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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 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⬇️
FARR Renosterberg Project – Legacy Dad Course an FARR Renosterberg Project – Legacy Dad Course and Think Twice© Workshop On 19 September 2024, Estelle Pillay (Training Facilitator) presented a 3-hour Think Twice workshop with 22 men at the FARR office in Phillipstown. This workshop addresses alcohol use and abuse, the risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant, and the role of the male partner in particular. The participants were concerned about the extent of alcohol's possible harm to the fetus and they showed great interest in seeing the stages of fetal development on the Fetal Developmental Chart. Learning about the effects of alcohol on the body and how it can harm an unborn baby seemed to capture their interest. After lunch the Legacy Dad Course was introduced by Rudi Nagel (Training Facilitator). This course, presented in collaboration with Bright Star Lifestyle (@brightstar.lifestyle) and the ‘The World Needs a Father’ aims to develop an understanding of the importance of being an involved father. The participants shared their experiences as dads and seemed eager to learn. A total of 22 men attended this course and received Certificates of Attendance upon completion on 20 September. FARR is tremendously grateful to the project funder, Scatec, for making these training initiatives possible. Sincere gratitude is extended to the FARR Phillipstown team, without whose diligent planning and recruiting for these sessions would not have been possible. #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #alcoholeducation #communityeducation #involvedfathers #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #nonprofitwork
Donation - Vroue-Landbouvereniging (VLV) On Thur Donation - Vroue-Landbouvereniging (VLV) On Thursday, 10 October 2024 FARR was visited by four members of the Parow Valley Branch of the Vroue-Landbouvereniging (VLV). They brought along some beautifully knitted jerseys and booties which they wanted to donate. They had heard of FARR from their Parow Branch, who in the past also made wonderful donations to our projects. As it was their first visit to the organisation, some time was spent explaining the organisation’s activities and programmes. They were also given copies of FARR’s latest Annual Newsletter. The group was especially impressed to hear that FARR had supported 791 pregnant women within the Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby© Programme in the previous financial year, and that their items would be utilised for babies assisted within this Programme. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to Ms Rita Lloyd, Ms Dorette Biccard, Ms Stefanie Scott, Ms Riëtte Buitendag and all the members who helped to knit these lovely items. It will certainly warm the hearts and little bodies of our clients and their babies. Your hard work and hours spent creating them are truly appreciated. #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitdonors #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitdonation #nonprofitmarketing #pregnancysupport #fasdprevention
Friends of FARR we need your support! FARR has be Friends of FARR we need your support! 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: Use AHEA 047 as reference. (Banking details in image above). - 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) Your vote would mean so much to us! Voting closes 15 Nov 2024. Share, vote and help us take home the win! #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #award #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitmarketing
FARR Trompsburg Project – Senior Citizen Support FARR Trompsburg Project – Senior Citizen Support Programme Pin a flower on your hat and smile! On 17 October the Senior Citizens of Trompsburg had their monthly Support Programme. During this event the seniors were asked to share one bad thing that had happened to them. They all had the opportunity to share what was on their hearts, and everyone realised that life was tough for all in the room. But then the Project Coordinator encouraged them to share TWO things that they are thankful or happy about. What a joy to realise that we still have more good in our lives than bad. They then made two flowers each to pin to their hats, to remind them that we always have to look for the positives in our lives. Thank you to project funder, Aware.org for enabling us to support and educate the seniors of Trompsburg #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #fasdeducation #communitysupport #communityeducation #seniorsupport #senioreducation #seniorempowerment #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitfundraising
FARR Burgersdorp Project – Legacy Dad Course and FARR Burgersdorp Project – Legacy Dad Course and Think Twice© Workshop On 17 – 18 September 2024, Training Facilitators Rudi Nagel and Estelle Pillay travelled to Burgersdorp to facilitate a Legacy Dad Course and Think Twice© Workshop hosted at Lulama Futshane. With a total of 33 young men in attendance, the day kicked of with the Think Twice© Workshop, during which they appeared to really enjoy the roleplay “party” which aims represents the quantity of alcohol consumed at a party. The volume of one standard drink of alcohol truly shocked them. They did not realise the harm that alcohol can cause to the body. Some of them admitted that they have a problem with alcohol misuse and are seriously thinking of changing their drinking patterns. The Legacy Dad Course facilitated by Rudi Nagel started after lunch, the afternoon and the next day were dedicated to this course. The course, presented in collaboration with Bright Star Lifestyle (@brightstar.lifestyle) and the ‘The World Needs a Father’ aims to develop an understanding of the importance of being an involved father. Discussion sessions gave these young fathers and prospective fathers an opportunity to share about their own role as a father and learn from each other. It's evident from the comments below that the participants gained knowledge from the training and are eager to put it to use: • “I would like to thank FARR for teaching us a lot about alcohol Abuse and also thank our Center Managers for Organising Such an Educational Proggrame for us, because now with this training we will be able to understand the outcomes of Alcohol.” • “My valuable is ta I want to lose Drugs and Alcohol I want to go bank school or work. I whant to mark Good Friend.” We are grateful to project funder, Scatec; without whose contribution this training would not have been possible. Training initiatives like these are so important to help our young people to make informed decisions. A special thanks goes out to the Burgersdorp team for their support. #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #alcoholeducation #communityeducation #involvedfathers #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #nonprofitwork
FARR Strategic and Operational Planning Meeting 20 FARR Strategic and Operational Planning Meeting 2024 Last week, 30 Sept – 3 Oct we had to privilege of hosting all (expect 2) staff members at our Head Office in Bellville, Cape Town for our yearly Strategic and Operational Planning Meeting and Annual General Meeting. For many of our staff members this was a special occasion they had been looking forward to for some time, travelling from various projects in the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Free State Provinces. With 42 staff members in attendance, we kicked off the week by celebrating FARR’s nomination for an African Health Excellence Award by toasting to non-alcoholic champagne! Support is by voting! SMS: AHEA 047 to34855. Voting closes 15 Nov 2024. Project and Unit Coordinators learnt about our SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) Universe from the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation. They discussed monitoring and evaluation and our impact and strategic and operational plan as an organization, while also discussing various operational matters. The Community Workers learnt how they could contribute towards FARR’s work on Social Media and discussed the various prevention and support programmes in which they are involved while sharing highlights and challenges they may be facing – supporting one another towards solutions. They also attended various training sessions contributing to their own personal and occupational growth. We concluded the week with our AGM hosted at the CTICC 2 (more about that later) and Year End Function on 3 October, before staff hit the long road back home on Fri, 4 October. What a wonderful week to have the FARR Family together! #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #fasdprevention #fasdawareness #fasdsupport #fasdeducation #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitsector
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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 ... See MoreSee Less

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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. FARR is very grateful to our sponsors for enabling the roll out of these seminars and to be a catalyst for improved communication and greater collaboration amongst stakeholders. The benefits therefore stretch much further than the event itself as the increased knowledge and understanding positively filters through to the communities that we serve. Continue following along, as we share more about our work.#fasdawareness #fasdprevention #fasdeducation #seminar #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing ... See MoreSee Less

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