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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

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Foundation for Alcohol Related Research
Focus - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
info@farrsa.org.za
(021) 686-2645
South Africa
FARR Renosterberg Project – Thanking stakeholder FARR Renosterberg Project – Thanking stakeholders What a roller coaster ride, 2024! Last week the Renosterberg team surprised 3 of the local Primary Health Care Clinic’s in Renosterberg, with a beautiful and delicious cake to say THANK YOU for their ongoing support and commitment to the FARR Renosterberg Project. With this gesture they also expressed their appreciation for working together and everything they too are doing for the community. In Keurtjiekloof they also celebrated the Certificate they received, for Complaint Good and Ideal Clinic Status – Platinum, which they received form the Department of Health. Well done Keurtjieskloof Clinic, it is truly an honour to be working with such a brilliant team and Clinic. Today we also express thanks to project funder, Scatec for providing us the means to support the Petrusville, Philipstown and Keurtjiekloof communities. #communitysupport #pregnancysupport #communitystakeholders #fasdprevention #fasdawareness #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
FARR – What we do Community Support: Senior Ci FARR – What we do Community Support: Senior Citizen Support Programme As FARR strives to support community members in various stages of life, we cannot forget about the seniors in these communities. Seniors and grandparents play an immeasurably important role as caregivers and as opinion leaders, in our communities. FARR developed the Senior Citizen Support Programme, to learn from our Senior Citizens, and to empower them to fully realize their potential for development and contribution to their communities. The Senior Citizen Support Programme consists of 11 support sessions per year and participants must be a grandparent and 50 years or older. Topics include gender base violence, abuse, gaining knowledge about chronic health conditions, assisting them to realize the importance of their personal legacy etc. Empasis is also placed on understanding the effects of drugs and substance abuse (including FASD) on their health and in our communities. Light refreshments are served during each support session and facilitators make use of creative and interactive activities to ensure a positive interaction within the group. Want to get INVOLVED? Here’s how: DONATE: craft items SPONSOR: a Senior Citizen’s Support Programme Contact us for more information: ✉️ info@farrsa.org.za 📞 021 686 2646 #seniorsupport #communitysupport #communitysupportservices #communityeducation #fasdawareness #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitfunding #nonprofitsponsor
FARR Graaff-Reinet Project – 9-Month Baby Clinic FARR Graaff-Reinet Project – 9-Month Baby Clinic The Graaff-Reinet Project hosted a 9-Month Baby Clinic from 25 to 27 November 2024. During the clinic Medical Practitioners, Dr Njabula Mabaso and Dr Ashira Vania examined 63 babies (9 clients from Nieu-Bethesda were transported to the clinic, whilst 54 clients were from Graaff-Reinet) born of mothers who participated in FARR’s Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© (HMHB©) Programme. These babies were all at the age of 9 months and above at the time of the clinic. These paediatric examinations are predominantly to screen for FASD and to assess the general health of the baby, for which the necessary referrals are made. These clinics are also a way of ascertaining the impact of our FASD Prevention Programme (HMHB©). Both Medical Practitioners examined these babies with the utmost care and attention and all the clients were highly appreciative of the service that they have received during this clinic. They were impressed with the thorough examinations that were conducted on their babies. Time was taken to explain any health concerns the baby may be experiencing to the clients (mother/caregiver), while also educating these clients about general care for themselves as well as for their babies. Thank you to the project staff for assisting the Medical Practitioners in facilitating the 9-Month Baby Clinic in a highly professional manner. Thank you to project funder, Aware.org for enabling this Baby Clinic to take place. #healthypregnancy #healthybaby #pregnancysupport #paediatrics #fasdprevention #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitfunding #nonprofitsponsor
FARR Hanover Project – Disability & Senior Citiz FARR Hanover Project – Disability & Senior Citizen Support Programmes On 4 December the Hanover team handed out gifts made up of donated items and items purchased from funds raised through the Hanover Preloved Shop. Participants of the Disability Support group each received a gift pack filled with a bean bag for their child, as well as soap and facecloths. While the Senior Citizens each received soap, a facecloth and chocolates for the festive season. All the participants were very excited and gratefully received their gifts. A heartfelt thank you to each individual or organisation that donated towards our cause, you truly helped warm hearts in our community. #communitysupport #communityeducation #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitdonors #nonprofitdonations
