SAPNA NYC is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to transform the lives of South Asian immigrant women in New York City. Founded in 2008, the organization aims to improve health, expand economic opportunities, create social networks, and build a collective voice for change. By empowering women, SAPNA NYC recognizes its impact on families and entire communities.
The organization's vision is to promote health and social justice for South Asian immigrant women in New York City, emphasizing the celebration of diversity and strength brought by immigrants, while allowing all voices to be heard. With a focus on education, SAPNA NYC utilizes a holistic empowerment approach to work with unemployed, underserved South Asian immigrant women, providing support and building fragmented social networks through health interventions and economic empowerment strategies.
SAPNA NYC collaborates with the community on participatory research to address health and economic needs and evaluates its programs using state-of-the-art scientific methods. As a 501C3 organization with EIN number 26-3124969, their work is driven by a commitment to increasing access for women in the community – access to services, knowledge, systems, and pathways for social mobility.
As of now, there is no public information available regarding the last investment or investors associated with SAPNA NYC.