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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 – Knit with Love 🌟 In Prince Albert there is a formidable team of ladies at Huis Kweekvallei that support the FARR Prince Albert project by knitting soft, colourful and loveable little bears for clients of our Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© Programme. Christel Botes (Prince Albert Project Coordinator) was a privileged to spend some time with this friendly and precious group on 21 July 2025 to thank the ladies for their support. A huge “Thank You” to Ilze Koorts, the Manager of Huis Kweekvallei, for creating the opportunity and time for this activity that benefits our pregnant clients and their babies. ❤️ Amazingly the Prince Albert Project has received 71 knitted bears in 2025 and a total of 115 from last year. The newest member of the knitting group is Lydia September that has started knitting only a few weeks ago and already completed her first knitting project. Well done, Lydia! The proud members of the group are (photo 2 from left to right): Grieta van Eck (89), Magrieta Mostert (93), Engela Botes (87), Lydia September (70), Sussie Alberts(60), Bettie Alberts (71), Babs du Toit (90) and Grieta Botes(82). (Not included in the photo, but part of the team is Tos Swanepoel (86) and Dapné van Zyl (76). We salute all of you for your contribution in “Shaping Brighter Futures” in our community. #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #pregnancysupport #nonprofits #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitsupport #nonprofitmarketing
FARR International FASD Day Campaign 🫶 Greate FARR International FASD Day Campaign 🫶 Greater IMPACT with your SUPPORT! 🌟The 9th of September is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day, a day devoted to raising awareness of FASD, to encourage prevention and support. This year we are excited to launch a campaign dedicated to supporting pregnant women to have healthy pregnancies, and in so doing “Shaping Brighter Futures” for their children! “Shaping Brighter Futures” starts during pregnancy! With YOUR SUPPORT we would like to distribute care packages for MOM & BABY to 730 pregnant clients currently participating in our ante- and postnatal programme called the Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© Programme. These pregnant women are living in rural / impoverished communities and need all the love and support they can get as they prepare for the birth of their babies. ❤️ DONATION FOR MOM AND BABY: For baby: ✨Clothing ✨Knitted jerseys ✨Blankets ✨Nappies & Toiletries ✨Toys & Books For mom: ✨Maternity pads ✨Nipple cream ✨Toiletries 📍 Donation drop off: ⏰Monday – Friday (08:00 – 16:00) FARR Head Office Unit 5 Amber Place Amber Close Bellville Alternatively, donations can be delivered to any of our Project Offices. ‼️Due date: 5 September 2025 or 6 September (at an event TBA). Other ways to GET INVOLVED in commemoration of International FASD Day (see pinned post for more information): 1️⃣ EMOTIONAL SUPPORT to pregnant women 2️⃣ Share a message of HOPE on 9 Sept SWIPE to read STORIES OF IMPACT! For more information contact: info@farrsa.org.za / 021 686 2646 #fasdawareness #fasdawarenessmonth #pregnancysupport #antenataleducation #postnatalsupport #nonprofit #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitwork #nonprofitsupport #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitdonors
FARR Training and Education – Think Twice Worksh FARR Training and Education – Think Twice Workshop 📍 FARR Prince Albert Project , Western Cape | 9 July 2025 ✨ On 9 July 2025, Training Facilitator Estelle Pillay travelled from Cape Town to Prince Albert to host a powerful Think Twice Workshop with 21 local men. The session tackled the impact of alcohol on health, family life, and the vital role fathers and partners play in shaping brighter futures. From honest conversations about substance abuse in South Africa to a lively party role-play that explored peer pressure, the workshop brought crucial insights to the surface especially around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and how consuming alcohol during pregnancy can harmful to the unborn baby or fetus. Feedback from participants included: ✅ “Dit het my geleer om positiewe veranderinge te maak in my lewe.” ✅ “Nou het ek meer kennis en blootstelling om die inligting te deel met ander persone.” The Think Twice Workshop was followed by the Legacy Dad Course building on the momentum of the Think Twice Workshop to equip men with the tools to lead with purpose and break harmful cycles in their homes and communities (more about the course in a future post). 🌟 Real change isn’t easy, especially when men return to environments where alcohol use is normalised. But through open dialogue and continued support, these men are now better prepared to choose differently for themselves, their children, and generations to come. 🫶 A heartfelt thank you to our funder, the Discovery Fund, for making the Think Twice Workshop possible. Estelle Pillay, also expressed her deep appreciation to Project Coordinator, Christel Botes and her incredible team Anquenic Devenish and Semarine Goliath for their hard work in recruiting participants and setting up the venue. Your commitment made all the difference! #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #alcoholeducation #communitytraining #nonprofit #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitwork #nonprofitfunding
