On Wednesday, May 14th at 7 PM CST, SAAPRI is wrapping up our Women’s Health Series with a conversation on Elderly Care. As South Asian communities age, caregiving for elderly family members is becoming more critical—and more complex. While caregiving…
2025 Asian American Action Day!
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, SAAPRI and the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition (PAVE) are holding our 12th Asian American Action Day at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL! We’re heading to Springfield because policies are passed through stories and our…
Women’s Health Series Webinar 3: Menopause
On April 10, 2025, SAAPRI hosted its third webinar in the Women’s Health Series focusing on a topic that’s rarely talked about but deeply important: Menopause. Menopause remains widely misunderstood—especially within South Asian communities. We created space for an open,…
Navigating the Early Days of the Trump Presidency 2.0
Description On April 10, SAAPRI and SAAJCO hosted a critical conversation on civil rights, immigration policies, and community protections in this new political landscape. Experts and advocates broke down the changes, provided key insights, and shared actionable steps to stay…
Chicago Voter Engagement Forum
On April 5, 2025, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended and served as a speaker and panelist at the Chicago Voter Engagement Forum, hosted by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
Change InSight’s Data Equity Summit
On March 7th, 2025, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended CASL‘s first Change InSight‘s Data Equity Summit. For decades, SAAPRI has been committed to community-based research and advocacy, ensuring that data serves as a tool for empowerment rather than exclusion. When…
Indian Roundtable Healthcare Panel Discussion
Executive Director Shobhana Verma was invited to Indian Roundtable’s healthcare panel discussion on the State of Health for South Asians. It was a great opportunity to learn about the MASALA Study findings, where Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Nammi Kandula also highlighted…
Needs Assessment Survey for South Asian American Older Adults in Illinois
SAAPRI is working to better understand the experiences, challenges, and needs of South Asian older adults (65+) in Illinois. By gathering insights directly from the community, we hope to identify key areas where support and resources are needed. The questions…
Women’s Health Series Webinar 2: Cardiometabolic Health
On February 6, 2025, SAAPRI hosted our second webinar in the Women’s Health Series focusing on cardiometabolic health specifically tailored for women, which encompasses maintaining a healthy heart, managing and preventing diabetes, and addressing metabolic diseases. Cardiometabolic diseases are a…
Exploring Neurodivergence: Autism, ADHD, and OCD in the South Asian Context
On January 29th, 2025, SAAPRI and UIC’s AIPhA – Association of Indian Pharmacists in America hosted an interactive webinar designed to provide an educational overview of Autism, ADHD, and OCD, emphasizing personal storytelling from multiple angles, including societal, cultural, and…