Established in 1941, the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) promotes the study of human behavior and the application of this knowledge to real-world challenges. Today, the Society has grown to over 2,000 members and supports two major journals, Human Organization and Practicing Anthropology, along with a Monograph Series and occasional special publications. SfAA is recognized as the leading international organization in its field.

What makes SfAA unique is its broad and inclusive membership. Our members come from diverse professions—academia, business, law, health care, public service, government, and more—and represent a range of disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, economics, business, planning, medicine, law, and other social and behavioral sciences. Despite their varied backgrounds, all members share a common mission: to improve the quality of life through their work and contributions.