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Organization Corporate Accountability International
Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns that challenge irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world.
Organization Center for Tobacco Cessation
The Center for Tobacco Cessation is a tobacco resource centre that provides training and technical assistance to organizations in California to help them increase their tobacco cessation activities. They are located at the University of California San Diego, Moores Cancer Center.
Organization VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control (VCTC)
The VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control (VCTC) opened in January 2000, and is based at the Cancer Council Victoria. They are responsible for research and policy development work with the aim to inform effective tobacco control programs and policies.
Organization Observatoire du tabac en Afrique francophone (OTAF)
(Available in French only.)
Organization Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium (TTAC)
The Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium (TTAC) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting national, state and community-based organizations in building and growing highly effective tobacco control programs.
Organization Comité national contre le tabagisme (CNCT)
(Available in French only.) Founded in 1868, the Comité national contre le tabagisme (National Committee Against Tobacco Smoking), is a militant, anti-smoking organization, dedicated to the fight against tobacco and to developing actions on prevention, smoking cessation and non-smokers' rights. The CNCT, a member of the Alliance contre le tabac, is actively committed to tobacco control action in France.
Organization The BADvertising Institute
Provides "honest" images of tobacco advertising in response to tobacco industry advertising tactics through slide shows, posters, and workshops. Based on art from an exhibit entitled "The Joy of Smoking…A Spoof on Cigarette Advertising" by Bonnie Vierthaler.
Organization Saskatchewan Coalition for Tobacco Reduction (SCTR)
To advocate, coordinate, and educate to ensure a tobacco-free Saskatchewan for all its residents. Publisher of the newsletter called the Saskatchewan Achieve.
Organization Kids Involuntarily Inhaling Secondhand Smoke (KIISS)
Kids Involuntarily Inhaling Secondhand Smoke (KIISS) was founded in 2000 and is dedicated to reducing children's exposure to secondhand smoke. They work to educate people in states without smoke free legislation as to the benefits of smoke free restaurants and workplaces, and educate people who smoke on the adverse effects secondhand smoke has on children.
Organization Institute for Prevention Research
The objectives of this institute are to perform research to comprehend the behavioral causes of health problems and chronic disease, to offer instruction for those in the medical field on the behavior features of the prevention of disease, and to educate a wide audience by conducting discussions and meetings.
Organization International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Diseases (ISPTID)
The International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Diseases (ISPTID) has regional groups in the Americas, Europe and Asia. This not-for-profit group is dedicated to the academic study of diseases caused by tobacco use and preventing tobacco use, tobacco induced diseases and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Organization Campaign for tobacco-free kids
This American non-governmental organization (NG0) has three goals: 1) deglamourize tobacco use and counter tobacco industry advertising; 2) advocate for anti-tobacco policies to protect children; 3) increase the number of NGOs fighting tobacco. They also focus on prevention of tobacco addiction, as well as protection of children and youth from exposure to secondhand smoke.
Organization TALC : Technical Assistance Legal Center
TALC provides technical assistance free to the public on tobacco control policy issues. They cover a wide range of policy issues such as enforcement, divestment, licensing, and landlord/tenant issues, among others. They provide information over the phone or by email and through their many publications.
Organization The Lung Association
To promote and improve the lung health of all Canadians, the Lung Association concentrates on specific lung diseases such as: asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They also inform and educate the Canadian public about the adverse effects of air pollution, and to help smokers quit or prevent others from starting.
Organization CCAP : California's clean air project
Formerly known as BREATH, CCAP is California's technical assistance program for dealing with secondhand smoke. They work with community partners to develop workshops and resources, among other things. They have several focus areas, including smoke-free apartments and condominiums, smoke-free tribal casinos, and hookah bars/cafes.
Organization RESPECT : resources & education supporting people living everywhere controlling tobacco
A statewide program of the American Lung Association (East Bay) that works to reduce prevalence amongst Low Socio-economic Status individuals. They do this through provision of information, resources and training to public health agencies and community-based organizations.
Organization Tobacco Education Clearinghouse of California
Distributes tobacco education materials developed for the Californian tobacco control context. Topics covered include denormalization, protection, reducing availability, cessation, and non-cigarette forms of tobacco. Their catalogue is available as a PDF through their website; users are able to order items by phone, fax, or through the mail.
Organization Ontario Tobacco Research Unit (OTRU)
This organization focuses on four main areas: Monitoring and evaluating the Ontario Tobacco Strategy (OTS) and projects, program and policy research and development, training tobacco researchers, and analysis of information and distribution.
