About Us
Who we are.
ATN is dedicated to creating an enabling environment where stakeholders in various institutions can work together in a coordinated manner to make a lasting impact in reducing tobacco use in Botswana.
ATN envisages a
tobacco-free Botswana
Our Values
01.
Integrity
ATN will act in a transparent manner in all its undertakings. In recognition of its position as a Non- Governmental organization that relies on donor and public funds and therefore answerable to donors nationally and internationally, ATN is committed to demonstrating accountability to both governments and Civil Society.
02.
Ethical
ATN, its employees, and members will operate in an ethical manner, in order to meet government laws and regulations, standards set by professional organizations, and customers’ standards and values.
03.
Diversity
Recognizing that the plurality of ATN lies at the heart of its strength, ATN will respect the diversity of its stakeholders and Batswana in fulfilling its mission. It is committed to the equality of opportunity for all and to respect for difference.
04.
Ingenuity
Recognizing the scale and scope of the challenges facing the tobacco control movement in Botswana, ATN is committed to acting as a catalyst that brings stakeholders together to generate creative and innovative solutions and promote thoughtful analysis and learning.
05.
Networking
Recognizing that effective, responsive, and accountable governance requires the inputs of all stakeholders, ATN will share the learning generated by different stakeholders. It is committed to inspiring dialogue from the bottom up, promoting consultations, building consensus and facilitating convergence, forging partnerships, and engaging diverse stakeholders in participatory governance.
