Description On April 10, SAAPRI and SAAJCO hosted a critical conversation on civil rights, immigration policies, and community protections in this new political landscape. Experts and advocates broke down the changes, provided key insights, and shared actionable steps to stay…
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, SAAPRI and the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition (PAVE) are holding our 12th Asian American Action Day at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL! We’re heading to Springfield because policies are passed through stories and our…
On April 10, 2025, SAAPRI hosted its third webinar in the Women’s Health Series focusing on a topic that’s rarely talked about but deeply important: Menopause. Menopause remains widely misunderstood—especially within South Asian communities. We created space for an open,…
On April 5, 2025, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended and served as a speaker and panelist at the Chicago Voter Engagement Forum, hosted by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
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…
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…
SAAPRI is working to better understand the experiences, challenges, and needs of South Asian older adults (65+) in Illinois. By gathering insights directly from the community, we hope to identify key areas where support and resources are needed. The questions…
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…
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…
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.