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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
FASD Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ: Can Fetal FASD Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ: Can Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) be cured? ✨ FASD CANNOT be cured. The damage caused to the developing fetus is permanent and cannot be reversed. Fortunately, FASD is 100% preventable, by not exposing the developing fetus to alcohol during pregnancy! ‼️ It is essential to note that there is NO TIME during pregnancy when an embryo or fetus is not vulnerable to alcohol exposure. There is also NO RISK-FREE AMOUNT of alcohol that can be used. The best decision is to completely ABSTAIN from alcohol use during pregnancy, or if a woman or couple are planning a pregnancy. 🫶 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
🌟 Join us - Facebook Live! 🌟 FASD: Understa 🌟 Join us - Facebook Live! 🌟 FASD: Understanding, Not Blaming. Supporting, Not Shaming FARR CEO, Dr Leana Olivier will be joining @rethinkyourdrink_za for another insightful discussion about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is one of the most prevalent, yet misunderstood, public health challenges in South Africa. It affects thousands of children each year, shaping their development and opportunities in life. While the condition is entirely preventable, its roots lie not in personal failure, but in social, economic and systemic neglect. This Facebook Live is an opportunity to speak directly to mothers and caregivers; not to judge, but to understand; not to shame, but to support. We will unpack what FASD is, why it happens, and what can be done to ensure that no mother feels alone, and no child is left behind. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025 🕐 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 📍 Live on Facebook Rethink Your Drink ZA Join and RSVP for the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Z8jGKvh2d/ #fasd #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #fasdsupport #nonprofit #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
👓 FARR Trompsburg Project – Donate Old Specta 👓 FARR Trompsburg Project – Donate Old Spectacle Frames 👓 🌟 The FARR Trompsburg team are eager to support one of their loyal stakeholders, the University of the Free State, who have launched a project to collect old spectacle frames. These frames will be used by the Optometry Department of the University of the Free State to provide much needed glasses to patients. 🙏🏻 We urge you to consider donating any old spectacle frames in support of this project. 🫶 Donations can be delivered to one of the following locations: 📍 FARR Trompsburg Office – 11 Reitz Street, Trompsburg (Petro Kleingeld) 📍 26 Dawid Street, Trompsburg (Mimmie Wilmot or Christine Jacobs) Good sight is not enjoyed by everyone, and in supporting this project you will be making someone’s life that much brighter! ☀️🤓 #spectacles👓 #communitysuport #nonprofit #donation #giftofsight
Set your calendar reminders and join us Live on Th Set your calendar reminders and join us Live on The South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s Facebook page! FARR CEO, Dr Leana Olivier will be joining SADAG’s Online Ask The Expert session to dive into the topic of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). 📅 Date: Friday, 25 April 🕐 Time: 13:00 (SAT) 📍 Live on Facebook The South African Depression and Anxiety Group We are looking forward to this insightful discussing @sadag_official #AskTheExpert #fasd #fasdprevention #fasdawareness #fasdsupport #nonprofits #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitwork #nonprofitsupport #facebooklive
Welcome to a preview of the first of a series of v Welcome to a preview of the first of a series of videos, addressing key aspects related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). In the first video we will explain what Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is, what causes it and how it presents in children and adults. Watch the full video on the FARR YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/pk8Vm1-VU4M Link in bio. #fasd #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #youtube #youtubevideo #youtubechannel #nonprofit #nonprofitorganisation #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
