Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) was founded in 1991. By today HIA has become one of the biggest NGDO operating in Hungary which gained international reputation as well (it is an organization of high public utility). Its intention is to provide assistance to those in need regardless of gender, nationality and religion.

Founders of the organization include not only the historic Protestant churches, but also the Methodist, Unitarian and Orthodox churches, home and foreign individuals. HIA's activities are based on openness and adherence to humanitarian principles, international development standards. The operation of the organization is audited in every year by international auditing company (KPMG).

HIA – as a member organisation of ACT-International (Geneva/Switzerland), a signatory to the FPA with ECHO (European Commission, Humanitarian Aid Office), and a member of APRODEV (Association of World Council of Churches–related development organisations), HAND Association (Hungarian Association of NGOs for Development and Humanitarian Aid) and Eurodiaconia has gained many experiences in humanitarian and development work that can be of assistance in its operation in different programs. Continuous capacity building of its staff members is also provided by way of cooperating with European and non-European member agencies of the above organisations, associations. HIA has also been able to conclude co-operational agreements with the Hungarian Ministry of foreign Affairs for the implementation of both emergency and development programs. In addition HIA established long term partnerships and co-operation with numerous INGOs under bilateral or multilateral agreements.