About Us

The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World is an independent, nonprofit organization established in 2017 with the mission to accelerate the end of smoking. Its primary aim is to reduce health impacts and deaths from smoking, focusing on both the challenges smokers face in cessation and the challenges faced by smallholder tobacco farmers as demand for their crops decreases. The foundation’s vision is for a world free of cigarette smoke and its detrimental health effects, anchored by a deep understanding of tobacco dependence, harm reduction, and the intricacies of the global tobacco industry.

Central to the foundation’s mission is its commitment to scientific research, agricultural transformation, and innovative approaches to harm reduction. It actively funds research projects designed to delve into the complexities of nicotine addiction, create safer nicotine delivery mechanisms, and grasp the societal implications of smoking. By championing these research initiatives, the foundation seeks to offer evidence-based solutions that diminish the harm caused by tobacco, all while advocating for transparency and robust scientific discourse.

Additionally, the foundation has a keen interest in the realm of agricultural transformation. As the global demand for tobacco wanes, there’s a growing need to support tobacco farmers in their endeavors to shift to alternative crops. The foundation’s initiatives in this space aim to reduce the economic reliance on tobacco cultivation, particularly in vulnerable regions where farming communities are most impacted.

In its essence, the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World underlines the importance of a comprehensive approach to address the global smoking epidemic. By emphasizing scientific research, fostering agricultural transition, and pioneering in harm reduction, it carves a pivotal role in the ongoing global dialogue about tobacco and its widespread implications.