The inception of AMRAT was in November 2009 in the First workshop held from 18-25 Novemebr 2009 at Raia, Goa, India. The Foundress Sr Jyoti was awakened to the heart rending realities of the modern day slavery – Human Trafficking when she represented the Union of International Superiors General (UISG) in Rome in 2007 and was inspired by "I have come that they may have life; life in its fullness"John 10:10. She then motivated other religios congregations especailly of South Asian Countries to join hands to combat this heinous crime - Human Trafficking. She then invited members from Talitha Kum Rome to come to India and motivate various congregations to work together.

Objectives of the Network are to identify and motivate the Congregations, to network in building a humane society and in combating human trafficking in particular, protect, promote and restore human rights of the trafficked persons irresepctive of caste, creed, nationality, race or gender, create awareness among all especially volunarable people, on the issue of modern day slavery, support grassroot activities of the members in addressing issues related to human trafficking, voice out our stand in defense of the human rights and denounce all forms of human trafficking, work for prevention, protection, rescue, rehabilitation, re- integration and repatriation of those who need such assistance, network with government and non - government organizations and institutions, Publication of the work and defending defenders of trafficked persons.