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This year FARR is proudly celebrating 26 years of raising awareness about prevention, conducting research, training and community empowerment about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in vulnerable communities within South Africa.

Please support us as we continue to create awareness regarding FASD and the dangers of consuming alcohol during pregnancy. We invite all pregnant women to enrol in our Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© Programmes. Our ultimate goal is to provide support to ensure healthier pregnancies and healthier babies.

FARR – Foundation for Alcohol Related Research

The Foundation for Alcohol Related Research was founded in 1997, and will be proudly celebrates 26th years of existence in 2023.

Since 1997, the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research (FARR) has been dedicated to building positive futures in South African communities by significantly reducing birth defects and mental disabilities caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

FARR understands the far-reaching implications of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and it’s impact on affected people and communities, and strives to have sustainable outcomes by:

Raising social awareness

  • Conducting world class medical and psycho-social research related to FASD
  • Offering training, education and mentorship programs
  • Providing diagnostic and support services

This is achieved through the various scientifically developed Training-, Education-, Research-, Prevention-, Support- and Management Programs that FARR offers across South Africa at our fully funded projects. Our specialists are trained to diagnose FASD and offer support for these individuals and their families. This has culminated in FARR being the leading NGO source of research and information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in South Africa.

FARR has become a hub for experts, community members and everyday South Africans who are determined to improve the lives of those affected by FASD, their families and caregivers.

To date, FARR has completed 19 FASD Prevalence Studies and currently has 13 community project sites situated in four of the nine provinces of South Africa, with our Training Academy operating nationally. FARR has published more than 65 scientific articles in respected journals.

