• ·         Promotion and strengthening of a transparent and accountable voluntary sector
• ·         Strengthening of Local Self Governance Institutions
• ·         Management consultancy services
• ·         Advance management training and Human resource Management
• ·         Participatory Research and Project evaluation
• ·         Production and publication of IEC materials
• ·         Public advocacy and Policy lobbying
• ·         Collection, collation and dissemination of Information
• ·         Promotion and strengthening of Federations and Networks
• ·         Promoting peace and social cohesion
• ·         Promoting/strengthening micro enterprises
• ·         Scaling up of Disaster management and disaster preparedness initiatives.

The General Body of the Organisation consists of nine members representing voluntary sector, academia and consultants.  The management of the organisation is vested with a five member Executive Council.  The day to day affairs are carried on by the Director with the support of a professional team and support staff under the supervision and monitoring of the Executive Council.  In addition to the Head Office, Sahayi has a Tsunami Project Office in Kollam District and a north zone office in Kasargod .