CSAS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the State of Illinois. CSAS aims to provide a forum for South Asian activists, academicians, journalists and students that are seeking to publish literature on South Asia, share ideas and resources on various issues concerning the region and engage people and organizations working in different sectors.
The organization aims to train and enhance skills of local activists, academicians, journalists and students from minority and marginalized communities. It also aims to run programs and projects that will educate, empower and amplify the diverse voices and improve quality of journalism produced by minority run newsrooms in the region.