IHAT was instituted in 2003 as a Charitable Trust under the Indian Trust Act (1882) and is registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 1976 and under section 12A(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

They work closely with the Government of India and state governments to achieve its public health goals. Their work is focused in areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. Their work is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

THEIR PURPOSE

“Meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people by addressing health and social inequities”.