ITI helps implement the SAFE strategy, a public health model developed by the World Health Organization which has been proven to eliminate blinding trachoma, a neglected tropical disease.  ITI currently works in 18 of the 56 countries around the world where trachoma is endemic.

ITI accomplishes this work by:

• Collaborating with partner organizations, governmental and nongovernmental agencies, and national ministries to support implementation of  the “S” and “A” components of SAFE:  “Surgery” (ITI supports surgery for trichiasis, the advanced stage of trachoma which causes blindness) and “Antibiotics” (ITI provides Pfizer-donated Zithromax®  and supports its administration); 
  
  
• Promoting the “Facial cleanliness” and “Environmental improvement” components of SAFE;
• Providing technical assistance to countries and partner organizations, including logistical assistance, trachoma control research, and monitoring and evaluation of trachoma control programs;
• Fundraising and mobilizing local and international resources for trachoma control programs;
• Integrating trachoma control into approaches to eliminate other Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs); and
• Advocating for trachoma to be included in wider health and development agendas, including those which target the improvement of a community’s water supply, sanitation, access to education, and which seek to improve the lives of women and children.