Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI) is the only organisation in the world working at the international level to end acid and burns violence

Acid throwing

Acid throwing is a form of violent assault.. It is defined as the act of throwing acid onto the body of a person "with the intention of injuring or disfiguring him out of jealousy or revenge"...

. Recognising the need for local knowledge and expertise in order to combat acid violence effectively, ASTI founded and continues to support the development of five partner organisations in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal, Pakistan and Uganda. It also works with UN agencies, NGOs and strategic partners from across the world to increase awareness of acid violence and develop effective responses at the national and international level. ASTI is a registered charity in England and Wales.

Strategy

ASTI is aimed at helping victims get medical treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration into the community whilst offering legal help.

Trustees

• Dr John Morrison OBE – Founding director of Bangladesh Acid Survivors Foundation
• Dr Kate Young (Vice-Chair) – Founding director of Womankind Worldwide and treasurer of Widows Rights International
• Mr Ron Hiles OBE, MBChB, FRCSEd, FRCS – Retired consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon
• Col Paul Pettigrew – Former regional director of British Executive Service Overseas
• Ms Leanne MacMillan - Medical Foundation for the Care of victims of Torture, Director of Policy & External Affairs
• Dr Ariel King - Founder of Ariel Consulting International
• Professor Richard Taylor – University of Cambridge