History

“Human rights start with you.”

– Breakthrough founder Mallika Dutt

Breakthrough works to promote human rights in the areas of immigration, racial justice, HIV/AIDS, and women’s rights. A pioneer in “using culture to change culture,” Breakthrough has a robust history of harnessing the power of arts, media, and tech to meet people where they are and move them to action. Scroll through below to learn about Breakthrough’s evolution since 1999.