GLOBAL INDIGENOUS & TRADITIONAL MEDICINE ALLIANCE (GITMA)

An Initiative by Govardhan App

The Global Indigenous and Traditional Medicine Alliance (GITMA) is a collaborative network of individuals and organisations dedicated to protecting, integrating, and innovating Indigenous and traditional medicine systems for global wellness and sustainability. Initiated by Govardhan App.

VISION Bridging ancient wisdom’s together & with modern medicine for universal health, community empowerment, and planetary harmony.

Are universally respected, protected, and recognized as essential contributors to global health and well-being.
Inspire future generations to embrace natural, preventive, and lifestyle-based approaches to health, fostering harmony between humanity and nature.
Multi Lateral Integration within Indigenous and Traditional medicine’s and with modern medicine - creating holistic, accessible, and culturally relevant healthcare for all.
Serve as models for sustainable living, environmental stewardship, and climate resilience.
Empower Indigenous communities through the preservation, transmission, and rightful ownership of their knowledge and practices.

MISSION Building a global alliance that unites I&TM systems, bridges ancient wisdom with modern medicine, protects traditional knowledge, and empowers communities to lead in sustainable healthcare innovation and policy transformation.

Unite & Integrate Indigenous & Traditional Medicine systems from all regions, promoting collaboration, mutual respect, and shared learning.
Facilitates ethical integration of I&TM with modern medicine and technology, ensuring safety, efficacy, and accessibility.
Promotes rigorous research and innovation by supporting participatory, community-driven research and developing robust methodologies to validate and enhance I&TM practices.
Preserves and documents traditional knowledge through digital archives, community engagement, and intergenerational transmission.
Advocates for strong policy frameworks that protect intellectual property, ensure fair benefit-sharing, and recognize I&TM in national and global health systems.
Supports sustainable business models for nature-based medicines, ensuring economic empowerment for Indigenous communities and ethical trade practices.
Raises awareness about the impact of social, environmental, and climate factors on I&TM, and the role of traditional practices in addressing these challenges.
Promotes holistic lifestyle improvements rooted in I&TM, including mind-body practices, clean environments, and nutritious food systems.
Engages youth and future leaders by providing education, mentorship, and opportunities for innovation in the I&TM field.
Addresses global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, rising healthcare costs, and the need for new therapeutic approaches through the lens of I&TM.