As part of our ongoing commitment to protecting and expanding the rights of limited English proficient (LEP) populations, SAAPRI was proud to participate in recent efforts to advance language justice across Cook County. On March 11th, 2025, Executive Director Shobhana…
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…
Press Release: Engaged Communities Series
SAAPRI and SAAJCO Launch Engaged Communities Series to Spotlight Civil Rights and Community Action March 3, 2025 – At a time when civil rights and community engagement are more critical than ever, the South Asian American Policy and Research Institute…
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…
Black History Month Celebration
On January 28th, 2025, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Black History Month Celebration, hosted by Cook County.
Vasilopita Celebration: Honoring the Chicago Consular Corps
On January 28th, 2025, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma was invited to the Vasilopita Celebration, honoring the Chicago Consular Corps.
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…