SAOSO

Founded in 2009, SAOSO is a non-profit network based in Rivonia, South Africa working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, poverty & hunger.

SAOSO, the South African Organic Sector Organisation, is a non-profit organisation that unites and grows the organic agriculture sector in South Africa. It works on training and skills development, research, standards, advocacy and policy, market access and networking, and promotes organic and agroecological farming as a route to healthier food, resilient ecosystems and food security. It is a member of IFOAM Organics International and is guided by the principles of health, fairness, ecology and care. Its work includes the Participatory Guarantee System South Africa (PGS SA), which operates as a division within the organisation. SAOSO was founded in 2009 and operates across South Africa.