Voluntary Health Association of Tripura

History of the Organization: The Voluntary Health Association of Tripura (VHAT) was established in 1988 by a dedicated group of health and science a Read morectivists. Their vision was to create a robust state-level network of NGOs and community-based organizations (CBOs) committed to enhancing the health, elementary education, and environmental standards in Tripura. From its inception, VHAT has focused on policy advocacy and conceptual interventions, aiming to build capacity and drive systemic change in these crucial areas. Recognizing the importance of formal structure, VHAT registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 on December 12, 1988. A significant catalyst in the formation of VHAT was the Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) based in New Delhi. VHAI's support and inspiration were instrumental in establishing VHAT as the state federation of the Voluntary Health Association of India in Tripura. VHAT has been empowered to leverage broader state strategies and insights to address local challenges effectively. By working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, VHAT continues to champion the causes of health, education, and environmental sustainability, striving to make a lasting impact on the well-being of Tripura's community VISION of VHAT: Creating excellence in Health and Socio-Economic Development with priority to the less privileged section of the Society. MISSION: Our Mission is to: Build capacity of Civil Society Organizations through trainings and IEC. Promote social justice, equity and rights in the context of accessibility of health services with emphasis on under privileged sections. Promote sustainable development, gender equity, inclusion and rehabilitation of PWDs, Elementary Education and right to education, implementation of child rights, elimination of all form of violence against children and women. OBJECTIVES: ◊ Promotion of preventive & curative health service with priority to the less privileged section of the Society. ◊ Promotion of health, environment, gender issue, rights of children, women & PWDs, through IEC and technical support. ◊ Socio-economic empowerment of the women of the weaker sections and the youths through vocational trainings. ◊ Promotion of Elementary Education of underprivileged children ◊ Prevention of Child trafficking and violence against Children & Women. ◊ Networking with Government Bodies, Policy Makers, Corporate Bodies & NGOs for Improvement of health, environment & socio-economic status. ◊ Rehabilitation of persons with disability through inclusive approaches. ◊ To undertake any other activities related to health promotion and care & protection of children

Creating excellence in Health and Socio Economic Development with priority to the
less privileged section of the Society
Build capacity of Civil Society Organizations through trainings and IEC.
Promote social justice, equity and rights in the context of accessibility of health services with emphasis on under-privileged sections.
Promote sustainable development, gender equity, inclusion and rehabilitation of PWDs, elementary education, implementation of child rights, elimination of all form of violence against children and women.

Networking & Advocacy
 Capacity Building through Trainings
 Prevention of Blindness -VHAT Eye Hospital Project
 Bloomberg Initiative -The Union Tobacco Control Project
 Risk Management and Prevention of Antibiotics Resistance-Prevent It
 COVID response initiative
 E-Shakti project for Women Self Help Groups in West Tripura & Gomati District – under NABARD
 Livelihood promotion activities under NABARD & SIDBI
 Promotion of Elementary Education- Ratanmani Vidyalay Project
 Inclusive Education project for children with special needs
 Promotion of Vocational Education – NIOS courses, Organisation Works as a vocational training centre of National Institute of Open Schooling.
 Child Welfare and Implementation of Child Rights( two CHILDLINE Project and
Anwesha Child Protection Centre-two open shelters & two Children’s Homes-
Anwesha and Unmesh)
 Tribal Development Fund Project – under NABARD
 Information documentation, publication and dissemination
 Research and Study.