The Kalahari Peoples Fund was founded in 1973 by members of the Harvard Kalahari Research Group, and has held 501 (c)(3) status since 1978.  For almost 40 years our organization has been composed of volunteer professional anthropologists, development workers, linguists, educators and other experts; who have worked closely with these peoples and are familiar with their contemporary situations.  Our volunteers respond to requests by the San, Nama, Tyua and other indigenous Kalahari communities to advocate, advise, research and fundraising for emerging situations and much needed community projects.

Our organization provides responsible information and research on the Kalahari peoples for lawyers, students, volunteers and eco-travelers interested in Southern Africa.  We also give talks and workshops at many national and international venues to inform academia and the public about the current state of the Kalahari peoples.