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South Asia shares a combination of issues that has accompanied development in the region. Despite being prosperous in natural and human resources the region has been home to the two thirds of the world’s poor people. There have been several efforts
from individuals, civil societies at the national and regional levels, without any significant result to address the barriers of Sustainable development. In the absence of people’s participation in regional initiatives such as SAARC, there have been inadequate considerations to pro poor people by the governments. This provides us with no alternative but to raise people’s voices and envision ‘people as a leader’ to make
poverty as a history.

SAP International is working towards building solidarity among civil society organizations to address common development issue affecting the lives of poor and marginalized people in South Asia. Since 2000 A.D, SAPInternational, with SAP Nationals and member organizations, has been sensitizing the concerns of these issues and raising voices of the voiceless people through South Asian Peoples Summit. The forum has been constantly exerting its efforts by activating civil society organizations that range from human rights, developmental, farmers, fisher folks, labor unions, women activists and academicians. Through enhanced linkages and dialogues among civil society groups, networks, coalitions and social movements, the Peoples Summit envisions influencing the policies of governments and SAARC in the South Asian region.

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