Tribal people have lived in the forests of Sittilingi area for millennia. They sustained themselves using the forest and subsistence agriculture. Today the modern world has encroached far into tribal life, causing insecurity, confusion and ill health.
THI seeks to work with tribal people in a spirit of peace, understanding, trust, and justice
“The Impact Evaluation of Tribal Health Initiative brought out immense strengths of the organisation in its health care interventions.…… By all standards these outcomes and impacts are creditable and the organisation is a credible resource, in the resources poor tribal setting.
From the 10 year Evaluation Report by Dr. Mani Kalliath
Tribal Health Initiative, Sittilingi PO, Dharmapuri Dist, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph: +91-4346-258611/299025
Cover Story:-Featured in the September 2001 Indian edition of Reader's Digest.
They believed that practice of medicine is not just a matter of treating diseases, but is seeing individuals in the context of their communities to understand what is needed to improve health.
All this was to change in 1993, when, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Regi and Dr. Lalitha started Tribal Health Initiative (THI), with just a thatched hut for outpatient consulting.
Tribal Hospital is now 24 bedded with secondary care facilities.
Our vision is that the people of Sittilingi valley lead a better quality of life.
To attain the highest possible level of physical, mental and social health
To enhance their socio-economic status while retaining their pride, self-respect and self-reliance and ensuring their active participation in programs meant for their welfare
To create an atmosphere highly conducive for the growth and development of local cultures and customs
