ATCA is a Non-profitNon-politicalPan-African Network of 120 Civil Society Organizations in 39 Countries
Our work
A continent of possibilities
- With the world’s youngest population, Africa can lead the way to a healthy and tobacco-free generation.
- With strong will and commitment at all levels, the tobacco industry’s interference in public health policy can be isolated.

Highlights
10Apr
Tobacco-Free Farms Initiative in Kenya and Zambia
In March 2025, WHO and its partners held a virtual stakeholder consultation to review progress and share strategies for the Tobacco-Free Farms Initiative (TFF),...
28Mar
USA: Retailers will soon need a licence to sell cigarettes. But more is needed to control the illegal trade
Dubbed “the tobacco wars”, the illegal trade in untaxed tobacco products is reportedly booming in Australia. Some people see buying these cheap cigarettes as a...
28Mar
SOUTH AFRICA: Vaping hits alarming levels among South African teens – new study of fee-paying schools
BY: Sam Filby, Richard van Zyl Smit It’s become common to see kids, some in their school uniforms, puffing on a vape. The World Health Organization points to...


















