This policy update highlights recent developments in voting rights and election administration in Illinois, including proposed reforms to judicial elections, vote-by-mail accessibility, and ongoing efforts to strengthen state-level voting rights protections. As federal voting rights safeguards continue to evolve, these…
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…
Democracy & Civic Action Policy Update: | March 2026
This policy update highlights key developments related to election administration and voting access, with a focus on recent changes to vote-by-mail processes and ongoing efforts to expand language access in elections. The update below outlines federal and state policy shifts,…
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…
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…
WBEZ Chicago: Looking back at the ‘Memories and Milestones’ of South Asians in Illinois
On May 7th, 2025, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Education Consultant Julie Thomas Achettu were invited to WBEZ Chicago’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons. They were able to share our communities’ stories – our history, contributions, and the challenges we’ve…