The American Nonsmokers' Rights (ANR) Foundation, is a 501(c)3, educational nonprofit organization, which creates comprehensive programs to prevent the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and smoking among youth and adults. Founded in 1986, the organization has more than 20 years experience promoting prevention and education about smoking, secondhand smoke, and exposing tobacco industry interference with public health policies. Our goals include educating the public about the health effects of secondhand smoke and the benefits of smokefree environments. Ultimately, our efforts are intended to create a smokefree generation of Americans that rejects tobacco use and is savvy to tobacco industry tactics.
Our mission is to promote nonsmoking as the national norm through prevention education programs, information dissemination, technical assistance, and training.
