Our Mission
To expose specifics about racially biased discrimination and hate crimes which target individuals, but are aimed at intimidating groups of people. These crimes are systemic within the society of post democratic South Africa.
We aim to raise an alarm about the potential genocide which according to Genocide Watch is already in stage 6 of 8. We invite activists who are convinced that there is indeed an ongoing segregation problem in South Africa, that could have global implications, to collaborate and share strategies to combat the spread of hatred.
We compile case studies of real life interventions on the ground in South Africa and catalog lessons learned so that our approach is multi-faceted and always reforming to the dynamic needs of the situation.
What Can I Do?
- Become knowledgeable about the history and the social and political science in this fascinating and diverse land so that you can spread the truth about what is really happening in this social experiment of the rainbow nation.
- Call your congressmen or women and apply pressure on them to find out what the USA policy is on South Africa. This kind of grass roots pressure was, as you remember, very effective in placing sanctions on the White South African government of the 80’s and 90’s.
- Communicate with others on the various articles exploring different aspects of the problem and brainstorm on approaches which may or may not work.
- Consider Becoming a Sponsor for Asylym by going to King Resettlement Program in Resources Section.
- Plan to visit South Africa and round out your academic knowledge with real life experiences. South Africa is truly at the crossroads of the social experiment of our age and has an extremely interesting history, dynamic and diverse people and architecture and beautiful scenery.
Contact Your Legislators
Your voice can be heard by those with the power to change policy … if you go about it properly. Writing letters has been the most common way to make your views known — but if you live in the U.S., it may no longer be the most effective method. Take a look at this article to find out what works best.
If you don’t know who represents you in Congress, the USA.gov and Common Cause web sites both have simple forms that will tell you. Almost all other countries maintain similar online contact information tools.
Whether you write a letter or place a call to your elected representatives, the most important thing is simply that you do it now.
We do not plan on being another website which asks for more of your hard earned money. But if you feel compelled to contribute financially to support a cause, we will be happy to offer leads to convenient, honest and reputable organizations accepting donations.
Twenty three years after South Africa became a democratic country and the darling of the media because of the relatively peaceful transition of power from predominantly colonial ruling class to a democratically elected government with a constitution written for the people, many are unaware that it is a deeply segregated country.
The rainbow nation ideal has not been attained and some argue it has real challenges ahead if it is to salvage the dream.