How we help
Rebuilding lives
It is hard to look at the face of a woman who has been attacked with acid and imagine that she can rebuild her life. Yet despite indescribable pain, disfigurement and psychological trauma, many do.
It takes great courage on their part, but this on its own is not enough. They also need help and support. ASTI provides this by recruiting volunteer plastic surgeons, nurses and counsellors, and by providing victims with other essential medical care.
ASTI helps in other ways too, addressing the psychological, emotional and economic consequences of acid violence.
To date, ASTI and the local Acid Survivors Foundations (ASFs) have helped thousands of acid attack victims rebuild their lives. Although the vast majority of victims are women, many men and children are also being attacked with acid.
ASTI is also dedicated to eradicating acid violence. Working with our partners in various parts of the world, it is a battle being fought on a number of fronts including pursuing prosecutions, government lobbying and education.
ASTI is dedicated to helping the victims of acid attacks and fighting acid violence wherever it takes place.
