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FARR is committed to raising awareness, 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 (FARR) was founded in 1997 and has since 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

farr.sa

Foundation for Alcohol Related Research
Focus - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
info@farrsa.org.za
(021) 686-2646
South Africa

FARR Prince Albert Project – Think Twice Worksho FARR Prince Albert Project – Think Twice Workshop
 
On 20 May 2025, a Think Twice Workshop was facilitated by Training Facilitator, Therin Stroucken in Prince Albert. It was attended by 23 community members who eagerly learnt about alcohol and drugs and the damage they cause to the body as well as the developing fetus.
 
Some comments included on participant’s evaluation forms are as follows:
“Om alcohol te gebruik kan jou dood veroorsaak.”
“Die alkohol gebruik tydens swangerskap. Dat alkohol baie skade aan jou ongebore baba kan doen en dat jy as moeder vir dalk lewenslank met daai probleem kan sit.”
 
Ms Stroucken commented: “It was wonderful to see how engaging the community were and how their knowledge increased after the session was completed. A big thank you to Ms Christel Botes and her team for setting up the venue and going the extra mile to recruit a fabulous group of people who will go out and spread the word that planning a pregnancy is vital and that NO amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.”
 
A final word of thanks to our sponsor, Discovery for enabling us to increase alcohol literacy in Prince Albert.

#communityeducation #communitytraining #alcoholeducation #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #nonprofits #nonprofitorganisation #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
The FARR Preloved Pop-up Shop is OPEN! SHOP a se The FARR Preloved Pop-up Shop is OPEN!
 
SHOP a selection of preloved household goods and furniture 🏠🪑🖼️
 
Preloved items are from our Burgersdorp, Renosterberg and Hanover Projects which closed earlier this year.
 
‼️ All stock must go!
 
CASH purchases only. No card facilities available.
 
📍 FARR Head Office
Unit 5 Amber Place
Amber Close
Bellville
 
⏱️ Opening times:
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 15:00

Closed: Weekends and Public Holidays
 
For more information contact (021) 686-2646 / info@farrsa.org.za

Hope to see you there! 

#preloved #prelovedgoodquality #nonprofits #nonprofitorganizations #charityshop
MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Programme – Funds ra MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Programme – Funds raised April 2025
 
Thank you to all our loyal Friends of FARR for swiping your MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Cards at Woolworths. Thanks to you the nett funds raised in April 2025 amounted to R68.27
 
We have also received word that the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet and WRewards are joining to create one bigger and better loyalty programme – Woolworths MyDifference. This combined 'get' and 'give' programme brings together the best of MySchool and WRewards – and so much more!
 
We will share more about this new development as soon as we have received more information.
 
In the meantime, we encourage all supporters to continue swiping their MySchool cards when making a purchase at Woolworths. Every swipe counts!
 
GET INVOLVED and get swiping!
 
#nonprofitfundraiser #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitsponsor #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitsupport #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitwork #nonprofitsouthafrica
FARR Prince Albert Project – FAStrap© Course FARR Prince Albert Project – FAStrap© Course
 
We are very grateful to project funder, Aware.org for sponsoring a four-day, intensive FAStrap© Course in Prince Albert, facilitated by Therin Stroucken on 20 – 23 May 2025. The course was attended by 23 community members who participated in all discussions and activities with gusto.
 
Amongst the many different modules presented, all were especially interested in the discussions centred around building self-esteem, the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrun Disorder (FASD), gender-based violence and trusted/effective discipline techniques.
 
Ms Stroucken commented: “Facilitating a course where all arrived punctually, participated enthusiastically, laughed and shared their own stories and knowledge was an absolute pleasure.
I would also like to extend my gratitude to the FARR Prince Albert team for all their hard work behind the scenes: recruiting participants, organizing catering, a fabulous venue etc. It is no mean feat to have such a successful week, and so I THANK YOU ALL.”

#communitytraining #communityeducation #fasd #fasdawareness #nonprofits #nonprofitorganisation #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
Donation – CTICC Cares We are incredibly thank Donation – CTICC Cares
 
We are incredibly thankful for the continuous support of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and their CTICC Cares Campaign!
 
On 22 May, CTICC representative delivered donations that the CTICC received through their CTICC Cares Campaign.
 
Thank you to each individual who donated preloved items and dropped these in the CTICC Cares donation boxes.
 
The donation is already on route to our Graaff-Reinet Project where it will be distributed to community members in need.
 
Thank you CTICC (@official_cticc)!
 
 
#CTICCCares #donation #nonprofitdonors #nonprofitdonation #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitsponsor #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #preloved #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
FARR Prince Albert Project – Healthy Mother Heal FARR Prince Albert Project – Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© Programme
 
During the past two weeks, the FARR Prince Albert team held a special event for their Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© clients in Prince Albert, Merweville and Leeu-Gamka (project area). The ladies enjoyed the group session where they made a colourful mobile for their precious babies while discussing the Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© Programme and discussed some of the challenges they are facing during pregnancy.
 
