The perpetrators’ intentions are extreme: to facially disfigure and inflict enormous physical and mental suffering to victims. These attacks may stem from domestic or land disputes, acts of revenge following rejection of a marriage proposal, or spurned advances. Our mission is to end corrosive attacks. We work towards this goal by conducting valuable research, raising awareness and advocating for restrictions on sale of dangerous corrosives and justice for survivors.
We take an evidence-based approach by conducting robust research.
As a public health issue, ending corrosive violence requires a multi-stakeholder approach to tackle wider societal factors that lead to attacks.
We focus on changing laws to prevent easy access to corrosives and fair justice for survivors.
Photo credit: Connor Adam
Established in 2002, we’ve played a pivotal role in supporting local foundations across Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. At ASTI, our impactful partnerships include collaborations with the United Nations and the British Government, engaging in transformative projects spanning Pakistan, Uganda, Nepal, and Cambodia.
Our commitment to change is deeply rooted in evidence-based research, forming the bedrock of our advocacy and awareness initiatives. Through our efforts, we’ve contributed to legislative changes in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, and the UK, resulting in a significant decline in corrosive violence across these nations.
Recognising our work, Thomson Reuters Foundation honored us with the Impact Award for our role in shaping UK law, specifically focusing on stringent controls over the sale of corrosive substances.
Photo credit: Connor Adam
ASTI’s new campaign uses compelling imagery of a fashion shoot by using distressed clothing, representing the devastation of an acid attack.
Working in partnership with in-country partners, ASTI has helped change laws to restrict access to dangerous corrosives and support survivors in Bangladesh, Pakistan, UK, Cambodia.
ASTI was awarded an Impact Award by the Thomson Reuters Foundation for advocacy work which contributed towards the UK government’s Offensive Weapons Act 2019, around the sale of corrosives in the UK.
ASTI provided valuable expertise to directors of Academy Award winning documentary Saving Face (2012). Saving Face provides a powerful insight into the lives of survivors in Pakistan.
