South Asian Network

South Asian Network A community-based organization dedicated to advancing the health, empowerment, and solidarity of pers SAN’s work is organized across three programmatic units.

Recognizing the rapid growth of the South Asian American community in Southern California and the inability of other organizations to address its issues meaningfully, community activists founded SAN in 1990. Through 25 years of outreach, education, service provision, and advocacy, SAN has established trust and credibility within the South Asian American community. The organization has successfully

addressed the very issues that typically divide South Asian immigrants - religion, nationality, language, gender and sexual orientation - recasting them as necessary elements of a progressive South Asian American community and a multi-ethnic Southern California. The AWAZ Voices Against Violence unit is committed to the health, safety and empowerment of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Community Health Action Initiative (CHAI) works to ensure access to quality health care services. The Civil Rights Unit focuses on advocacy on issues related to citizenship and civic engagement. Together with the community, the SAN board and staff have created multilingual, culturally appropriate approaches to community outreach and education, direct service and policy advocacy in the focus areas of public health, violence prevention and intervention, immigration and civic engagement. Over the past decade, several thousand South Asian Americans in Southern California have participated in one or more of SAN’s diverse activities. SAN receives in-kind support from a network of about 50+ volunteers across its programmatic units in the form of pro-bono attorneys, law clerks and MSW interns.

06/15/2026

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Each year, an estimated 5 million older adults experience abuse, neglect or exploitation. South Asian American elders face specific vulnerabilities due to various factors like multi-generational living, cultural stigmas, and family reputation around mental health. Common forms of mistreatment include financial exploitation, emotional manipulation, social isolation, and medical or dietary neglect by caregivers or family members.

Through our work supporting older adults in our community, we continue to learn from their strength, wisdom and resilience. Together, we can help raise awareness and create a community where our older adults feel valued, heard and protected.



Join SAN for an AWAZ Dialogue Night, a town hall focused on reducing stigma around learning disabilities and development...
06/10/2026

Join SAN for an AWAZ Dialogue Night, a town hall focused on reducing stigma around learning disabilities and developmental delays. We’ll talk about understanding developmental and behavioral needs in children, addressing stigma and denial in the community and how parents and caregivers can better support their child.

There will also be a brief session on emergency planning for families, covering personalized preparedness plans, communication and support needs during emergencies, local safety resources, and immigration-focused emergency preparedness, including Know Your Rights information for families.

Representatives from Lanterman Regional Center and Westside Regional Center will join the discussion.

We hope to see you all there 🪷💕

Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
📍SAN’s LA Office | 154 S. Vermont Ave, LA, 90004

Rsvp now: tinyurl.com/awaztownhall or click the link in our bio

06/06/2026

We asked folks to share one word that describes the API Youth Forum and the answers say it all 💛

Community. Empowering. Inspiring. Connection. Joy.

And with that, that’s a wrap on the API Youth Forum! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared space, learned something new, and helped make today so special. We’re grateful to have spent the day with you and can’t wait to see you again next year! ✨🫶🏽🌟

06/06/2026

Hear from our Program Co-Lead, Tonya, as she takes us through all of the amazing resource booths available today! ✨

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In many South Asian families, new mothers are expected to recover quietly, care for everyone around them, and keep movin...
06/05/2026

In many South Asian families, new mothers are expected to recover quietly, care for everyone around them, and keep moving forward.

But what happens when the sadness doesn’t go away?

Research shows South Asian immigrant mothers may face an even higher risk of postpartum depression than mothers born in countries like the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Yet many never receive mental health support because of stigma, isolation, language barriers, and pressure to “stay strong.” Maternal mental health matters. Support exists and recovery is possible. Swipe to learn more about the causes and ways to support yourself!

You might be losing wages at work and not even realize it.Missed breaks. Unpaid overtime. Working off the clock. Missing...
06/02/2026

You might be losing wages at work and not even realize it.

Missed breaks. Unpaid overtime. Working off the clock. Missing pay stubs. These are some of the most common workplace violations affecting workers across California.

Through our California Workplace Outreach Project educational series, we’re breaking down worker rights, wage protections, and workplace safety information so you can better understand what you’re entitled to on the job. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more information about wage theft, workplace protections, safety rights, and resources available to workers in California.

Follow along, save this post, and share it with someone who could benefit from knowing their rights.

Healthcare and food assistance programs are changing.Upcoming federal and state policy changes may impact access to Medi...
06/02/2026

Healthcare and food assistance programs are changing.

Upcoming federal and state policy changes may impact access to Medi-Cal, Medicaid, and CalFresh for many individuals and families. Stay informed, know your rights, and learn what these updates could mean for your community. Swipe through for key information and resources. ➡️

Questions about how these changes may affect you or your family? Reach out to SAN for support and information.

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrating LGBTQIA+ South Asian voices, histories, and movements that continue to build communit...
06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ South Asian voices, histories, and movements that continue to build community, and belonging across generations and around the world 🪷

Many of us grow up carrying responsibilities early, helping our families navigate systems, balancing expectations, carin...
05/29/2026

Many of us grow up carrying responsibilities early, helping our families navigate systems, balancing expectations, caring for loved ones, or feeling pressure to always be strong.

Over time, that stress can show up in our bodies through exhaustion, anxiety, trouble sleeping, headaches, irritability, or feeling disconnected from ourselves.

The good news? Small acts of care can help your nervous system feel safer. Our EMH team has created this guide to help you better understand how stress affects the body and ways to support your well being!

Save this for later, and send it to someone who may need the reminder.

Today, we celebrate a major milestone: SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, has passed the California State Senate with ...
05/28/2026

Today, we celebrate a major milestone: SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, has passed the California State Senate with unanimous bipartisan support.

This progress would not be possible without years of advocacy from impacted community members, organizers, and coalition partners who have continued to push for accountability and humane treatment in immigration detention facilities.

Thank you to , our coalition partners, , , and every community member who helped move this legislation forward.

SB 995 now advances to the State Assembly. We remain committed to ensuring that all people are treated with dignity and that facilities operating in California are held accountable to California standards.

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