WIMSA
Mission Statement

WIMSA is a San-owned organisation with the following mission:

l To assist the San in gaining political recognition at all levels.

l To assist the San in gaining better access to resources in the following areas:

Finances
To facilitate the process of obtaining financial assistance from appropriate institutions and to provide advice for the utilisation of such funds.

Human Resources acquisition
To assist in achieving a high standard of education and relevant training, thereby building the capacity in its member organisations.

Natural Resources access
To assist in the securing of access to natural resources, such as land and water, and to advise on their proper utilisation and management.

l To raise human rights awareness amongst the San communities and to provide legal assistance where requested.

l To support the San communities in becoming self-sustainable by participating in appropriate development.

l To network and serve as a resource information centre for San organisations, indigenous people's organisations and other support organisations at local, national, regional and international level.

l To support the San in regaining their identity and pride in their cultures, thereby improving their self-esteem.

l To form a Regional San Council that will be fully representative of the San in southern Africa.

l To support the San communities in fighting for recognition of their own traditional leadership structures.

l To raise and manage funds for the purpose of carrying out WIMSA's objectives as set out in this statement and the WIMSA constitution.

l To remain committed to democratic principles, both in WIMSA's members and within its own structures.

Prepared at the Board of Trustees meeting, Penduka, Windhoek, 12-16 May 1997.