SAIST (South Asian Institute of Social Transformation) is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their primary goal is to generate and disseminate scientific knowledge for social transformation. They aim to achieve this by promoting a united platform for South Asian youth, facilitating regional research cooperation, and developing research capacity among young social scientists in South Asia.

SAIST offers a wide range of products and services to support their mission. They patronize social sciences and humanities research, provide research collaboration opportunities, and organize seminars, workshops, and symposiums. They also offer various education and training programs, including diploma courses and academic writing fellowships.

SAIST focuses on research areas such as environment and climate change, health data science, human rights, and social justice. Furthermore, SAIST provides networking and advocacy opportunities through their conferences and membership programs. They specialize in research data processing, qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as manuscript editing and hands-on analytical software training.

Overall, SAIST is dedicated to driving positive change in South Asia through research, knowledge dissemination, and collaborative efforts