Mandela Day – 18 July 2025 On the afternoon of Mandela Day – 18 July 2025 On the afternoon of 18 July 2025, we hosted representatives from the CTICC at our Head Office in Bellville. During their visit FARR CEO, Dr Leana Olivier gave an overview of FARR, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and International FASD Day (commemorated on 9 September). Dr Olivier also presented our FASD Awareness Programme, the ‘Do You Have 3-Minutes?’ Programme to everyone in attendance. Each attendee received 5 ‘Do You Have 3-Minutes?’ cards and FASD knots and were encouraged to get involved and spread awareness about FASD and harmful effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Lastly, Ms Theresa Castle (Training Administrator) demonstrated how to tie a FASD knot, following which everyone participated by tying more knots with the assistance of FARR staff. We incredibly thankful to the @official_cticc for honouring FARR as their Legacy Community Partner and for blessing FARR with yet another generous donation. #mandeladay #nonprofits #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing #fasdawareness #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitdonors
FARR welcome Student Volunteer ✨ Mr Siphesihle FARR welcome Student Volunteer ✨ Mr Siphesihle Magonya completed a 40-hour voluntary placement at FARR from 7 - 11 July 2025. During the first two days, he participated in an orientation program led by various Unit Coordinators at the FARR Head Office and received foundational training on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), which forms the core of our organizational mission. During his time with us he assisted with: ✔️ General office administration, including reception desk duties ✔️ Data capturing within our Research Department, under the supervision of our Research Manager and Data Clerk ✔️ Auditing leave forms alongside the HR Coordinator ✔️ Preparing training materials such as toolkits, supported by our Training Coordinator and Clerk ✔️ Assisting with promotional material preparation for International FASD Day (9 September), including the creation of FASD knots 🌟 We are pleased to report that Siphesihle fulfilled his service-learning hours with enthusiasm and professionalism. He demonstrated a strong willingness to learn and participate actively in all assigned tasks. His friendly demeanour, and respectful engagement made a positive impression on our team. He consistently approached his responsibilities with care and diligence. 💡For more information about our student volunteer application process contact info@farrsa.org.za #studentvoluteer #volunteer #fasdawareness #nonprofits #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitwork
❓Missed the Webinar ❓ Webinar 1: FASD: Build ❓Missed the Webinar ❓ Webinar 1: FASD: Building Capacity for a Brighter Future Gain insight into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and how you can make a difference as Health Professional. 🌟 Watch the recording on the FARR YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/pk8Vm1-VU4M 🔗 Link in bio. #fasd #webinars #fasdeducation #fasdawareness #healthprofessionals #training #fasdtraining #nonprofit #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitwork
FARR Trompsburg Project – Healthy Mother Healthy FARR Trompsburg Project – Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© Programme What is more exciting than seeing a pregnant woman? Seeing 10 pregnant women together! The Trompsburg team held a baby shower for 10 of their Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© clients at the FARR office. As the mothers arrived, they enjoyed a warm cup of soup, while they got to know each other. They then had the opportunity to win some baby goodies by playing fun games. The Project Coordinator, Petro Kleingeld discussed the fetal development chart with them and again explained why it is so important not to use any amount of alcohol for the duration of their pregnancy. While enjoying a cup of tea and some cake, they could each decorate a body vest with a message for their baby, following which they again had the opportunity to win some baby items by answering some questions about preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). All agreed that it was an enjoyable afternoon. Thank you to project funder, Aware.org for enabling us to educate and support pregnant woman in Trompsburg. #pregnancysupport #pregnancyeducation #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #healthypregnancy #nonprofits #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
