Who We Are & What We Do
About Us
SASA UMD is a student organization at the University of Maryland, College Park that represents and champions the voices of South Asian students on campus. SASA aims to act as an intercultural connector for South Asian organizations at UMD and addresses the complexities of intersectional identities. The organization was founded in January 2020 by two UMD students who were unable to find the South Asian community they were looking for, so they decided to create their own! Since then, SASA has grown from a team of two to an organization with over 200 general body members.
Mission
SASA aims to:
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Represent and advocate for the interests of the South Asian community on campus
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Promote cultural understanding and foster a sense of community among students of South Asian descent as well as other affinity groups (ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, castes, etc.)
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Create a space for cross cultural relationships and open dialogue in order to strengthen diverse networks and perspectives across campus.
Our Values
Justice
SASA strives to proactively seek justice for the deep rooted social issues that affect our communities
Empathy and Integrity
SASA aims to understand and showcase diverse perspectives with dignity
Community and Inclusivity
SASA seeks to foster a sense of community by celebrating our intersectional identities and collective brownness