SAPHA Mission Statement

Welcome!

SAPHA is the South Asian Public Health Association.

Mission Statement
The mission of the South Asian Public Health Association is to:

Purpose
SAPHA seeks to

Provide a forum for mentorship, dialogue and resource-sharing among public health professionals working with South Asian communities
Advance the leadership, networking and professional development of South Asian public health professionals
Raise awareness of health risks and encourage healthy behavior among South Asians
Increase awareness of the value of culturally-appropriate services for South Asians in the United States
Encourage and support research and academic communities interested in South Asian health issues

General Definition: Emigrants and second generation from

· India

· Bhutan

· Bangladesh

· Maldives

· Nepal

· Pakistan

· Sri Lanka

· Caribbean

History

Established in 1999
Began with 10 members in Baltimore/Washington D.C.
Began after determining there was no areana for South Asian Public Health professionals and those interested in South Asian health issues to network and share information

Membership