🇿🇦 Mandela Day (18 July 2025) 🫶 What be 🇿🇦 Mandela Day (18 July 2025) 🫶 What better way to support FARR this Mandela Day (18 July 2025) than by supporting our International FASD Day Campaign and Donation Drive for Mom and Baby? This year we are excited to launch a campaign dedicated to supporting pregnant woman to have healthy pregnancies, and in so doing “Shaping Brighter Futures” for their children! “Shaping Brighter Futures” starts during pregnancy! YOU can SUPPORT us on Mandela Day and leading up to 9 September (International FASD Day): ❤️ DONATION for mom and baby Assist pregnant woman living in rural / impoverished communities in preparation for the birth of their baby by donating goods for mom and baby. These donations will directly benefit our 730 pregnant clients currently participating in our Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© Programme. For baby: ✨Clothing ✨Knitted jerseys ✨Blankets ✨Nappies & Toiletries ✨Toys & Books For mom: ✨Maternity pads ✨Nipple cream ✨Toiletries 📍 Donation drop off: ⏰Monday – Friday (08:00 – 16:00) ✅ FARR Head Office Unit 5 Amber Place Amber Close Bellville ✅ FARR Project Offices: Vredenburg Prince Albert Trompsburg De Aar Britstown Upington Graaff-Reinet ‼️Due date: For Mandela Day: 18 July 2025 Alternatively by: 15 August 2025 or 6 September 2025 (at an event TBA). SHARE and show your support! For more information contact: info@farrsa.org.za / 021 686 2646 #donationdrive #mandeladay #nelsonmandeladay #pregnancysupport #healthypregnancy #nonprofits #nonprofitwork #nonprofitorganisation #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitdonors #nonprofitmarketing
MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Programme – Funds ra MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Programme – Funds raised May 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 May 2025 amounted to R30.70 Thank you for your support. Every swipe counts! GET INVOLVED and get swiping! #nonprofitfundraiser #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitsponsor #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitsupport #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitwork #nonprofitsouthafrica
FARR De Aar Project – Alcohol Harm Reduction Sem FARR De Aar Project – Alcohol Harm Reduction Seminar for Professionals Are you a Medical Professional, Social Worker, Educator or ECD Practitioner working in De Aar (Northern Cape Province) or surrounding areas? Join us for an Alcohol Harm Reduction Seminar, where we will be discussing ‘Shaping Brighter Futures’ and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). 🗓️ 24 July 2025 ⏱️ 08:30 for 09:00 📍 De Aar High School, De Aar ❗️ RSVP by: 09 July 2025 ✉️ deaar@farrsa.org.za 📞 081 094 8451 🌟 Please note: the seminar is sponsored and there is thus no registration fee. #fasdtraining #professionalseminar #fasdprevention #fasdawareness #fasdresearch #fasdeducation #fasdsupport #nonprofits #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitmarketing
FARR Trompsburg Project: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Di FARR Trompsburg Project: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness 🌟 Two Health Care Professionals in Trompsburg sharing their feedback after attending a “Do You Have 3-Minutes” FASD Awareness session and are excited to share what they have learnt with their patients. 🫶 Thank you to project funder, @aware.org.za for enabling FARR to spread awareness of FASD in the Trompsburg community. For more information about the programme and awareness cards (available in multiple languages) contact: training@farrsa.org.za / 021 6862646 #fasdaware #fasd #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #fasdeducation #fasdtraining #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
FARR Training and Education – Legacy Dad Course FARR Training and Education – Legacy Dad Course 📍 Murraysburg, Western Cape | 11-12 June 2025 🫶 FARR wishes to thank the Discovery Fund for providing funding to present a Legacy Dad Course and a Think Twice Workshop in the rural town of Murraysburg in the Central Karoo region of the Western Cape, from the 11-12th June 2025. Already in 2024 a plea was received from the local Department of Social Development to include their (very isolated) community and specifically men/fathers, in FARR’s training initiatives. They were therefore overjoyed when informed of the sponsorship and quickly set out to determine dates and start with the recruitment of participants. With the able assistance of Ms Melanie Hendriks and Mr Isaac Dokter from the Department, a total of 26 men formed part of the Think Twice Workshop (presented by Ms Therin Stroucken, as posted about previously) and 25 attended the Legacy Dad Course (presented by Mr Pieta Nel). 