Inspire S.P.L.A.S.H. (South Asian People Learning Aquatic Safety and Health)
Inspire S.P.L.A.S.H. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Indianapolis, IN that is dedicated to promoting water safety and competencies among those of South Asian origin and descent.
According to a report published by the WHO in 2019, over 70,000 people died in South Asia as a result of drowning
Depending on the exact country within the region, drowning alternates with road traffic fatalities as the most common cause of injury-related death.
Water-related accidents and fatalities disproportionately impact South Asians and other minority populations 2-3x more than Caucasians.
In the US, the CDC (Center for Disease Control) states that water-related accidents are #1 cause of preventable, unintentional injury and death.
