With its activities, Sakala intends to improve Estonia’s self-governance, preserve and advance its culture, and support the realization of the ideas of democracy.

Sakala's convent house at Veski 69 is one of the architectural masterpieces in Tartu, planned by renowned Finnish national architects Armas Lindgren and Wivi Lönn and completed in 1911.

The high ceilings, prominent hall, and plenty of space make it ideal for a student corporation.

Its principles are natio, democratia and fraternitas, represented by the colors blue, violet, and white.

Its main principles are national loyalty, patriotism, promoting education, healthy living, and physical recreation.