FARR – BackaBuddy Fundraising Campaign We have FARR – BackaBuddy Fundraising Campaign We have launched a fundraising campaign to raising funds for our research-based non-profit organisation's researchers, Ms Mandi Broodryk, Dr Jaco Louw and Dr Leana Olivier (CEO), to travel to Seattle, WA in the United States Of America in March 2025 to present at the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). Our abstract was accepted for a 90-minute breakout session to share our research and experience working in the FASD field in South Africa, a developing country, which has the highest published FASD prevalence rates in the world. We are leaders in South Africa in FASD Prevalence Studies, having conducted 19 Prevalence studies across South Africa to date. It is thus vital for us to represent South Africa at this International Conference on FASDs, to share our research and expertise with the international research community as well as learn from other delegates attending from across the world to help us improve the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by FASD. Donate and assist these FARR Researchers to attends this international conference. No donation is too small. Every cent counts. Scan the QR Code or follow the link below to donate: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/ngo-researchers-to-attend-international-conference SHARE and help them get to Seattle, USA! Thank you❤️ Contact us for more information: ✉️ info@farrsa.org.za 📞 021 686 2626 #nonprofit #fundraising #fundraiser #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitfundraiser #fasd #fasdresearch #fasdconference
FARR Britstown Project – 9-Month Baby Clinic O FARR Britstown Project – 9-Month Baby Clinic On 22 November 2024 the Britstown Project hosted their annual 9-Month Baby Clinic, during which 18 babies were examined by Medical Practitioners Dr Ashira Vania and Dr Njabulo Mabaso. The mothers were so excited to have their babies examined by these experienced Medical Practitioners. It was also amazing to see the difference FARR has made in the community, based on the number of referrals made. Compared to previous years far fever referrals were made, a mere 3 referrals for nutrition and 2 other referrals for other health concerns. For a community such as Britstown, these referrals mean the world as they do not have access to doctors who can assist with serious health concerns. These referrals will thus assist our clients to follow the right pathways to have their babies seen by the correct specialists. We are extremely grateful for the ongoing support of project funder, De Aar Solar Power without whom bringing these services to Britstown would not have been possible. #healthpregnancy #healthybaby #pregnancysupport #paediatrics #fasdprevention #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitfunding #nonprofitsponsor
We have exciting news to share! We won an Africa We have exciting news to share! We won an African Health Excellence Award in the category 2024 Health Institution of the Year! It all started when FARR was nominated by an unknown “Friend of FARR” to participate in the African Health Excellence Awards. A few submissions, an evaluation and exhibition stall at the African Health Excellence Summit followed. Great was our surprize when FARR was announced as one of 4 semi-finalists in Africa in the 2024 Health Institution of the Year category. To our greatest joy, FARR won this prestigious category and was bestowed with an impressive trophy and certificate at a stunning Awards Gala in Sandton on 30 November 2024. FARR CEO, Dr Leana Olivier, proudly received the awards on behalf of FARR and all our stakeholders and clients. She was accompanied by her son, Carlo and daughter-in-law Lise-Mae, who reside in Gauteng. But none of this would have been possible if not for each and every Friend of FARR, Stakeholder and FARR Staff Member that took the time to cast their vote for FARR! We are eternally grateful for your vote and continuous support! THANK YOU! Celebrate with us by sharing the happy news. @africanhealthexcellence_awards #award #africanhealthexcellenceawards #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitwork
