The Communication Initiative
Development action with informed and engaged societies
The Communication Initiative
After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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African American Tobacco Education Network - USA

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Started in 1998, The African American Tobacco Education Network is a state funded programme that promotes tobacco control and education and whose mission is to engage communities throughout California in campaigns to reduce to use of tobacco products by African Americans.
Communication Strategies

Mini-grants are provided to fund appropriate programmes or priorities, statewide conferences are hosted, along with co-hosting of multi-ethnic conferences and training, providing technical assistance through workshops and seminars, newsletters and bulletins. Also, review materials were developed, and the group provides sponsorship to groups and input on advocacy for the state.
Development Issues

Health, smoking, tobacco control, youth, ethnic communities
Key Points

The resolutions that have been taken by the AATEN in their efforts to reduce tobacco use were: to increase awareness of health consequences, to increase the effectiveness of tobacco control programs, to increase participation, to enhance leadership and to integrate the priorities of the Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section with a focus on the mandate of the African American community. These resolutions are based on the principles of: unity, self determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
Partners



African American Tobacco Education Network brings together people from churches, youth organisations, community organisations, the media, advocacy groups, business, health organisations, and legislators.