About SAPRI

Somali-American Policy & Research Institute (SAPRI) is a nonpartisan research and public education organization focused on civic participation, economic contribution, and public safety outcomes in Minnesota.

SAPRI produces data-driven analysis using publicly available sources and transparent methods. Our work is designed to support informed decision-making by policymakers, journalists, researchers, and civic institutions.

SAPRI does not engage in political advocacy, endorse candidates, or promote policy positions. We prioritize methodological clarity, contextualized data, and repeatable indicators to improve the quality of public discourse.

What We Do

SAPRI’s work includes:

• flagship research reports establishing baseline indicators

• quarterly data briefs examining specific trends or outcomes

• publicly documented methodology and data sources

All publications are grounded in publicly available data and clearly document limitations and assumptions.

Our Approach

SAPRI emphasizes:

• transparency in data and methods

• longitudinal analysis rather than isolated statistics

• appropriate geographic and socioeconomic comparisons

Our goal is to reduce misinterpretation and improve understanding of complex community-level data.

Organizational Status

SAPRI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.