Our Goals
As a research team, we aim to focus our short and long-term goals on designing health promotion initiatives using a social determinants of health lens, addressing health inequities in the South Asian diaspora, conducting action-based research, and creating safe and inclusive research settings.
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Empowering the community
To create safe and inclusive research and community settings that empower members of the South Asian community.
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Working with an anti-oppressive lens
To address health inequities in the South Asian diaspora using an equity-focused, anti-oppressive and intersectional lens.
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Engaging in action based research
To conduct action-based research with the South Asian community on health disparities and recommend collaborative solutions.
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Developing culturally safe programs
To design health promotion initiatives using a social determinants of health lens that considers systemic factors influencing health outcomes.
