Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT) was set up as a partnership between Karnataka State AIDS prevention Society (KSAPS) and the University of Manitoba, Canada in the year 2003. KHPT focuses on supporting and implementing initiatives related to HIV/ AIDS and reproductive health.

It works towards reducing the risk and vulnerability to HIV among high risk groups, generating It works towards reducing the risk and vulnerability to HIV among high risk groups, generating awareness on HIV AIDS and other health issues among general population and improving the availability and access to treatment, care and support services.