Some clients also brough their toddlers along and while they enjoyed playing with some toys and each other, the expectant mothers had a moment to enjoy focussing on themselves. 
 
We appreciate the support of project funder, Aware.org which make this Ante- and Post-natal care programme possible in the Prince Albert Project area.
 
Remember: NO amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy!

#fasd #pregnancysupport #healthypregnacy #antenataleducation #fasdprevention #nonprofits #nonprofitwork #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitsupport
FARR Trompsburg Project – Alcohol Harm Reduction FARR Trompsburg Project – Alcohol Harm Reduction Seminar for Professional
 
On 14 May 2025, the Trompsburg Project presented their annual Alcohol Harm Reduction Seminar for Professionals at Tromp-Op Restaurant in Trompsburg. The theme of this year’s seminar was “Shaping Brighter Futures” and the team decided to put the emphasis on the word “shaping”.
 
Dr Jaco Louw (FARR Researcher / Monitoring & Impact Assessment Coordinator) educated attendees on the management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and how the management style of the parent and teacher can impact a child’s life.
 
Ms Daleen Venter (Occupational Therapist, Department of Health) posed a question to attendees, asking if they wanted to build a brighter future and then explained what the cost and result would be if we all decided to accept our responsibility.
 
Ms Sharon Tyhokolo (Department of Social Development) shared some case studies in which alcohol abuse played a role.
 
Attendees each received a container with clay and were asked to create an animal. Afterwards they had to destroy the clay object and create something new. This symbolised the fact that parents have to accept that the dreams they may have had for their child at birth, may need to be changed and re-envisioned after an FASD diagnosis.
 
With delicious food from Mrs Beminde Jacobs of Tromp-Op restaurant, and beautiful violin-music delivered by Mrs Elzanne van Schalkwyk, attendees not only gained valuable knowledge but also had an opportunity to relax.
 
Mrs Petro Kleingeld (FARR Trompsburg Project Coordinator), ended the day by sharing reflections and photographs of the impact that FARR has had on the community in the past three years.
 
A word of thanks to project funder, Aware.org for enabling the Alcohol Harm Reduction Seminar for Professionals to take place.

#seminar #fasd #fasdeducation #fasdprevention #fasdawareness #fasdsupport #training #nonprofit #nonprofitwork #nonprofitsupport
🌟 On Monday, 12 May 2025 a group of six left th 🌟 On Monday, 12 May 2025 a group of six left the FARR Head Office in Bellville, Cape Town split into two teams headed for Hanover and Renosterberg (Petrusville and Philipstown). 

Our FARR Renosterberg and Hanover Projects closed on 31 March 2025 and thus the two teams were tasked with packing-up, loading and vacating our offices in Hanover, Petrusville and Philipstown and transporting project vehicles back to Cape Town.
 
❤️ They had the privilege of saying a final goodbye to some of the project staff, who graciously assisted with the loading of the cars and trailers. A bittersweet farewell.
 
🚘 Safe travels to both teams as they make their way back to Cape Town between today and tomorrow.

#nonprofits #nonprofitorganizations #communitysupports #bigmove
Today, 12 May 2025 is 🌍 International Nurse Day Today, 12 May 2025 is 🌍 International Nurse Day👩🏼‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️
 
✨ International Nurses Day is a global healthcare event and recognises Florence Nightingale's birth anniversary (the founder of modern nursing) and aims to give recognition to the profession's influence on the economy, society, and culture while encouraging nurses' acceptance, support, and inclusion on a global scale.
 
🫶 This year 2025, the International Nurses Day theme is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies”. This theme highlights how important it is to promote nurses' health and wellness and encourages finding workable solutions to safeguard nurses from emotional, mental, and physical difficulties while making sure they are respected, valued, and supported.
 
❤️ Today FARR would like to honour all nurses providing essential services within the various healthcare sectors of South African, for the incredible work that they do. Nurses are the backbone of the South African Healthcare system, often providing services in communities with limited resources. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and compassion. We salute you!
 
🌟 COMMENT a special word of praise and encouragement to honour our incredible nurses

#internationalnursesday #nurse #southafricanhealthcare #healthcare #nonprofit #nonprofitwork
FARR Training & Education – Early Childhood Deve FARR Training & Education – Early Childhood Development (ECD) Workshop
 
On Thursday, 10 April 2025 an ECD Workshop was presented for the Little Angels Educare at the Library in Scottsdene. Whilst 35 participants were initially recruited a total of 46 ECD Practitioners reported for the training. They were so excited that they arrived an hour before the session was due to start!
 
