About Us

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SAIHP in Brief

The South Asian Institute of Health Promotion (SAIHP) is a registered, not-for-profit, non-governmental, voluntary, and social development organization that promotes public health in India.

The SAIHP seeks to improve the lives of women, children, people with disabilities, youth, and older adults. It was founded in 2002–2003. The organization was officially incorporated on December 27, 2003, under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.

Legal status: A Society registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 bearing the Registration No.21746/180 of 20038-04 dated 27.12.2003.
Vision

"Our vision is to build a world where every individual, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the knowledge, tools, and access to achieve optimal health and well-being. We envision a future where communities are empowered through education, innovation, and sustainable health practices. By addressing both preventable diseases and health inequities, we strive to create environments that support healthy lifestyles, mental well-being, and access to quality healthcare for all. Through collaboration with local, national, and global partners, we aim to foster a culture of health, resilience, and inclusivity, ensuring lasting health outcomes for future generations."

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Mission

"SAIHP's mission is to empower individuals and communities across South Asia by providing access to comprehensive health literacy, innovative healthcare solutions, and sustainable interventions. We are committed to addressing health inequities, promoting healthy lifestyles, and improving mental well-being through collaborative partnerships with local, national, and global organizations. By fostering inclusivity, resilience, and a culture of mutual respect, SAIHP strives to ensure that everyone, especially the most vulnerable populations, has the opportunity to lead a healthy and fulfilling life."

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Goal

"SAIHP's goal is to promote health and well-being in South Asia by prioritizing comprehensive health education and empowering communities to make informed health choices. Through sustainable health promotion programs, we aim to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for disease prevention, healthy living, and mental well-being. By fostering partnerships and implementing innovative educational initiatives, SAIHP seeks to reduce health disparities, improve access to healthcare, and create a culture of health equity, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, have the opportunity to thrive."

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Aims and Objectives Aims and Objectives

Aims and Objectives

Objective 1: Support and Empowerment for Vulnerable Groups
  • Addressing issues for vulnerable groups: Focus on the concerns of women, children, including those with disabilities, and senior citizens in society.
  • Establishing support facilities: Set up orphanages, short-stay homes, destitute homes, and old age homes for homeless children, women, and older adults.
  • Combating social evils and promoting human rights advocacy: Address social issues such as dowry torture, physical exploitation, sexual abuse, and other crimes against women and children.
  • Support for marginalized groups: Implement programs for poor and marginalized sections of society, including those who are diseased, disabled, minorities, refugees, wage labourers, sex workers, and traditional artisans and artists.
  • Health care promotion: Promote health care by organizing health camps, family planning camps, and establishing health care centres in slums, remote villages, and tribal areas.
  • Environmental and public health initiatives: Address issues related to the environment, plantation, social forestry, public health, and sanitation.
  • Disaster relief and rehabilitation: Provide relief and rehabilitation services for populations affected by natural calamities and communal riots.
  • Substance abuse prevention: Implement programs to prohibit alcoholism and prevent drug abuse.
  • Comprehensive development programs: Organize social, economic, educational, and cultural initiatives to foster the holistic development of women, children, youth, and the elderly.
  • Educational and vocational training: Conduct formal, non-formal education, and vocational training programs for dropouts, street children, destitute women, and slum dwellers.
  • Educational support: Support educational training and capacity building (formal, non-formal, and professional) for general students and those with special needs.
  • Research and dissemination: Set up libraries for research and knowledge dissemination.
  • Awareness and empowerment: Organize workshops, seminars, training, and awareness camps for marginalized communities, including SC/ST/Backward and minority classes, to educate them about their rights and government programs.
  • Cultural and sports promotion: Organize games, sports, cultural events, festivals, exhibitions, and conferences to promote social interaction among children, youth, women, the older population, and the disabled.
  • Cultural exchange: Organize study tours, travels, delegation visits, and scholar exchanges to promote intercultural and inter-civilization dialogue.