Organization Ontario Lung Association
Abstract in English available soon.
Organization Quebec Lung Association
Abstract in English available soon.
Organization European Medical Association on smoking or health - EMASH
The goals of this association are to: encourage health professionals to be non-smokers; to promote smoke-free policies in hopsitals and health facilities; encourage health professionals to perform cessation interventions; and educate medical students and doctors in cessation strategies.
Organization Global Tobacco Research Network (GTRN)
The Global Tobacco Research Network (GTRN) is a web-based organization in the United States whose aim is to reduce the disease and mortality burden caused by tobacco. Their mission is to enhance research by promoting partnerships and providing an online database of research and contacts. Must be a member of GLOBALink to join.
Organization Council for a Tobacco-Free Brant (CTFB)
The Council for a Tobacco-Free Brant (CTFB) is volunteer community group comprised of individuals and health agencies dedicated to establishing a healthier and tobacco-free Brant County. Active for over 25 years, their goals include prevention, cessation and advocacy.
Organization Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) [Oklahoma]
Oklahoma organization of Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) aims to empower and educate youth about tobacco and tobacco companies. Emphasis is on changing students' attitudes towards smoking, and exposing the efforts of tobacco companies to recruit them as young smokers. Teachers or program adult partners run classroom programs.
Organization Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) [Florida]
This Florida youth-led organization, which consists of middle and high school students, is dedicated to living tobacco-free. SWAT promotes awareness about tobacco industry lies, the dangers of tobacco use and the importance of living tobacco-free.
Organization Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) [Mississippi]
Mississippi organization of Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT). Provides tobacco education for students in grades 4-6. Comprised of three parts: SWAT in the community, SWAT in the classroom and SWAT on the road. Main focus on children developing responsible decision-making skills.
Organization Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)
"The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer."--Website
Organization Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
"To serve and unite the physicians of Canada and be the national advocate, in partnership with the people of Canada, for the highest standards of health and health care."--Website
Organization Non-Smokers' Rights Association (NSRA)
"To promote public health by eliminating illness and death caused by tobacco, including second-hand smoke."--Website
Organization Smoking and Health Action Foundation (SHAF)
"A national, non-profit health organization formed in 1974 to conduct public policy research and education designed to reduce tobacco-related disease and death."--Website
Organization Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada (PSC)
Goal: the reduction of tobacco-caused illness through reduced smoking and reduced exposure to second-hand smoke.
Organization Heart & Stroke Foundation (HSF)
"To improve the health of Canadians by preventing and reducing disability and death from heart disease and stroke through research, health promotion and advocacy."--Website
Organization Canadian Coalition for Action on Tobacco (CCAT)
CCAT's mission is to coordinate public policy advocacy in order to persuade the federal government to introduce measures aimed at reducing tobacco use.
Organization Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) [Alberta]
ASH is Western Canada's principal tobacco control agency that provides leadership on tobacco issues to shape local, provincial and national strategies in reducing tobacco use.
Organization Leave The Pack Behind
Leave The Pack Behind is an organization based on college and university campuses to educate students about tobacco control, encourage smokers to quit and protect non-smokers from exposure. Since 2000, this group has expanded from Brock University to over 20 campuses in Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Organization Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco (OCAT)
OCAT continues to do research on the costs of smoking and the impacts of second-hand smoke, and assists national health agencies in developing and implementing national tobacco control policies.
Organization Clean Air Coalition of BC (CAC)
The Clean Air Coalition (CAC), with our partner organizations, the B.C. Lung Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon, exists to raise public awareness about the serious health risks of exposure to second-hand smoke and to advocate for smoke-free environments for all workers and the public.
Organization Newfoundland and Labrador Alliance for the Control of Tobacco (ACT)
"To develop and implement a comprehensive provincial tobacco reduction strategy."--Website
Organization Airspace Action on Smoking and Health
Airspace Action on Smoking and Health is a voluntary, member-supported society that is dedicated to exposing the tobacco industry’s deceptions and working towards a smoke-free environment in British Columbia.
