Who We Are
South Asian HER (SAHER) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization bridging the gap between science and the lived experiences of South Asian women.
Our team of physicians and public health experts are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of South Asian women in midlife. We deliver culturally-informed health education programs, cultivate supportive communities, and empower women to make informed health decisions and advocate for their care.
Our Mission
South Asian HER improves the mental and physical health of South Asian women through a unique approach the enables earlier prevention and better health outcomes.
Our Approach
Culturally and Biologically Informed Education & Guidelines
We develop health education and guidelines tailored specifically to South Asian women, grounded in both cultural context and biological risk factors.
Stigma Disruption & Narrative Change
Mental health stigma and silence around women's health harms outcomes. We work to shift attitudes, beliefs and behaviors by elevating lived experiences, engaging community conversations, normalizing help-seeking and empowering women to advocate for their health.
Novel Evidence Generation
South Asian women are often invisible in population health data. We contribute to closing that gap by collecting community-informed insights, supporting quantitative and qualitative research, evaluating programs rigorously and generating evidence to inform better care.