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FARR Trompsburg Project – Learner Support Progra FARR Trompsburg Project – Learner Support Programme What a privilege it is for FARR to be trusted by schools and parents! The Learner Support Programme, focusses on supporting primary school learners diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) or other learning disabilities by promoting essential areas of development through play and interactivities games and activities. In doing so, project staff take hands with schools in the project area, for the benefit of the school as a whole and each individual learner participating in the programme. During the final Trompsburg Learner Support session for the year, each learner that participated in the programme during the 2024 school year proudly received a certificate of participation. And in celebration each learner enjoyed a delicious cupcake, while each school received a FARR cake for staff to share and enjoy. The Trompsburg team would like to thank the parents, teachers and learners who have supported them throughout 2024, as well as our funder, Aware.org for enabling us to provide the service. May we continue to bring change together. #fasdsupport #fasd #learningdisability #learnersupport #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork
Last chance to Vote! Voting closes 15 Nov 2024. Last chance to Vote! Voting closes 15 Nov 2024. FARR has been nominated for an African Health Excellence Award in the category Health Institution of the Year. Please vote for FARR! Vote in either of the following ways: 1. SMS: AHEA 047 to 34855 (at a cost of R1.50 per SMS) 2. EFT or cash deposit: Banking details: Bank Name: FNB Acc Name: Health Excellence Organization Acc No.: 62823742326 Branch name: Nelspruit Pinnacle Branch code: 250016 Reference: AHEA 047 - R100 = 50 votes (bonus 5) - R200 = 100 votes (bonus 15) - R300 = 150 votes (bonus 23) - R400 = 200 votes (bonus 30) - R500 = 250 votes (bonus 38) - R1000 = 500 votes (bonus 125) - R1500 = 750 votes (bonus 188) - R2000 = 1000 votes (bonus 250) - R3000 = 1500 votes (bonus 375) - R4000 = 2000 votes (bonus 500) - R5000 = 2500 votes (bonus 625) 3. Online payment: Use reference AHEA 047 (bonus votes applied as described above) https://pay.yoco.com/african-health-excellence-organization?fbclid=IwY2xjawGEOJRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHT2s6nx4TdoLIFH-VBiekc9gAKW98s9m9cxMxjNf00hvMHJlotOhYPHKOA_aem_pieiEE52kPg9AuaAQYmlyQ Share, vote and help us take home the win! #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #award #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitmarketing
FARR – What we do Training: Professional Capac FARR – What we do Training: Professional Capacity Development – FASD Courses for Professionals: Today we wrap up FARR’s training initiatives on offer by discussing professional courses aimed at: 1. Educators (Pre-school, foundation phase and intermediary); 2. Educational Professionals (School and educational psychologists, relevant support service professionals and managers); 3. Health Professionals (Medical doctors, specialists, registered nurses, assistant nurses, relevant support professionals & managers); 4. Therapists (Occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists and dieticians); 5. Social Workers (including social auxiliary workers and relevant support service professionals and managers). Professional courses are presented over 2 days, during which both theory and practical techniques are combined for dealing with children/persons affected by FASD. Important to note: Course participants will not be able to diagnose learners with FASD as this requires specialized medical and diagnostic testing. In summary the courses aim to: • Define Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS); • Discuss the leading causes of FASD; • Develop an understanding of the epidemiology and features of FASD; • Discuss FASD as a life-long condition; • Describe the diagnostic procedure and psycho-social implications; • Consider the ethical and human rights implications; • Guide on how to manage a person with FASD (according to profession-specific roles and interventions); • Guide on intervention strategies; • Discuss how to plan and implement FASD awareness and prevention programmes in the specific professional field; • Discuss the referral pathway for a person possibly affected by FASD for assessment and diagnosis. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points are obtained from the SACSSP and HPCSA, where possible. Certificates are issued to all participants on completion of the course. Training courses are funding dependant and also available to private paying clients across South Africa. For more information contact us at 021 686 2646 or training@farrsa.org.za Support us: like and share!
FARR West Coast Project – Department of Social D FARR West Coast Project – Department of Social Development Western Cape It is always good to have stakeholder and funders visiting the project. On 21-23 October 2024, Naledi Kantani and Lisolethu Makaula from the Department of Social Development Western Cape visited our West Coast Project Office, as well as our Head Office in Bellville to conduct a thorough Performance Monitoring Inspection. We are happy to report that FARR passed the inspection, with minimal suggestions for improvement. Thank you to DSD Western Cape (funder of the West Coast Project) for the continuously support! #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #performancemonitoring #nonprofitfunding #nonprofitsponsor #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #fasdeducation #fasdsupport
FARR Trompsburg Project – Handmade items on Sale FARR Trompsburg Project – Handmade items on Sale One of the biggest expenses when having a baby, is nappies. To assist our clients, the Trompsburg team have invited these clients (pregnant mothers participating in our Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© Programme) to visit the Trompsburg office to make items from donated or recycled materials. We are happy to announce that these handmade items, can now be purchased at Affiplaas Coffee Shop and Grill (Trompsburg). The income generated from these sales, will be used to buy nappies for our clients. This is only possible thanks to donations from the community, and the generous support from Affiplaas Coffee Shop and Grill. Thank you, we sincerely appreciate the support! When driving through Trompsburg during the upcoming December holiday, we urge you to stop for a coffee, purchase a FARR-item, and support us by spread the message that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #handmade #nonprofitdonors #nonprofitdonations #pregnancysupport #nappy #nonprofitwork
Thankful for donation! We would like to sincerel Thankful for donation! We would like to sincerely thank the Atlantic Beach Homeowners Association’s Craft Circle for their generous donation of toys, books, kids’ bedroom decor and VHS children’s movies recently delivered to our offices in Bellville. The donation will be heading to our project in Trompsburg (Free State Province) during the month of November, where it will be distributed to children in need. Thank you so much for your continuous support and generosity. #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitdonors #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitwork
FARR 2024 AGM! We would like to thank each of the FARR 2024 AGM! We would like to thank each of the 92 stakeholders, staff members and Friends of FARR who attended our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 3 October 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC2). The venue was once again graciously sponsored by the CTICC (@official_cticc ) and for that we are extremely thankful. We truly value our continuing partnership! Mr Adrian Botha (Chairperson of the FARR Board of Directors) kicked off by welcomed all present and gave a brief Chairman’s report, focussing on the successful year and thanking the staff for their dedication and commitment. With FARR’s theme for 2024 in mind, “Mission Possible”, the CEO, Dr Leana Olivier’s address focussed on some of the main highlights during the year. She congratulated the staff on their 100% target achievement on all the project sites, emphasized the achievements of the Training Unit and congratulated Dr Jaco Louw on his graduation. Ms Angelique Rossouw (Financial Manager), announced FARR’s clean financial audit and gave a brief and very visual presentation of FARR’s financial year. The AGM was also the ideal setting for the launch of FARR’s 2023-2024 Newsletter and will be available to download from our website soon. Alternatively email info@farrsa.org.za for an electronic copy. Mr Sipho January (Scatec representative) received four Certificates of Gratitude from the Project Coordinators of the Hanover, Burgersdorp, Renosterberg and Upington Projects to thank Scatec for being a longstanding funder of FARR. Long service awards were also awarded to nine FARR staff members. The AGM concluded with a fundraising raffle and a flash mob to the Parlotones’ song “Beautiful”. The audience all joined in and the meeting was closed on a joyous, celebratory note. Lastly, a word a thanks to Ms Estelle Pillay for the meticulous planning and execution of the 2024 AGM. Thank you for the continuous support! #annualgeneralmeeting #fasdprevention #fasdawareness #fasdsupport #communitysupport #communityeducation #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitsector #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
FARR Trompsburg Project - Donations & Preloved Sho FARR Trompsburg Project - Donations & Preloved Shop The Senior Citizens of the Trompsburg Project benefit greatly from donations received from the community. Not only can they purchase quality previously loved clothing, at very low prices at the Trompsburg Preloved Shop, but they also use craft materials that have been donated, during their support sessions. During the winter the wool donated to FARR was handed out to interested Senior Citizens, to keep them busy during the cold days. Three of the Senior Citizens recently showed off their items that they made with recycled material and wool. Every donation is most welcome and can be used at all our project! Make a difference and donate today. Contact info@farrsa.org.za for more information. #nonprofit #nonprofitdonors #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
FARR – What we do Training: Professional Capac FARR – What we do Training: Professional Capacity Development - Early Childhood Development Workshop: In the last few years President, Cyril Ramaphosa has repeatedly emphasized the importance of establishing Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres and the training of ECD practitioners as a national development priority. To heed this call, FARR developed a three-hour workshop with essential information related to the functions of ECD Practitioners in the management of children affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The aim is to share basic information about FASD, to develop greater understanding of the key characteristics and to focus on how this effects early childhood development. This is done by highlighting three common behavioural and learning challenges experienced and discussing how it manifests in the ECD classroom setting. More than just theoretical information is shared as practical strategies related to these three challenges are provided to improve the management of affected children in a more effective manner. It incorporates guidance on how to give appropriate instructions, to be aware of environmental factors and sensory stimulation and how to support those who struggle with social interaction. A highlight of the workshop is when participants receive their Certificate of Attendance and a “toolkit”. The toolkit serves to illustrate easy and cheap means of assisting children with fine-motor skills development and includes leaflets with further practical tips which can be considered for implementation in the classroom or at home. Quite often ECD Practitioners comment that attending the workshop has been “life changing”. They acknowledge seeing the sign and symptoms and experiencing the daily struggle of not knowing how to respond. They are extremely thankful to be empowered to move away from feeling frustrated and helpless when certain negative behaviours are observed in class, to being able to interpret it in terms of possible cognitive, physical and social challenges experienced by the child. They express their excitement at being able to respond in a more constructive manner to meet the child’s needs. ⬇️continue below
Southern African Society for Human Genetics (SASHG Southern African Society for Human Genetics (SASHG) 2024 Conference Dr Leana Olivier (FARR CEO) proudly representing FARR at the SASHG 2024 Conference currently taking place in Rustenburg (North West Province). #fasdresearch #research #humangenetics #fasd #fasdawareness #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
In FARR we believe in building strong relationship In FARR we believe in building strong relationships even if it is with a donkey. In De Aar the donkeys have become so tame that one can actually pet them while they roam the streets. Having a donkey as a spirit animal demonstrates that you have a kind soul, always wanting to help others. Donkeys are strong and stubborn, a true representation of FARR who as organisation will never give up and will keep on going.. #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitlife
FARR – What we do Training: Professional Capac FARR – What we do Training: Professional Capacity Development - Alcohol Harm Reduction Seminar for Professionals FARR endeavours to annually host an Alcohol Harm Reduction Seminar for Professionals at various project sites across the country. Invitations are extended to multi-disciplinary professionals working for the different tiers of government, NGO’s, CBO’s and FBO’s at the project location and within the surrounding areas. This includes ECD practitioners, educators, social workers, health professionals, the South African Police Services, Correctional Services, Military Services, our funder representatives and media etc. As part of the Programme delivered, FARR shares information regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and details of the latest international and national research conducted. It is also an ideal opportunity to relay information about the “whole of society” approach followed, and the different programmes being implemented at the project. Progress made, challenges experienced, and highlights and achievements are relayed in order to create a holistic view of the importance and impact of the project. Speakers from related service delivery organisations and/or government departments are invited to be part of the agenda. Their presentations include clarity on their mandates and services, procedures and referral paths etc. as to enable improved understanding and access. To solicit active participation and feedback, seminars often include group work activities where stakeholders are required to discuss case studies, answer pertinent questions or give inputs and perspectives. This is almost always listed in evaluation forms as the one of the highlights of the event. Considering that the seminar is often the place where local professionals meet face-to-face for the first time, it creates an ideal introduction and networking opportunity. Continue reading in comments⬇️
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Last chance to Vote! Voting closes 15 Nov 2024. FARR has been nominated for an African Health Excellence Award in the category Health Institution of the Year. Please vote for FARR!Vote in either of the following ways:1. SMS: AHEA 047 to 34855 (at a cost of R1.50 per SMS) 2. EFT or cash deposit:Banking details:Bank Name: FNBAcc Name: Health Excellence OrganizationAcc No.: 62823742326Branch name: Nelspruit PinnacleBranch code: 250016Reference: AHEA 047 - R100 = 50 votes (bonus 5)- R200 = 100 votes (bonus 15)- R300 = 150 votes (bonus 23)- R400 = 200 votes (bonus 30)- R500 = 250 votes (bonus 38)- R1000 = 500 votes (bonus 125)- R1500 = 750 votes (bonus 188)- R2000 = 1000 votes (bonus 250)- R3000 = 1500 votes (bonus 375)- R4000 = 2000 votes (bonus 500)- R5000 = 2500 votes (bonus 625) 3. Online payment: Use reference AHEA 047 (bonus votes applied as described above)pay.yoco.com/african-health-excellence-organization?fbclid=IwY2xjawGEOJRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHT2s6nx4... Share, vote and help us take home the win!#nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #award #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitmarketing ... See MoreSee Less