Organization Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) [United States]
"Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a national legal-action organization solely devoted to the many problems of smoking and serves as the legal-action arm of the antismoking community."--Website
Organization American Cancer Society (ACS)
"The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service."--Website
Organization American Heart Association (AHA)
"The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke."--Website
Organization American Legacy Foundation
"Building a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit."--Website
Organization American Medical Association (AMA)
"To promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health."--Website
Organization Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC)
"We are committed to education that builds knowledge and skill, makes possible a deeper understanding of the world, and engages learners as active, problem-solving participants."--Website
Organization American Public Health Association (APHA)
"APHA is an Association of individuals and organizations working to improve the public's health and to achieve equity in health status for all. We promote the scientific and professional foundation of public health practice and policy, advocate the conditions for a healthy global society, emphasize prevention and enhance the ability of members to promote and protect environmental and community health."--Website
Organization Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights (ANR)
"To protect nonsmokers from unwanted and deadly exposure to secondhand smoke." ─ Website. Americans for Non-Smokers’ Rights provides information on ventilation, smoke-free bars, how to avoid second-hand smoke, and a listing of US municipalities with smoke-free laws. See also their smoke-free advocacy section.
Organization Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) = Action Cancer Ontario
"Cancer Care Ontario is an umbrella organization that steers and coordinates Ontario's cancer services and prevention efforts so that fewer people get cancer, and patients receive the highest possible quality of care."--Website
Organization Old Strathcona Youth Society
The Old Strathcona Youth Society provides information and services for youth in the Whyte Avenue area. Runs a program called Youth Tobacco Reduction Strategy, which provides support for youth who want to quit and information on the tobacco industry and their youth targeted marketing.
Organization The Framework Convention Alliance for Tobacco Control (FCA)
"The mission of the FCA is to promote and support a global network for co-ordinated international campaigning against tobacco; developing tobacco control capacity, particularly in developing countries; and carrying out effectively the watchdog function for the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control."--Website.
Organization Global Smokefree Partnership
"The Global Smokefree Partnership is a new multipartner initiative formed to promote effective smokefree air policies worldwide."--Website
Organization Global Dialogue for Effective Stop Smoking Campaigns
“Initiative goal is to improve the effectiveness of cessation-focused campaigns at helping smokers quit by applying updated campaign lessons learned from the global tobacco control community and by increasing the financial commitment to these campaigns over time by governments and other organizations.”--Website
Organization International Union Against Cancer (UICC)
“To build and lead the global community engaged in sharing and exchanging cancer control knowledge and competence equitably, transferring scientific findings to clinical settings, systematically reducing and eventually eliminating disparities in prevention, early detection, treatment and care of cancers, and delivering the best possible care to all cancer patients.”—Website
Organization Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT)
"The mission of the Society is to stimulate the generation of new knowledge concerning nicotine in all its manifestations from molecular to societal."--Website
Organization International Network of Women Against Tobacco (INWAT)
"The International Network of Women Against Tobacco (INWAT) is a global network of tobacco control specialists dedicated to achieve improved health and greater equality among women and girls in the world by eliminating tobacco use and exposure."--Website Publishes semi-annual electronic newsletter, The Net.
Organization Labstat
This laboratory participates in tobacco research and development, testing and analyses for regulatory reporting and labelling. They are independent and privately owned, and are ISO 17025 accredited.
Organization Ottawa Council on Smoking and Health
The Ottawa Council on Smoking and Health, established in 1978, is a volunteer organization working to denormalize smoking, assist in establishing smoke-free environments, prevent youth smoking initiation and encourage cessation. They are part of the Ontario Tobacco-Free network.
Organization The Lung Association : New Brunswick
"The New Brunswick Lung Association is a charitable organization dedicated to good health through the prevention of lung disease and the promotion of wellness by advocacy, with education, and through research." ─ [Mission].
Organization Directional Learning Canada Limited
*** We have been unable to contact Directional Learning Canada by phone since August 2008***. This organization offers visual learning aids in the form of posters, 3-Dimensional models, and simulator models to assist individuals in the healthcare sector. Some examples include: substance abuse prevention posters dealing with smoking and posters illustrating the adverse effects of substance abuse such as, smoking and marijuana use.
Organization National Spit Tobacco Education Program (NSTEP)
This program from Oral Health America originated in 1994 to help educate the baseball community and the public about the adverse effects of smokeless tobacco, and to break the relationship between smokeless tobacco and baseball. The goal of this campaign is to prevent young people from using smokeless tobacco and to assist those who are using to quit.
Organization Free & Clear
This organization offers tobacco treatment for employers, health plans, and government agencies in the United States. The mission of Free & Clear is to assist people in conquering their tobacco addiction by using evidence-based and new treatment approaches.