Wishing our Stakeholders and Friends of FARR a ble Wishing our Stakeholders and Friends of FARR a blessed Easter! As a token of appreciation our Project teams have been delivering easter eggs to Primary Healthcare Clinic in their communities, thanking the staff for their support. FARR appreciate all Healthcare Workers daily commitment in supporting us in “Shaping Brighter Futures”. The help and support from nurses and staff in our project areas, makes it easier to reach pregnant mothers and to spread the message that ‘no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy’. The clinics also allow us to do FASD awareness talks with patients waiting to be seen. On behalf of all our project staff, we would like to thank our stakeholders in the public health system for their loyal support. 📸 of the FARR Prince Albert and Trompsburg teams delivering easter eggs. And with that a special thank you to project funder, Aware.org for enabling us to deliver essential services in these communities. 📸 1: Merweville Clinic. From left to right: Anquenic Devenish (FARR Community Worker); Yolande Moos; Ceria Lottering; Semarin Goliath (FARR Community Worker). 📸 2: Prince Albert Clinic. From left to right: Semarin Goliath (FARR Community Worker) and Operational Manager, Eugene Usamabahoro. 📸 3: Leeu-Gamka Clinic. Front left to right: Tersia Adam; Rachel Sols; Sr. Cathrine Matyila; Annelise Sicwebu, Katrina Fortuin and Cale Jonkers. Back left to right: Gail Jacobs; Lorraine Klink; Sr. Fabio Fritz; Veronica Draaihaar; Alviria Lottering; Simone Jooste; Shane September, Davin Badenhorst. 📸 4: Trompsburg Clinic: From left to right: Shanice van Wyk (FARR Community Worker), Clinic Staff and Isabel Motshabi (FARR Community Worker). 📸 5: Trompburg Clinic Staff Member #easter #easteregg #healthcareworker #healthcareclinic #pregnancysupport #communitysuport #nonprofits #nonprofitorganizations
FARR Trompsburg Project – Healthy Mother Healthy FARR Trompsburg Project – Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© Programme What to do with old T-shirts and extra craft materials? Make a teddy for your baby! The Trompsburg Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© clients enjoyed a morning of socialising while being productive, when they recently got together to make teddies for their babies. They repurposed FARR T-shirts and creatively decorated their teddies. Each teddy has its own unique look and each mother’s love was poured into the teddy. The ladies enjoyed a morning of chatting and laughing together. Thanks to project funder Aware.org, each expectant mother could enjoy some soup and a drink while attending this group support session and each received a small pack of nappies as gift. What an amazing way to shower your baby with love! Handmade toys made with a mother’s love! #fasdprevention #fasdawareness #pregnancysupport #healthypregnacy #pregnancyeducation #antenatalclass #nonprofit #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
🏆 2025 International FASD Starfish Award 🏆 🏆 2025 International FASD Starfish Award 🏆 FARR is extremely proud to announce that the International FASD Starfish Award was awarded to FARR CEO, Dr Leana Olivier. ⭐️ This a lifetime achievement award to a person for his/her outstanding work in FASD research, awareness, and prevention and “for making a difference” in the lives of people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The award ceremony took place on 23 March 2025 during the closing ceremony of the 9th International Research Conference on FASD in Seattle, United States of America. 📸 1: Dr Leana Olivier with her award 📸 2: From left to right: ✨Prof Joanne Weinberg, PhD, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, Emerita, Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, who announced the recipient of the award. ✨ Ms Mandi Broodryk, FARR’s Research Unit Coordinator, who introduced Dr Leana Olivier. ✨ Ms Maggie May and Ms CJ Lutke, two young people living with FASD, did the handing over of the beautiful bouquet of flowers and the prestigious crystal award. 📸 3: Dr Leana Olivier with members of the FASD Conference Committee and international FASD leaders. From left to right: ✨ Professor Elizabeth Elliott, Professor of Paediatrics; Consultant Paediatrician Sydney Children’s Hospital Network; and Leadership Fellow, National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, Australia. ✨ Dr Leana Olivier ✨ Professor Christine Loock, Associate Professor of Developmental and Social Pediatrician, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, BC Children’s Hospital & Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Vancouver, BC, Canada. 👏🏻 Well done Dr Leana Olivier! The FARR Family are beaming with pride and so proud of your exceptional achievement. ❤️ Join us by congratulating Dr Leana Olivier in the comments below. #fasd2025 #fasdconference #fasdresearch #fasdawareness #fasdprevention #fasdsupport #fasdstarfishaward #starfishaward #fasdunited #nonprofit #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitwork