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FARR – What we do Training: Professional Capacity Development – FASD Courses for Professionals: Today we wrap up FARR’s training initiatives on offer by discussing professional courses aimed at:1. Educators (Pre-school, foundation phase and intermediary);2. Educational Professionals (School and educational psychologists, relevant support service professionals and managers);3. Health Professionals (Medical doctors, specialists, registered nurses, assistant nurses, relevant support professionals & managers);4. Therapists (Occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists and dieticians);5. Social Workers (including social auxiliary workers and relevant support service professionals and managers).Professional courses are presented over 2 days, during which both theory and practical techniques are combined for dealing with children/persons affected by FASD.Important to note: Course participants will not be able to diagnose learners with FASD as this requires specialized medical and diagnostic testing. In summary the courses aim to:• Define Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS);• Discuss the leading causes of FASD;• Develop an understanding of the epidemiology and features of FASD;• Discuss FASD as a life-long condition;• Describe the diagnostic procedure and psycho-social implications;• Consider the ethical and human rights implications;• Guide on how to manage a person with FASD (according to profession-specific roles and interventions);• Guide on intervention strategies;• Discuss how to plan and implement FASD awareness and prevention programmes in the specific professional field;• Discuss the referral pathway for a person possibly affected by FASD for assessment and diagnosis. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points are obtained from the SACSSP and HPCSA, where possible. Certificates are issued to all participants on completion of the course. Training courses are funding dependant and also available to private paying clients across South Africa. For more information contact us at 021 686 2646 or training@farrsa.org.za Support us: like and share!#fasdawareness #fasdeducation #training #professionaltrainings #cpd #southafricanteachers #southafricanhealth #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitwork ... See MoreSee Less

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FARR West Coast Project – Department of Social Development Western Cape It is always good to have stakeholder and funders visiting the project. On 21-23 October 2024, Naledi Kantani and Lisolethu Makaula from the Department of Social Development Western Cape visited our West Coast Project Office, as well as our Head Office in Bellville to conduct a thorough Performance Monitoring Inspection. We are happy to report that FARR passed the inspection, with minimal suggestions for improvement. Thank you to DSD Western Cape (funder of the West Coast Project) for the continuously support!#nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #PerformanceMonitoring #nonprofitfunding #nonprofitsponsor #fasdawareness #FASDPrevention #fasdeducation #fasdsupport ... See MoreSee Less

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