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…
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…
Report – Breaking Barriers: Unpacking Breast Cancer Challenges & Triumphs for South Asian Americans
Request Access for Full Report 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 extensive research…
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…
2024 South Asian American Community Health and Access Survey
This summer, SAAPRI is conducting its annual Community Health and Access survey. Your responses will help support our research to be able to make recommendations to improve South Asian American health outcomes and address the need for data to help…
Devon Surveys
SAAPRI and Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam are conducting two surveys that focus on understanding the needs of the Devon community and its visitors. Your input from the survey will help make planning and infrastructure decisions to improve visitor experience…
Report – Strengthening Democracy: Addressing and Overcoming Language Inequity in Elections
Request Access for Full Report Our latest report analyzes is based on Census data, American Community Survey data, and SAAPRI’s own advocacy and poll watching efforts. This is the third report we launched at our June “State of South Asian…
Report – South Asian Americans in Illinois: Making Data Count (2024)
Request Access for Full Report Our latest report analyzes key data from the 2020 U.S. Census, highlighting the diversity and growing impact of the South Asian American community. This is the second report we launched at our June “State of…