Organization California Youth Advocacy Network (CYAN)
This organization aims to encourage young people to advocate for a tobacco-free California. A number of programs and campaigns to assist with advocacy and reduce youth exposure to tobacco products are offered.
Organization Ontario Tobacco-Free Network
Established in 2000 as a provincial interagency network of the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, and the Lung Association. It’s objective was to increase awareness of tobacco control activities within member health agencies and to increase involvement in community tobacco control. The OTN ceased operating on July 31, 2008.
Organization Tobacco Research Network on Disparities (TReND)
Funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the American Legacy Foundation, the goal of this network is to comprehend tobacco-related health disparities by furthering the science, converting the scientific knowledge into practice, and informing public policy.
Website American Lung Association : cures, clean air, smokefree kids
The website of the American Lung Association includes a large amount of information related to lung disease and lung health. Specific features include smoking cessation and control, asthma, allergies and air quality.
Organization Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC)
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) is a national program office of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, with the objective of increasing smoking cessation rates and increasing the number of health care professionals who assist individuals who smoke to quit smoking.
Organization Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is the third largest tobacco company in the world. This website discusses who JTI is and what they stand for, explains the regulations that have been placed upon them as an industry, and how they are contributing to society.
Organization Imperial Tobacco Canada
This site focuses solely on Imperial Tobacco Canada, links to information about the company, its products, and community involvement.
Organization Lorillard Tobacco Company
Includes a corporate overview, FAQs and information on advertising.
Organization Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council
For National Non Smoking Week 2009, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council joined together with the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control to launch a smoking-related fire deaths awareness campaign. Smoking is the main cause of preventable home fire deaths in Canada.
Organization Legal Resource Center for Tobacco Regulation, Litigation & Advocacy
Established in the summer of 2001, the Legal Resource Center for Tobacco Regulation, Litigation & Advocacy is dedicated to providing legal support to communities, community groups, employers, local governments, and State legislators and agencies interested in reducing the negative health consequences of tobacco use.
Organization University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI)
Founded in 1992 by Dr. Michael Fiore, the Center is recognized internationally as a leading authority on tobacco research, tobacco treatment and how to quit smoking.
Organization National Tobacco Cessation Collaborative (NTCC)
Formed in 2005, the Collaborative aims to improve the public's health by increasing successful cessation among tobacco users in the United States and Canada through collaborative efforts of committed organizations. Publishes a monthly newsletter, NTCC news that provides updates on tobacco cessation research, news, and activities.
Organization Philip Morris USA
Information about the Philip Morris USA company and their products, policies, practices and positions, responsible marketing, and position on health issues concerning smoking and secondhand smoke.
Organization Philip Morris International
One of the aims of Philip Morris International is to be 'socially responsible' in the way they do business. They strive to do this by stating that smoking is harmful to one's health, establish programs to discourage young people from smoking, and becoming active in the community.
Organization Rothmans Inc.
Rothman's Inc. has created a website to keep those with a vested interest in the tobacco company up to date on stocks and financial information.
Organization Tobacco Control Resource Center for Wisconsin
Offers accurate, current, and evidence-based resources to support effective tobacco control in Wisconsin. These resources include: an online resource centre; a monthly e-newsletter; a lending library; information requests and referrals; and capacity building among Wisconsin tobacco control advocates.
Organization Imperial Tobacco Group PLC
Imperial Tobacco states that they are an international tobacco company that is committed to providing value to their shareholders. Investor information as well as a section on corporate responsibility can be found here. Information is also available by region. In 2008 Imperial Tobacco acquired Altadis.
Organization British American Tobacco
British American Tobacco (BAT) is the world's most international tobacco group, with sales in more than 180 markets. Their website provides a company profile, sustainability / social reports, news and investor information, as well as links to country-specific BAT websites.
Organization R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
R.J. Reynolds is the second largest tobacco company in the United States. Information on company values, smoking and health, legal and regulatory, adult choices and a newsroom are available on the company website.
Organization Tobacco Merchants Association (TMA)
The Tobacco Merchants Association (TMA) was founded in 1915 to manage information of interest to the tobacco industry. They are currently a trade association, and their members-only website provides tobacco business information on a global scale.
Organization Hamilton Crew for Action Against Tobacco (HCAAT)
The mission of the Hamilton Crew for Action Against Tobacco (HCAAT) is to educate youth about the manipulative tactics of the tobacco industry. Their website contains information about how students can get involved in tobacco industry denormalization activities in their high school. Includes links to other youth movements in Canada and the United States.
