Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Friday, July 20, 2007

Foetal Alcohol-Syndrome & Interrelated Treatment Help



The Beyers Truter Foetal Alcohol-Syndrome and Interrelated Treatment Help Fund (FAITH) is a new Section 21 company geared to tackle one of the most serious issues in the winelands head-on.

The FAITH Fund will operate as a non-profit organisation and a credible vehicle for raising funds through various activities, and to distribute donations for specific projects, charities and other organisations working with children, families and communities affected by alcohol abuse, with a particular focus on Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Because it is known to be the foremost preventable reason for mental retardation and birth defects in such cases, the Beyers Truter Faith Fund recognises the importance of health education in reducing the number of alcohol-exposed births. The FAITH Fund pledges to fund the implementation of innovative ideas in advocacy, prevention, education and intervention.
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Contributor: Peggy Seo Oba

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