WHO WE ARE
The South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization established in 2001 with the mission to serve South Asian Americans in the Midwest by using research to formulate equitable and socially responsible policy recommendations.
RECENT NEWS
- Movember: Men’s Mental Health Discussion
- Protect Your Vote: Navigating Election Challenges
- Report – Breaking Barriers: Unpacking Breast Cancer Challenges & Triumphs for South Asian Americans
- 2024 Field Museum Educator Open House
- Speak Up, Step Up (IN-PERSON)
- Speak Up, Step Up: A Youth Discussion on 2024 Election, Candidates and Policies (ONLINE)
- APIAHF VOICES 2024 Conference
UPCOMING EVENT
Movember: Men's Mental Health Discussion (ONLINE)
Sunday, December 1st at 5 PM CST
SAAPRI is proud to continue its tradition by hosting its third annual panel discussion to discuss men’s health. This year’s event will focus on South Asian men’s mental health and the societal challenges that prevent open conversations and effective action. Moderators Karan Gowda and Aakash Ray from SAAPRI will lead an engaging and meaningful discussion with Zaneb Mansha, a South Asian American licensed therapist. Together, they will explore breaking mental health stigmas, navigating cultural barriers, and fostering open, honest conversations.