The SALS Foundation, formerly known as SALSLEP, was established in 1979 by concerned American lawyers. The primary purpose was to support and raise funds for the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) in South Africa in its efforts to fight against apartheid and to fight for human rights, the principles of democracy and the rule of law, and justice and equality for the poor and disadvantaged. The organization was also concerned with the rule of law and the institutions that work to advance the rule of law in Southern Africa.
In post-apartheid South Africa, the SALS Foundation continues to support and raise funds for the LRC in its critical role in the transformation of South Africa. The LRC has led some of the most important cases in the country including the Richtersveld land claims case and matters relating to access to HIV antiretroviral drugs. The LRC also actively comments on impending Parliamentary legislation that impacts constitutional rights and other rights of the poor and disadvantaged. In addition to the LRC, SALS Foundation supports, in an advisory role, the Legal Resources Foundation in Zimbabwe and the Legal Assistance Centre in Namibia.
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