FARR breaks new ground in Prieska! On 25 – 27 FARR breaks new ground in Prieska! On 25 – 27 November 2024, FARR broke new ground in Prieska, when a group of six FARR Staff Members travelled to this small town in the Northern Cape for an FASD Awareness campaign. On Monday, 25 Nov the campaign started with a community survey to determine the community’s knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Each community member who participated in the survey also received a FASD awareness talk (Do You Have 3 Minutes©) with a Do You Have 3-Minutes© card and a juice to thank them for their participation. On this day the staff endured temperatures as high as 39°C with the wind also howling up to 45km/h. But the weather was no match for these dedicated FARR Staff Members who persevered despite these conditions and completed 140 community surveys on their first day. The following two days, the team went out and completed even more FASD awareness talks with more community members in Prieska. Between the six Staff Members they reached 534 community members with their door-to-door awareness campaign. An astounding success! A special mention and word of thanks and appreciation to funder, Heineken for assisting us to raise awareness of FASD and the dangers of consuming alcohol during pregnancy in the community of Prieska. FASD is permanent but 100% preventable! Share the message: No amount of alcohol is safe any time during pregnancy #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #fasd #communityawareness #communityeducation #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitsmatter #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitwork #nonprofitfundraising
FARR Trompsburg Project – 16 Days of Activism ag FARR Trompsburg Project – 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) the Trompsburg Project participated in a march through the streets of Phaliso View. Together with other stakeholders, they spread awareness about GBV in the community. Afterwards, Trompsburg Community Workers embarked on a door-to-door campaign to spread awareness of the dangers of consuming alcohol during pregnancy. This was made possible by project funder, Aware.org to whom we are very grateful. 25 Nov – 10 Dec marks 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Let us BREAK THE SILENCE by promoting gender equality in all spaces of life and protecting the rights of woman and children and other vulnerable groups including persons with disabilities, older persons and the LGBTQIA+ community. ACT AGAINST ABUSE DO NOT LOOK AWAY! Where to get help: South African Police Service (SAPS) 📞 08600 10111 Gender-based Violence Command Centre (24 Hour Toll-Free Line) 📞 0800 428 428 Domestic Violence Helpline 📞 0800 150 150 📱 sms *120*7867# from any cell phone Childline South Africa (Child Abuse Toll-Free Line): 📞 0800 055 055 Legal Aid South Africa (If you cannot afford legal advice): 📞 0800 110 110 Commission for Gender Equality (Report Gender Discrimination & Abuse): 📞 0800 008 709 South African Human Rights Commission (To lodge a complaint about human rights violations): 📞 011 877 3600 #genderbasedviolence #genderbasedviolenceawareness #16daysofactivism #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence #16daysofactivismagainstgbv #fasdprevention #fasdawareness #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork
FARR De Aar Project – 9-Month Baby Clinic Lead FARR De Aar Project – 9-Month Baby Clinic Leading up the week of 18-21 November the De Aar team experienced a lot of excitement, as it was finally time for their 9-Month Baby clinic. A total of 135 babies were invited to attend and at the end of the week the De Aar team, with the assistance of Medical Practitioners, Dr Njabula Mabaso and Dr Ashira Vania examined 129 babies born of mothers who participated in FARR’s Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© (HMHB©) Programme. These 4 days were very busy, as more than 35 babies were examined each day. These paediatric examinations are predominantly to screen for FASD and to assess the general health of the baby, for which the necessary referrals are made. The De Aar team expressed their gratitude towards both Medical Practitioners, both of whom travelled from Gauteng to provide care to these babies and their mothers/caregivers. The referrals made will help the mothers to get the proper assistance required. A heartfelt word of thanks to project funder, Solar Capital De Aar for their ongoing support in helping us to assist our community and without whom this baby clinic would not have been possible. #healthpregnancy #healthybaby #pregnancysupport #paediatrics #fasdprevention #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitfunding #nonprofitsponsor
FARR Renosterberg Project – 16 Days of Activism FARR Renosterberg Project – 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) On 25 November, the Renosterberg team attended a Gender-Based Violence event in Petrusville hosted by Women with Purpose. Other stakeholders such as SAPS, Masikhathalelane Multi Complex, Reachable Ethembeni Trauma Centre, Touching Hearts etc. were also present. This was followed by a Door-to-Door campaign On 26 November executed by SAPS, FARR and all stakeholders mentioned about, together with the Renosterberg project funder Scatec with the aim to spread awareness about GBV in the community. Various themes emerged and were addressed during these events: What is a family relationship? What is domestic violence? What are my options if I am a victim of GBV / domestic violence? What is a protection order? Wo can apply for a protection order? What can I do if the offender disobeys a protection order? ACT AGAINST ABUSE DO NOT LOOK AWAY! Where to get help: South African Police Service (SAPS) 📞 08600 10111 Gender-based Violence Command Centre (24 Hour Toll-Free Line) 📞 0800 428 428 Domestic Violence Helpline 📞 0800 150 150 📱 sms *120*7867# from any cell phone Childline South Africa (Child Abuse Toll-Free Line): 📞 0800 055 055 Legal Aid South Africa (If you cannot afford legal advice): 📞 0800 110 110 Commission for Gender Equality (Report Gender Discrimination & Abuse): 📞 0800 008 709 South African Human Rights Commission (To lodge a complaint about human rights violations): 📞 011 877 3600 #genderbasedviolence #genderbasedviolenceawareness #16daysofactivism #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence #16daysofactivismagainstgbv #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
