On October 5th, 2024, SAAPRI hosted an engaging online event tailored for youth. We discussed the latest news and key aspects of the upcoming election, including voting methods, candidate positions, and the issues that matter most to South Asian Americans.…
From October 1st-2nd, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) VOICES 2024 Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference brought together healthcare leaders, key stakeholders, and advocates to explore and discuss health…
On September 24th, 2024, Executive Director Shobhana Verma met alongside policy experts and community leaders from across the country at the WHIAANHPI’s 2024 Policy Summit. She was able to hear from organizations such as Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC,…
On October 5th starting at 10:30 AM CST at the Athenaeum Center, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma will be a part of the Chicago Kasam’s 1st Annual South Asian Festival Showcase. The showcase will feature Chicago based participants across social…
On Wednesday, August 21st at 7 PM CST, SAAPRI explored key topics on building healthy relationships, understanding contraception options, and practicing safe sex. This event is a part of the Women’s Health Series, an educational initiative dedicated to exploring and…
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…
On August 15th, 2024, Executive Director Shobhana Verma was invited to the Consulate General of India-Chicago‘s celebration of the 78th Independence Day at the Consulate premises.
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…
On August 7th, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Induction, Investiture, and Installation Ceremony of the Honorable Judge Sunil R. Harjani, who became the second South Asian American federal judge on the United States District Court for the…
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…