Vision & Mission

South Asian Health Project (SAH Project) views healthy life and access to medical care as a right and as an issue of social justice. As an emerging community-based health initiative, SAH Project vision includes all individuals of South Asian origin are provided equal opportunity to be healthy in mind and body as well as to a high quality of daily living.

Mission

SAH Project aims to achieve health equity for individuals of South Asian origin through individual and community empowerment.

This mission recognizes that health does not occur in a void; multiple factors impact health outcomes. Efforts to improve health and reduce disparities among minority groups require education and advocacy through empowerment at several levels-individual, family, community, and systemic.

Goals

To help further this mission, SAH Project programs and initiatives are designed to meet the following goals:

facilitate and improve access to and advocate for culturally-appropriate health and human services for South Asians
initiate and support research that addresses health disparities for South Asians
promote health and raise awareness on health issues facing South Asians through community education
support health and human service programs and research initiatives through technical assistance
create leadership and professional development opportunities for individuals committed to the health and well-being of South Asians
shape policies through demonstrating needs and integrating voices from South Asian American communities, health care professionals and social change advocates
shift dialogue away from disease and treatment to healthy lifestyles and prevention; similarly, shift focus away from community needs and deficits to highlighting existing resources and assets

SAH Project vision, mission, and goals are underscored by a commitment to our guiding principles.