SAGE Net is an umbrella organisation of various South African and German individuals and organisations (non-profit-organisations, associations, educational institutions, authorities, registered societies and companies) who facilitate and support non-profit and sustainable development in both countries.

We engage in exchange programmes for youth and professionals that take place in both countries. We create stable and flexible partnerships within a coordinated network. SAGE Net provides a platform where South African partners can meet, pool resources and share experiences. In this sense, we make use of synergetic effects that arise when people of different organisations co-operate in a constructive way. We can thus achieve results, which would not have been reached as a single organisation.

SAGE Net offers a framework for the development of direct contacts for the civil societies – contacts that can lead to goal-oriented and successful projects. SAGE Net is committed to creating active participation, collaboration and communication amongst its members through
- Co-operation (short-term or long-term projects)
- Providing support for our member organizations
- Direct contact to international partners
- A common lobby for interaction and exchange
- Regular conferences and meetings
- Access points for interaction with Germany / South Africa

Finally, we provide the potential to strengthen the network’s power with new engaged members.