FARR Hanover Project – Adolescent Support Progra FARR Hanover Project – Adolescent Support Programme On 4 December the Hanover team handed out gift packs to the adolescents participating in their Adolescent Support Programme. The items inside were partially sponsored by the CTICC Cares Campaign and the other items were purchased from funds raised through the Hanover Preloved Shop. During the support session the adolescents were once again made aware of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other situation to keep an eye open for during the festive season. They also shared their highlights of being part of the group for the year. They laughed, shared stories and enjoyed the gifts they received and some refreshing watermelon. Thank you to project funder, Scatec for making these sessions possible. Also, a huge thank you to the kind donors that continue to donate to our cause. #communitysupport #communityeducation #genderbasedviolenceawareness #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitdonors #nonprofitdonations
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FARR Graaff-Reinet Project – 9-Month Baby Clinic The Graaff-Reinet Project hosted a 9-Month Baby Clinic from 25 to 27 November 2024. During the clinic Medical Practitioners, Dr Njabula Mabaso and Dr Ashira Vania examined 63 babies (9 clients from Nieu-Bethesda were transported to the clinic, whilst 54 clients were from Graaff-Reinet) born of mothers who participated in FARR’s Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© (HMHB©) Programme. These babies were all at the age of 9 months and above at the time of the clinic. These paediatric examinations are predominantly to screen for FASD and to assess the general health of the baby, for which the necessary referrals are made. These clinics are also a way of ascertaining the impact of our FASD Prevention Programme (HMHB©). Both Medical Practitioners examined these babies with the utmost care and attention and all the clients were highly appreciative of the service that they have received during this clinic. They were impressed with the thorough examinations that were conducted on their babies. Time was taken to explain any health concerns the baby may be experiencing to the clients (mother/caregiver), while also educating these clients about general care for themselves as well as for their babies. Thank you to the project staff for assisting the Medical Practitioners in facilitating the 9-Month Baby Clinic in a highly professional manner. Thank you to project funder, Aware_ZA for enabling this Baby Clinic to take place.#healthypregnancy #healthybaby #pregnancysupport #paediatrics #fasdprevention #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitfunding #nonprofitsponsor ... See MoreSee Less

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FARR – BackaBuddy Fundraising Campaign We have launched a fundraising campaign to raising funds for our research-based non-profit organisation's researchers, Ms Mandi Broodryk, Dr Jaco Louw and Dr Leana Olivier (CEO), to travel to Seattle, WA in the United States Of America in March 2025 to present at the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). Our abstract was accepted for a 90-minute breakout session to share our research and experience working in the FASD field in South Africa, a developing country, which has the highest published FASD prevalence rates in the world. We are leaders in South Africa in FASD Prevalence Studies, having conducted 19 Prevalence studies across South Africa to date. It is thus vital for us to represent South Africa at this International Conference on FASDs, to share our research and expertise with the international research community as well as learn from other delegates attending from across the world to help us improve the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by FASD. Donate and assist these FARR Researchers to attends this international conference. No donation is too small. Every cent counts.Scan the QR Code or follow the link below to donate:www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/ngo-researchers-to-attend-international-conference SHARE and help them get to Seattle, USA! Thank you❤️ Contact us for more information:✉️ info@farrsa.org.za📞 021 686 2626#nonprofit #fundraising #fundraiser #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitfundraiser #FASD #FASDResearch #fasdconference ... See MoreSee Less

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