Acid Survivors Trust International
Acid violence is a form of premeditated violence, usually against women, involving throwing corrosive acid at the face of the victim. Acid violence rarely kills but always destroys lives, often young lives. Find out more about why acid burns.
Coming to terms with the trauma of the attack, the permanent scarring and disfigurement, and the loss of social acceptance are some of the biggest challenges a survivor will need to overcome. However, despite the hardships suffered by these individuals and their family, it is important to stress that survivors can and do rebuild their lives. To assume acid survivors have no future is easy, but wrong.
Recent News
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January 08th 2010
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2 CommentsHRH The Princess Royal
It gives us great pleasure to inform you that HRH The Princess Royal has agreed to be Patron of Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI). More to come……
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January 29th 2010
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4 CommentsGood bye Rajpreet, hello Tasleema
Rajpreet is taking on a new challenge at AST-India and Tasleema will now be keeping you up-to-date with the latest news and stories.
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December 25th 2009
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4 CommentsChristmas Message from UK Acid Survivor, Katie Piper
‘‘My Christmas message would be to tell people that I used to hide away and be ashamed of how I looked, frightened of people’s reactions and if people are doing that or feel that way now, I would urge them not to because they don’t have to feel like that and you can become accepted, you can regain the confidence”
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December 17th 2009
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2 CommentsFashion for a Cause
ASF-Bangladesh gets creative with the “Projapoti” or butterfly Fashion Project. The name chosen by acid survivors for the fashion project symbolises the transformation and inner growth that survivors go through to realise their potential – taking flight from a cocoon into a beautiful butterfly.
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December 17th 2009
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2 CommentsAcid Survivors Trust - Canada
Acid Attack Spurs Action: Longtime volunteer Gary Harding opens local office to support survivors and help expand the ASTI network in helping establishing the Acid Survivors Trust – Canada.
