On January 28th, 2025, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma was invited to the Vasilopita Celebration, honoring the Chicago Consular Corps.
2024 Impact Report
We’re proud to share SAAPRI’s 2024 Impact Report, showcasing the groundbreaking work we’ve accomplished this year to empower the South Asian American community. We would also like to share a special message from our Executive Director Shobhana Verma.
Movember: Men’s Mental Health Discussion
On Sunday, December 1st at 5 PM CST on Instagram Live, SAAPRI is proud to have continued its tradition by hosting its third annual panel discussion to discuss men’s health. Movember is an annual campaign each November where individuals grow…
Protect Your Vote: Navigating Election Challenges
On November 1st, 2024, SAAPRI presented the last event in our GOTV Event Series: “Protect Your Vote: Navigating Election Challenges,” co-hosted by The North American South Asian Law Students Association (NASALSA) and South Asian Legal Defense Fund (SALDF). With the 2024 Presidential Election around…
Report – Breaking Barriers: Unpacking Breast Cancer Challenges & Triumphs for South Asian Americans
To read the full report, click below: Our latest report is the culmination of a year-long campaign dedicated to uncovering the unique experiences, challenges, and barriers that South Asian American women face in breast cancer awareness, screening, and care. From…
2024 Field Museum Educator Open House
On October 17th, 2024, SAAPRI partnered with the Field Museum to bring its Oral History exhibit to help Pre-K-12 educators explore effective strategies for teaching Asian American history and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Since the enactment of the TEAACH…
Speak Up, Step Up (IN-PERSON)
On October 16th, 2024 at UIC’s Asian American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC), SAAPRI hosted an in-person, non-partisan discussion on election insights, candidate policy, and key voting deadlines. We discussed the latest news and key aspects of the upcoming election,…
Speak Up, Step Up: A Youth Discussion on 2024 Election, Candidates and Policies (ONLINE)
On October 5th, 2024, SAAPRI hosted an engaging online event tailored for youth. We discussed the latest news and key aspects of the upcoming election, including voting methods, candidate positions, and the issues that matter most to South Asian Americans.…
APIAHF VOICES 2024 Conference
From October 1st-2nd, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) VOICES 2024 Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference brought together healthcare leaders, key stakeholders, and advocates to explore and discuss health…
White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) Policy Summit
On September 24th, 2024, Executive Director Shobhana Verma met alongside policy experts and community leaders from across the country at the WHIAANHPI’s 2024 Policy Summit. She was able to hear from organizations such as Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC,…