We are excited to share the success of the recent We are excited to share the success of the recent FAStrap© Course and Think Twice Workshop, which brought together a vibrant group of 25 participants, eager to learn and grow. The training, facilitated by Estelle Pillay, was held in Keimoes on 25 - 28 March 2025. 🌟 The FAStrap© Course covers key topics such as dangers of alcohol use/abuse, especially during pregnancy, self-image, nutrition, childcare, and child health—focusing on building confidence, health, and practical skills that participants can apply in their communities. Interactive activities such as group work, games, and roleplays made learning both fun and impactful. The video “All the Birdies Fly” resonated deeply, giving participants a powerful insight into the challenges faced by individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and their families. 🌟 The Think Twice Workshop was an eye-opener for many, with participants sharing how much they learned about the harmful effects of alcohol, especially during pregnancy. What participants had to say: ✅ “I didn’t realize how serious alcohol use during pregnancy could be.” ✅ “This workshop has opened my eyes to how important it is to spread awareness. I’m motivated to share what I’ve learned!” 🎉 The workshop also featured a fun and engaging ‘party’ activity that helped participants understand the safe limits of alcohol consumption for men and women. ‼️ No alcohol is present or consumed during this workshop. 🫶 A heartfelt thank you to our funder, Scatec, for making this course possible! Your support has created a lasting impact. On the third day of training, we were thrilled to welcome a representative from Scatec. It was an honour to have her witness the training in person, rather than just reading about it in a report. Her presence allowed her to see first-hand the positive effect FARR is having in the community, reinforcing the real-world impact of our work and strengthening the connection between our team and Scatec’s support. ❤️ We also want to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Keimoes (Upington) team for their tireless efforts in recruiting participants and organizing the training.
FARR Donation – Preloved clothing, shoes, books FARR Donation – Preloved clothing, shoes, books and DVD’s We are incredibly thankful to sisters Karen and Carol for their donation of preloved clothing, shoes, books and DVDs. This donation will be distributed between our one remaining Preloved Shop (located in Trompsburg) and our other project sites – going to those who need it most. ‘Shaping Brighter Futures’ with your support – thank you! #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitsupport #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitdonations
FARR Researchers attend 9th International Research FARR Researchers attend 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Seattle, USA From 21 to 23 March 2025, the FARR CEO, Dr Leana Olivier and FARR researchers, Dr Jaco Louw and Ms Mandi Broodryk attended the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Seattle, Washington (USA). Representing South Africa, which has the highest estimated prevalence of FASD globally, as a team they presented a 90-minute breakout session titled “FASD in South Africa: A spectrum of research and intervention” on 21 March 2025, as well as a co-plenary presentation titled “FASD prevention: A whole of society approach” on 22 March 2025. We want to thank each and every client, participant, colleague, stakeholder and sponsor for making it possible 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 in South Africa. Lastly a special thank you to each of our loyal supporters that generously donated via our BackaBuddy Fundraising Campaign to assist with conference attendance and travel costs. #fasd2025 #fasdconference #fasdresearch #fasdawareness #fasdunited #backabuddy #nonprofits #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitfundraiser #nonprofitdonors #nonprofitdonations #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
Today, 7 April 2025 is 🌍 World Health Day ✨ Today, 7 April 2025 is 🌍 World Health Day ✨ This year the World Health Organization will kick off a year-long campaign focusing on maternal and newborn health. This campaign, titled Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures, will urge governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being. While also sharing useful information to support healthy pregnancies and births, and better postnatal health. 