Finland's ASH - knowledge, expertise, networking and communications

Finland's ASH is a public health organisation, which was established in 1989 to develop health-oriented tobacco policy. Our operations put emphasis on reducing and preventing tobacco use. We aim for Smoke-free Finland by 2040. Another important objective is to improve health-oriented alcohol policy.

Finland's ASH contributes to national decision-making, actively builds networks with important operators in the field, distributes information regarding tobacco and health policy, provides expert services and participates in international projects.

Our communication efforts are aimed at supporting the work of other public health organisations and similar parties.

We are involved in the planning, execution, evaluation and development of projects concerning tobacco and health policies. We also stay up-to-date with the public discussion and participating in it. We relay information regarding international developments in the field to decision-makers, partners and our members.

ASH is an acronym of the words Action on Smoking and Health. Although organisations with the same name can be found in other countries, we are an independent party.

Our operations are funded by the RAY (Finland's Slot Machine Association).