The Non Governmental Organization AITIMA was founded in December 2008 with the legal structure of a Not-for-profit Company. As mentioned in its constitution, the organization's aims are to defend human rights and protect the environment. AITIMA strives to achieve these aims through the following objectives:

- Providing free legal advice and consultation to vulnerable groups, including refugees, minority and newly arrived communities

- Delivering training, education and cultural events and conferences

- Partnership working with other groups and organizations

- Conducting research and

- Appealing to the judiciary system

The founding team of AITIMA consists of individuals with long-term experience and knowledge of working in the field of human rights, as well as refugees and asylum seekers.