Dear John,  From strained health systems to nutrition-linked diseases to injuries from drowning, drug overdose and road crashes, millions of people worldwide lose their lives each year to causes we have the power to prevent. Your support is helping turn the tide.At the Global Health Advocacy Incub…

Dear John,  My name is Cecilia Lubanga. I am a Tobacco-Free Kids Young Ambassador from Kenya, and I am dedicated to ensuring that young people, especially young women, have a meaningful voice in policy decisions that shape their lives.  I’d like to share part of my story. My advocacy journey began …

Learn more and apply today >> John,  Applications are now open for the 2026 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards scholarships! The deadline to apply is January 16th  at 11:59 p.m. PST.  LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY This year's awards ceremony will take place on May 7th at the Smithsonian Nationa…

Dear John,  My name is Bre Cutright, and I’ve been part of the tobacco prevention movement since I was in sixth grade in West Virginia.  When I started, I didn't know much about advocacy. I had no idea how much it would change my life and the lives of people I love. But when I learned the real ef…

Dear John, Yesterday, on Giving Tuesday, we witnessed the incredible impact that collective generosity can have — bringing people together to make a meaningful difference. By supporting the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, you are investing in a healthier, more equitable future for all. Your gift …

Dear John,  With support from advocates like you, our movement has achieved incredible progress. Youth smoking in the U.S. is now at historic lows — below 2% — and youth vaping has dropped to under 8% from its 2019 peak of over 25%.  But now, we're facing an unprecedented moment for public health.…

Dear John,  Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. On this global day of generosity, I’m asking for your help to protect the health and future of my generation. At the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, we advocate for strong public health policies and programs that protect kids and save lives. But across the U…

Video of this week's event >>  CAMPAIGN FOR THE CULTURE  John,  Did you miss this week's event: Rooted in Justice: Youth Advocacy at the Crossroads of Health and Culture? Don't worry. We have you covered.  It was an important conversation featuring a panel of emerging advocates who reflected…

Mark your calendar!   SAVE THE DATE  2026 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards  May 7, 2026 National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington, D.C. Join us for an evening of inspiration and community as we honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public healt…

Hi John,  My name is Carina Chen. I'm from Oklahoma City, and I'm proud to serve as a Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Ambassador and Board Member. Across the country and the world, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids empowers young people like me who are fighting to reduce tobacco use, end youth…

John,   A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) brings both good news and a stark warning in the global fight against tobacco. Global tobacco use has dropped by 180 million people in the last 25 years, with the biggest declines among women. But this progress is under serious threat f…

Check out this great lineup! John, The next installment of our Campaign for the Culture virtual conversation series happens next week. Join us for Rooted in Justice: Youth Advocacy at the Crossroads of Health and Culture. SIGN UP TO WATCH >> This free, one-hour, virtual event will take place o…

Learn more >> John,  We have some great Election Day news.  Denver voters decisively passed Referendum 310, a ballot initiative upholding the city’s ordinance ending the sale of flavored tobacco products – including flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes, and flavored cigars! It's another m…

Join us November 18th for an important conversation >> John, The next installment of our Campaign for the Culture conversation series is scheduled for November 18th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern:  Rooted in Justice: Youth Advocacy at the Crossroads of Health and Culture REGISTER NOW >> Young pe…

John,   Our country has made great strides in addressing tobacco product use, including driving rates among kids to a 25-year low. But our work is far from done, and this progress is at risk because critical public health programs are under attack.  Stand with us; make a gift now to defend the gain…

John,  As baseball's World Series approaches, our Knock Tobacco Out of the Park campaign just scored another home run. Detroit's professional sports stadiums are going 100% tobacco-free – on and off the field!  The ordinance passed today by the Detroit City Council prohibits all tobacco use in these…

These young advocates will shape the future of our movement. Learn more >> John,  We're proud to announce our National Youth Ambassadors for the 2025-2026 school year! Our National Youth Ambassadors are high school and college students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in fighting c…