🌟 Over the two days, lively discussions were held and ideas shared regarding the importance of males being present in their children’s lives and striving towards being positive role models for their children and partners. It was clear that the men deeply appreciated this opportunity to open up about their feelings and experiences. Some of the comments received afterwards included: ✅ “Dads should plan their lives and times to practice the skill to become a legacy Dad.” ✅ “You don’t’ need to have good finance to be a good dad. You just need to be there physically to support your child.” ✅ “…. I have learned that a father must pay attention and respect his child. And to be there for the child when you spend time with you’re child.” Most certainly a very fruitful two days were shared with the men. They pleaded for FARR to come back to present more training, with one participant stating: “Invite more men and the women must also be included, because the are some part that I wish some women were here to fully understand how difficult it can be to be a father/Dad.” #fasdawareness #alcoholeducation #communityeducation #communitytraining #nonprofit #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitwork
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ORDER your FASD Knots and Button Badges TODAY!🌟 To commemorate International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Day on 9 September, you can now order FASD knots and button badges from FARR to share with community members, colleagues, friends and family. These knots/button badges are worn on one’s chest to raise awareness about FASD.🛒 Cost:FASD Knots (packet of 9): R30.00FASD Button Badges (packet of 9): R60.00 🚚 Delivery:Delivery can be arranged via Courier Guy or Paxi at the buyer’s expense. Kindly provide the delivery address upon placing an order. 📍 Collection:FARRUnit 5, Amber PlaceAmber CloseBellvilleCape Town ‼️ Order DEADLINE:Kindly place your order by Thurs, 28 Aug 2025 ❗️ To order contact: reception@farrsa.org.zaStand with us on International FASD Day (9 Sept 2025) by wearing a white shirt and FASD Button Badge and sharing a message of HOPE🫶 with pregnant woman across South Africa, encouraging them to abstain from alcohol use during pregnancy and to seek support if necessary. 🫶 Tag FARR on Socials and we will share your message of HOPE! Stand with us by supporting pregnant woman to have healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies, and in so doing “Shaping Brighter Futures” for their children! ‘No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy’#fasdawareness #fasdawarenessmonth #fasdawarenessday #nonprofit #nonprofitorganisation #nonprofitwork #nonprofitsupport #nonprofitmarketing ... See MoreSee Less

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FARR Trompsburg Project – Moving to a new premises 🚛 The FARR Trompsburg office is moving!On 1 September, the team will open the doors of their new office.📍 19 Van Riebeeck Street, Trompsburg However, as the vegetable garden is coming along beautifully at the current Trompsburg office, the team has decided that the veggies should also move! This means that for the next few weeks the vegetable plants will be carefully moved to the new patch, to ensure that our pregnant Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© clients will be able to eat healthy food in the new season.#nonprofits #nonprofit #PregnancySupport #healthypregnacy #vegetablegardening #nonprofitsupport #nonprofitwork #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitmarketing ... See MoreSee Less

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FARR (Foundation for Alcohol Related Research) is in Western Cape, South Africa.

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🌟 Donations Needed! 🌟 With YOUR SUPPORT we would like to distribute care packages for MOM & BABY to 730 pregnant clients currently participating in our ante- and postnatal programme called the Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© Programme. These pregnant women are living in rural / impoverished communities and need all the love and support they can get as they prepare for the birth of their babies. This donation drive is directly related to FARR’s International FASD Day Campaign (see pinned post for more information) Please consider DONATING any of the following items towards our Donation Drive for Mom and Baby: For baby:✨Clothing✨Knitted jerseys✨Blankets✨Nappies & Toiletries✨Toys & Books For mom:✨Maternity pads✨Nipple cream✨Toiletries 📍 Donation drop off:⏰Monday – Friday (08:00 – 16:00) FARR Head OfficeUnit 5 Amber PlaceAmber CloseBellville Alternatively, donations can be delivered to any of our Project Offices (kindly contact us for the address). ‼️Due date:5 September 2025 or 6 September (at an event TBA). For more information contact:info@farrsa.org.za / 021 686 2646 🫶 Thank you to the CTICC for starting us off with a donation of baby clothing and toys, handed over during a visit to our office on Mandela Day. We truly appreciate the continuous support of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and the CTICC Cares Campaign. #fasdawareness #fasdawarenessmonth #pregnancysupport #antenataleducation #postnatalsupport #nonprofit #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitwork #nonprofitsupport #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitdonors ... See MoreSee Less

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