🫶 This aligns so well with FARR mission to support pregnant woman to have healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies. Which in return mean healthier babies and the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). FARR theme’s for 2025 is “Shaping Brighter Futures”, and what better time to start shaping these bright futures than during pregnancy. ‼️ Globally, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is the most common preventable form of cognitive- and physical disability. The damage caused to the developing fetus by alcohol exposure during pregnancy, is permanent and irreversible. The severity and nature of the damage, caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy, is variable and, as a result of this, affected individuals lie on a spectrum. These individuals may thus present with some or all of the features listed below to varying extents: ✅ Growth restrictions (head circumference, height and weight) ✅ Characteristic facial feature ✅ Cognitive disabilities ✅ Behavioural disabilities ✅ Physical disabilities and birth defects (e.g. organ damage). ❤️🤰🏽 Spread the message that ‘No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy’ and support pregnant woman to abstain from alcohol use during pregnancy. If they abstain from alcohol use their child cannot be born with FASD. If, however there is alcohol exposure the impact is lifelong. 🌟 SHARE and prevent FASD! #worldhealthday #fasdprevention #fasdawareness #fasd #pregnancysupport #healthypregnancy #healthybabies #nonprofit #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing
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Set your calendar reminders and join us Live on The South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s Facebook page!FARR CEO, Dr Leana Olivier will be joining SADAG’s Online Ask The Expert session to dive into the topic of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). 📅 Date: Friday, 25 April🕐 Time: 13:00 (SAT)📍 Live on Facebook The South African Depression and Anxiety GroupWe are looking forward to this insightful discussing. #AskTheExpert #fasd #fasdprevention #fasdawareness #fasdsupport #nonprofits #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitwork #nonprofitsupport #facebooklive ... See MoreSee Less

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Wishing our Stakeholders and Friends of FARR a blessed Easter! As a token of appreciation our Project teams have been delivering easter eggs to Primary Healthcare Clinic in their communities, thanking the staff for their support.FARR appreciate all Healthcare Workers daily commitment in supporting us in “Shaping Brighter Futures”. The help and support from nurses and staff in our project areas, makes it easier to reach pregnant mothers and to spread the message that ‘no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy’. The clinics also allow us to do FASD awareness talks with patients waiting to be seen. On behalf of all our project staff, we would like to thank our stakeholders in the public health system for their loyal support. 📸 of the FARR Prince Albert and Trompsburg teams delivering easter eggs. And with that a special thank you to project funder, Aware_ZA for enabling us to deliver essential services in these communities. 📸 1: Merweville Clinic. From left to right: Anquenic Devenish (FARR Community Worker); Yolande Moos; Ceria Lottering; Semarin Goliath (FARR Community Worker).📸 2: Prince Albert Clinic. From left to right: Semarin Goliath (FARR Community Worker) and Operational Manager, Eugene Usamabahoro.📸 3: Leeu-Gamka Clinic.Front left to right: Tersia Adam; Rachel Sols; Sr. Cathrine Matyila; Annelise Sicwebu, Katrina Fortuin and Cale Jonkers.Back left to right: Gail Jacobs; Lorraine Klink; Sr. Fabio Fritz; Veronica Draaihaar; Alviria Lottering; Simone Jooste; Shane September, Davin Badenhorst. 📸 4: Trompsburg Clinic:From left to right: Shanice van Wyk (FARR Community Worker), Clinic Staff and Isabel Motshabi (FARR Community Worker). 📸 5: Trompburg Clinic Staff Member#easter #easteregg #healthcareworker #healthcareclinic #pregnancysupport #communitysuport #nonprofits #nonprofitorganizations ... See MoreSee Less

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FARR Trompsburg Project – Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© Programme What to do with old T-shirts and extra craft materials? Make a teddy for your baby! The Trompsburg Healthy Mother Healthy Baby© clients enjoyed a morning of socialising while being productive, when they recently got together to make teddies for their babies. They repurposed FARR T-shirts and creatively decorated their teddies. Each teddy has its own unique look and each mother’s love was poured into the teddy. The ladies enjoyed a morning of chatting and laughing together. Thanks to project funder Aware_ZA, each expectant mother could enjoy some soup and a drink while attending this group support session and each received a small pack of nappies as gift.What an amazing way to shower your baby with love! Handmade toys made with a mother’s love!#fasdprevention #fasdawareness #pregnancysupport #healthypregnacy #pregnancyeducation #antenatalclass #nonprofit #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitwork #nonprofitmarketing ... See MoreSee Less

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