This report, “Defining American: Decoding ‘Go Back to Where You Came From’” from the South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI) is the first in our ‘Defining American’ series that will disseminate data about South Asians in the United…
Report – Contextualizing the Healthcare-Seeking of South Asian American Women Across Personal and Environmental Factors: A Narrative Literature Review
The report Contextualizing the Healthcare-Seeking of South Asian American Women Across Personal and Environmental Factors: A Narrative Literature Review examines the complex factors shaping how South Asian American women engage with healthcare systems in the United States. Through an analysis…
Report – Aging & Wellness: Assessing the Health Needs of Older South Asian Americans in Illinois
The Aging & Wellness Report highlights key findings from SAAPRI’s statewide needs assessment examining the health, social, and wellness challenges facing South Asian American older adults. Drawing from community surveys and stakeholder interviews, the report explores barriers to healthcare access,…
Report – From Adolescence to Elder Care: A Lifestyle Approach to South Asian Women’s Health
The South Asian Women’s Health Report is a culmination of SAAPRI’s 2024 Women’s Health Webinar Series, a community-centered initiative designed to provide culturally grounded conversations around women’s health, caregiving, relationships, and wellness across different stages of life. Building on SAAPRI’s…
Report – Strengthening Democracy | Closing the Gap: Advancing Language Access in Chicago’s Evolving Electoral Landscape
Following the 2020 census and 2022 redistricting, precincts in Chicago decreased from 2,069 to 1,291 precincts during the 2024 election, resulting in a net 38% reduction in precincts. Our latest report Strengthening Democracy: Closing the Gap – Advancing Language Access…
Chicagoland AANHPI Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Coalition Meeting
On June 20, 2025, SAAPRI and CASL Anti-Hate Action Center reconvened partner organizations for a Chicagoland AANHPI Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Coalition Meeting. It was a space primarily for AANHPI community-serving organizations to provide an overview of current resources…
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination and Legal Protections in a Changing Landscape
Description Join us for a critical conversation on workplace rights in light of recent federal policy shifts. With the Trump administration’s announced rollbacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, it’s more important than ever to understand how these changes…
Intersecting Identities: Confronting Hate Against Queer South Asians
Description On June 12th, 2025, in honor of Pride Month, SAAPRI and SAAJCO hosted an essential conversation bridging our Know Your Rights and Unpacking Hate programs. This session focused on the unique challenges faced by queer South Asians in confronting…
Women’s Health Series Webinar 4: Elderly Care
On May 14, 2025, SAAPRI wrapped up its 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 is deeply rooted in South…
Capstone Poster Symposium at the College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois-Chicago
On May 9th, 2025, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Health Equity Research & Program Specialist Maya Bhowmik attended Capstone Poster Symposium at the College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois-Chicago. Health Equity Research Fellow Tenzin Pema was presenting…