The Tribal Health Initiative was started in 1993 by Dr. Regi George and Dr. Lalitha Regi. Today, the registered charitable trust established in the small village of Sittilingi of the Dharmapuri District in Tamil Nadu, has more than thirty employees and works to improve the lives of the region’s tribal people through a variety of programs.
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
THI seeks to work with tribal people in a spirit of peace, understanding, trust, and justice.