The facilitator, Ms Therin Stroucken described the group as “incredible”, “engaging” and “eager to learn.
 
Some comments from participants reflected on their Evaluation Forms include:
🌟 “Valuable and life changing learning session. Very informative.”
🌟 “More people should be introduced to this.”
🌟 “Learning about something that affects so many of us, whether it be in our homes or us as Teachers. Helping us gain a better understanding and how to deal with a situation when we found dealing with children that could be affected by this disorder.”
 
The workshop can be described as hugely successful, with even the ladies from the Library stating that the venue can be made available any time, should FARR wish to come and present again in future! Many participants pleaded for more sessions to be considered. Thank you to Mr. Leroy Matroos for approaching FARR and doing such effective recruitment!
 
FARR wishes to sincerely thank the Discovery Fund for sponsoring this workshop and for making this learning experience a reality for this important group within the community.

#fasdeducation #ecd #ecdworkshop #fasd #nonprofit #nonprofitorganisation
FASD Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ: Is there a FASD Frequently Asked Questions:

FAQ: Is there a 'safe amount' of alcohol that can be consumed during pregnancy?

✨ No, research has not established any safe limit of alcohol use, and therefore the best choice is to abstain from alcohol for the whole 9 months of pregnancy or if a woman or couple are planning a pregnancy.

‼️ The message is therefore very clear: No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy!
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is permanent, but 100% preventable.

🫶 We are dedicated to ‘Shaping Brighter Futures’! Show your SUPPORT by SHARING the FASD prevention message, “no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy” and supporting pregnant woman 🤰🏽🤰🏼 to have healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies!

#fasdawareness #fasd #fasdprevention #faq #pregnancysuppport #pregnancy #healthypregnancy #pregnancyeducation #soberpregnancy #alcoholfreepregnancy #nonprofit #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitwork
MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Programme – Funds ra MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Programme – Funds raised March 2025

Thank you to all our loyal Friends of FARR for swiping your MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Cards at Woolworths. Thanks to you the nett funds raised in March 2025 amounted to R51.07

We have also received word that the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet and WRewards are joining to create one bigger and better loyalty programme – Woolworths MyDifference. This combined 'get' and 'give' programme brings together the best of MySchool and WRewards – and so much more!

We will share more about this new development as soon as we have received more information.

In the meantime, we encourage all supporters to continue swiping their MySchool cards when making a purchase at Woolworths. Every swipe counts!

GET INVOLVED and get swiping!

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The FARR Preloved Pop-up Shop is OPEN! SHOP a selection of preloved household goods and furniture 🏠🪑🖼️ Preloved items are from our Burgersdorp, Renosterberg and Hanover Projects which closed earlier this year. ‼️ All stock must go! CASH purchases only. No card facilities available. 📍 FARR Head OfficeUnit 5 Amber PlaceAmber CloseBellville ⏱️ Opening times:Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 15:00Closed: Weekends and Public Holidays For more information contact (021) 686-2646 / info@farrsa.org.zaHope to see you there! #preloved #prelovedgoodquality #nonprofits #nonprofitorganizations #charityshop ... See MoreSee Less

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MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Programme – Funds raised April 2025 Thank you to all our loyal Friends of FARR for swiping your MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Cards at Woolworths. Thanks to you the nett funds raised in April 2025 amounted to R68.27 We have also received word that the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet and WRewards are joining to create one bigger and better loyalty programme – Woolworths MyDifference. This combined 'get' and 'give' programme brings together the best of MySchool and WRewards – and so much more! We will share more about this new development as soon as we have received more information. In the meantime, we encourage all supporters to continue swiping their MySchool cards when making a purchase at Woolworths. Every swipe counts! GET INVOLVED and get swiping! #nonprofitfundraiser #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitsponsor #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitsupport #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitwork #nonprofitsouthafrica ... See MoreSee Less

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FARR Prince Albert Project – FAStrap© Course We are very grateful to project funder, Aware_ZA for sponsoring a four-day, intensive FAStrap© Course in Prince Albert, facilitated by Therin Stroucken on 20 – 23 May 2025. The course was attended by 23 community members who participated in all discussions and activities with gusto. Amongst the many different modules presented, all were especially interested in the discussions centred around building self-esteem, the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrun Disorder (FASD), gender-based violence and trusted/effective discipline techniques. Ms Stroucken commented: “Facilitating a course where all arrived punctually, participated enthusiastically, laughed and shared their own stories and knowledge was an absolute pleasure.I would also like to extend my gratitude to the FARR Prince Albert team for all their hard work behind the scenes: recruiting participants, organizing catering, a fabulous venue etc. It is no mean feat to have such a successful week, and so I THANK YOU ALL.”#communitytraining #communityeducation #fasd #fasdawareness #nonprofits #nonprofitorganisation #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing ... See MoreSee Less

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