Organization Vector Group Ltd.
Vector Group Ltd., with its subsidiaries Liggett Group Inc. and Vector Tobacco Inc. are an American cigarette manufacturer. Their website states that Vector Tobacco is "focused on developing and bringing to market smoking products with science-based reduction in certain harmful compounds."
Organization The Citizens' Commission to Protect the Truth
The goal of this commission is to enable the survival of the Truth campaign, a youth anti-smoking media campaign. The commission aims to influence or compel the tobacco industry to fund the Public Education Fund under the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA).
Organization International Tobacco Evidence Network : ITEN
“ITEN’s primary aim is to maintain a formal network of economists, epidemiologists, social scientists and other tobacco control experts able to provide rapid, policy-relevant research on country-level, regional or international tobacco control issues.” ─ [About ITEN].
Organization North American Quitline Consortium (NAQC)
This consortium enables quitline professionals to work together to improve the effectiveness of quitline services. A quitline map provides information on quitline services available in Canada, United States, Mexico and Europe.
Organization ASH : Action on Smoking and Health Australia
“[A] national health group dedicated to reducing tobacco diseases, disability and premature deaths caused by tobacco products … [It was] established in 1994 to protect and improve the health of the community through education, policy advice and information programs for a range of user groups. ─ [About ASH].
Organization NOT TO KIDS!
This coalition of 31 public health units aims to prevent youth access to tobacco by combining forces with tobacco retailers, schools, and the community to not sell or supply tobacco to youth under 19. This coalition is also helping to prevent youth from using chew/snuff tobacco.
Organization S.A.V.E. : [survivors and victims of tobacco empowerment]
This statewide organization organizes speakers, who have survived a tobacco related illness, to talk with students about the dangers of tobacco use.
Organization Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD)
The ATTUD is an organization of providers who are committed to encouraging and having increased accessibility to evidence-based tobacco treatment for tobacco users.
Organization Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute (CCSRI)
This organization, formally known as the National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC), provides funding and programs to support cancer researchers.
Organization Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)
The CIHR is the Government of Canada's agency responsible for funding health research in Canada.
Organization Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative (CTCRI)
The CTCRI is a national partnership of research, government and not-for-profit organizations committed to strategic funding of tobacco control research. The Memorandum of Understanding between CTCRI partners has not been renewed for Phase 3. CTCRI administration will continue until June 30th 2009.
Organization TRDRP : Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program : research for healthier tomorrow
The mission of TRDRP is to support research that focuses on the prevention, causes, and treatment of tobacco-related disease and the reduction of the human and economic costs of tobacco use in California.
Organization Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF)
"The Canadian Health Services Research Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to accelerating healthcare improvement and transformation for Canadians. We collaborate with governments, policy-makers, and health system leaders to convert evidence and innovative practices into actionable policies, programs, tools and leadership development." ─ Mission.
Organization CHOICES : consumers helping others improve their condition by ending smoking
This consumer-driven organization aims to increase awareness of the importance of addressing tobacco use and to create a strong peer support network that encourages mental health consumers to make a positive healthy lifestyle change by addressing smoking and tobacco use. Website was established in November 2005, and includes information about the CHOICES program, CHOICES newsletter and links to other mental health and tobacco treatment resources.
Organization Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)
The mission of the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) is to build communities where youth and adults join together to develop positive social change. This organization creates and executes community-based programs that offer youth leadership skills in prevention, philanthropy, policy and civil engagement.
Organization Education - Bringing Youth Tobacco Truths (E-BUTT)
E-BUTT (Education – Bringing Youth Tobacco Truths) is a national organization based at the University of Toronto. Their activities include denormalizing the tobacco industry by educating youth about harmful industry practices and successfully lobbying the University of Toronto to divest their tobacco related stocks.
Organization Tiny Giant / The Students Commission
The Students Commission (SC) is a diverse, global-minded organization that is managed by youth for youth, in collaboration with adults from across Canada. This organization aims to develop occasions for engagement and growth through innovative and educational means and products. Services offered by this organization include conferences, workshops, training, and counselling.
Organization Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement (CEYE) = Centre d'excellence pour l'engagement des jeunes (CEEJ)
Focuses on involving youth so they can benefit from the positive health outcomes associated with becoming more engaged in society. The CEYE aims to engage youth on issues that affect them, such as democracy and citizenship, relationships and risky behaviours. The CEYE is based at The Students Commission of Canada.
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