facilitate networking, collaborations, and coordination among African researchers in the continent and abroad.
Spearhead resourcing of research and collaboration of science in Africa.
Build collaborations between African researchers, research institutions, academic institutions, international societies, and African government agencies/ policy institutions.
Lead in advocating, educating, and guiding the advancement of science on the African continent and link such advancements with the wider global scientific knowledge society.
Conduct knowledge translation to move science research to products for improving social and economic conditions of African people

Key Working Principles

Being an agent of change
Forging partnerships
Championing research centered innovation
Promoting science-based research
Encouraging evidence-based approaches

Key Components Of Sasa’s Strategy For 2023- 2028

1. Focus on women, girls and vulnerable youth in project development, partnerships, and implementation.
2. Advancing knowledge and innovation activities to influence knowledge production, dissemination, and application.
3. Developing research capacity among young and early career scholars to produce the next generation of scientists and researchers.
4. Providing evidence that inform government policies, pan African synergies, service improvement.

Project Matrices

1. Human Matrix
– women, girls and vulnerable youth,
– young and early career scholars
– High School students
– local community
– mid career and senior scholars
2. Focus Area Matrix
– Education all areas,
– Knowledge creation, dissemination, and application.
– Global health
– Sustainable environment
– Research
– High School Science, research, and competitive Fairs
3. Operational Matrix
– SASA- international partner- local partner/community
– SASA – Academic institution – local partner/community
– SASA- Overseas Academic partner- local academic partner-local partner community

Project Human Targets, Focus Areas And Specific Current Projects In Implementation Or Development Stage.

1. Target/Focus: women, girls / education,
– Blended Learning Solution to Advance Gender Equality in Education in Uganda. (SASA/Kabale University collaboration.
2 Target/Focus: Local women community / Climate/Sustainable environment.
– Women leadership and participation in climate action
3. Target/Focus: Young and Early Career Scholars / Online mentoring
– Online Mentee/Mentor matching program
4. Target/Focus: Underseviced High School Youth / High School Science
– SASA-Ontario High School educational enhancement for underserviced youth.
5. Target/Focus: Mid career and senior scholars / Knowledge creation, dissemination, and application.
– SASA attendance and presentation at ISC Paris mid-Year members meeting.
6. Target Focus: Karamoja region(U) Mothers, Infants, and toddlers / Global health.
– Combating widespread infant and toddler malnutrition in Karamoja.