As of January 2007, the South Asian Health Project (SAH Project) is pleased to launch a searchable database online for easy access and up-to-date information on a number of organizations and programs dedicated to improving quality of life for South Asians in the United States. The Community Resource Directory for South Asians—Health & Human Services (CRD) provides an opportunity learn more about them.
In 2004, SAH Project embarked on an initiative to highlight existing community assets, resources and services that are currently available for building strong and healthy South Asian communities. The original versions of the directory continue to be available through the website in pdf format and can be downloaded. Hardcopies can also be ordered. CRD-New York was released in hard copy June 2005 and CRD-New Jersey was released March 2006.
As a first step, CRD facilitates access to existing culturally- and linguistically-appropriate services. Additionally, individuals and groups involved in service delivery, organizing, or advocacy can identify potential partners and learn about available information and services. This will then allow us to identify opportunities on how best to complement the work that is already underway. Finally, CRD is conceived as a tool for all of us looking to better our lives or the life of someone we know, whether it is by learning English, volunteering, or finding support through difficult times.
CRD has been made possible with generous support from volunteers, staff, partners, and the participating agencies that work tirelessly to promote the health and well-being of South Asians in New York and New Jersey. Partial funding for CRD releases was provided by Office of Minority Health—Department Health & Human Services, Aetna Inc., Office of Multicultural Affairs—University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey.
Generous support for on-line searchable database has been provided by New York City Communities of Color HIV/AIDS Coalition (NYCCOCHAC), Office of Minority & Multicultural Health-NJ, individual donations, and in-kind contributions.
Special thanks to Indu Bulbul Sanwal, Jeanne Eng, and other volunteers and interns for their long time support and hard work.