SAIH (Studentenes og Akademikernes Internasjonale Hjelpefond) er studenter og akademikere i Norges solidaritets- og bistandsorganisasjon.
SAIH jobber med utdanningsbistand, informasjon og politisk påvirkning. SAIH is the Norwegian Students’ and Academics' International Assistance Fund. SAIH works for liberation through cooperating with partners in the South for education and training projects, and through information and advocacy work in Norway. Our vision is that all young people will have access to quality education, because quali
ty education based on local context and local needs will inform, raise awareness, develop and liberate individuals, groups and societies, and provide tools to critical and independent thinking. Hence our motto is “Education for Liberation”! Here in Ås we mostly have fun events aimed to engage and inform students and academics and we also form a very nice friend group!
17/03/2026
✨🌿 Meet Our New Board Members! 🌿✨
We’re excited to introduce the new board of SAIH Ås 🎉
This is a team of dedicated activists committed to advancing education as a tool for liberation. They believe that education should be accessible, inclusive, and transformative for all. 🌍
Their passion, creativity, and dedication brings a strong, inclusive, and impactful community to our local chapter in Ås. 💪
Together, they will continue the work of challenging inequalities, amplifying voices, and building spaces where knowledge empowers communities.
Education is not a privilege. It is a right.
And through it, we create pathways to liberation.
Show your support and welcome them in the comments! 💛
09/03/2026
🌿✨ Mental Health Monday 🤍
🤍 Thank You for Joining Us! ✨🌿
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our "Mental Health Monday" event, organized in collaboration between and .aas.
Your presence, openness, and creativity helped create a meaningful and supportive space for everyone involved. 💛
Today we could explore together the power of artivism "where art meets activism" as a way to express emotions, share stories, advocate for change and most importantly heal your mind and soul. Art can be a powerful tool not only for raising awareness but also for nurturing our mental well-being and supporting collective healing. 🎨
Spaces like this remind us that caring for our mental health is essential, especially while engaging in activism and community work. Together, we can continue building communities that value empathy, expression, and support.
Thank you again for being part of this journey with us. We look forward to creating more spaces for connection and care. 🌱
05/03/2026
✊🏽💜 Join the International Women’s Day March! 💜✊🏽
This March 8, we take to the streets to celebrate the achievements of women and continue the fight for equality, justice, and dignity for all.
International Women’s Day is a moment to stand together, raise our voices, and demand a world free from discrimination, violence, and inequality.
Bring your friends, your energy, and your posters. Let’s make our voices heard!
Together we march for rights, representation, and a future where everyone can thrive.
See you at the march! ✨
StandTogether
02/03/2026
✨🎨 Poster Workshop for International Women’s Day 🎨✨
In celebration of International Women’s Day, SAIH Ås is proud to collaborate with Spire Ås to host a creative Poster Workshop! 💜
This workshop is a space to:
🌸 Express your voice
🎨 Turn ideas into powerful visuals
💬 Celebrate women’s achievements and resilience
🤝 Connect with like-minded changemakers
Let’s come together to create posters that inspire equality, empowerment, and action. Your art. Your message. Your impact.
📅 Date: March 5
📍 Venue: Hjerterommet
🕒 Time: 16:30
CreativeForChange
27/02/2026
Today has been an amazing day because of these amazing people.
We could learn the basic political dynamics of Norway and how the parliament works within a few hours and it was so insightful.
Hope you all enjoyed our guided tour to the parliament.
Looking forward to seeing you all in future events of SAIH.
Keep in touch with us! Follow us on Instagram!
23/02/2026
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to hold our annual meeting digitally.
Hope to see you all. The link is also available on our bio.
Join our local chapter, Join the journey to Academic Freedom 💫
Available Positions for you to take part
Co-presidents
Secretary
Event Manager
Social Media Manager
Board Members
28/01/2026
On 27th of February, we are going to the tour to Stortinget (Norwegian Parliament). This is a great opportunity to learn the Norwegian Parliament system and the history of it.
This is a collaboration activity with other SAIH local chapters from Bislet, Blindern and Drammen. How it'd be nice to hang out with students from diverse universities.
Most importantly, transportation fees will be covered by us.
So, what's the point of waiting? Let's register asap before the spots run out.
Vær den første som vet og la oss sende deg en e-post når SAIH-Ås legger inn nyheter og kampanjer. Din e-postadresse vil ikke bli brukt til noe annet formål, og du kan når som helst melde deg av.
SAIH is the solidarity organization of students and academics in Norway. SAIH’s motto is “education for liberation.” We believe that education is the most effective weapon for creating change. Through higher education and training, young people are given the tools for critical and independent thinking, so that they can participate in public debate and help create a more just and inclusive society.
In several countries, new knowledge and science is seen as a threat by the authorities. Students and academics risk being threatened to death when engaging politically. SAIH works to promote the right to academic freedom. Everyone should have the right to raise his or her voice against injustice; nobody should be threatened to silence.
Our Values
SAIH is a politically independent organization. Solidarity, equality and non-discrimination are important values that form the basis for SAIH’s work. For us, solidarity means standing together. We are not doing charity; we collaborate with equal partners and work together towards one shared goal.
How We Work
Ever since SAIH was established in 1961, Norwegian students have supported SAIH’s work through the SAIH tenners. Today, SAIH supports 30 organizations in seven countries in Latin America, Southern Africa and Asia. In addition to long-term development work, we are doing advocacy work in Norway and internationally, in order to improve the conditions for education and development globally.
Read more about our work.
SAIH-Ås Local Chapter
SAIH-Ås is a microcosm of SAIH Central. Our aim is to represent SAIH Central and extend its work locally through engagements on NMBU campus and in Ås, engagements that are rooted in SAIH’s values and aims.
We are a small group of NMBU students who share SAIH’s aspirations. in contact with like-minded academics. While we work against injustice and discrimination and aim for change, we do it with hope and fun. We are always on the lookout for students and academics who share our values, aims, and approach.
