South Asia Research Institute for Policy and Development, SARID, is a non-profit, Tax Exempt 501c3, corporation in USA [EIN: 55-0829216], dedicated to promoting sustainable, environmentally sound and humane economic development strategies, and providing technology & building strategies for affordable, owner driven, sustainable shelter for people in South Asia and developing countries.

SARID's Mission

SARID, through research, training and small to intermediate scale projects, aims to:

Provide technology and building strategies for affordable, owner driven, sustainable shelter for people living in developing countries
Identify, promote and support appropriate, environmentally sound, humane economic development strategies for South Asia through research, training and small- to intermediate-scale projects
Identify technologies and processes, so as to increase the use of indigenous resources and generate internal economies
Encourage inter-regional cooperation, respect and peace in the region by exchanging views, knowledge and ideas by means of articles, papers, seminars and interfaith dialogue

To achieve these goals, SARID collaborates at the local, national and international level with government agencies, corporations, humanitarian organizations and individuals, who contribute to our efforts by sharing resources, expertise, and donating time, funds and goods.

SARID's Board of Advisors

Javed Sultan, Executive Director
Salma Shakir
Shoib Ahmed, Director
Dr. Akbar Ahmed
Farida Mazhar
Uzma Shakir
Ejaz Chaudhry
Dr. Rooshey Hasnain
Iqbal Javed
Dr. Sajed Kamal
Samira Madani
Dr. Jaspal Singh Man
Dr. John McDonald
Dr. Nicola Moscufo
Mahjabeen Quadri
Salman Shakir