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New research exposes the realities driving alcohol harm during pregnancy

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a community challenge, not simply a maternal issue South Africa’s response to alcohol harm during pregnancy is failing to translate awareness into meaningful behaviour change, according to new research released by AWARE.org examining the realities driving Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The 2026 Sober Pregnancies Report, commissioned by the…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 5, 20260Comments

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Aware.org leads national dialogue on preventing FASD this World FASD Month

As the world observes International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day on 9 September, Aware.org is leading South Africa’s national conversation on prevention. The country reportedly has the highest prevalence of FASD globally, with an estimated 11% national rate and prevalence as high as 31% in some regions. In response, Aware.org is intensifying its efforts…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 9, 20250Comments

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Power in every choice: How women shape safer, stronger communities

Building on the momentum of its Power campaign launched during Women’s Month, Aware.org is urging South Africans to move beyond celebration and commit to lasting change. The campaign seeks to rally the nation to transform awareness into advocacy, reinforcing the message that empowerment is not a moment - it’s a movement. Every woman…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 22, 20250Comments

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Every choice holds power: Aware.org marks Women’s Month with purposeful action

This Women's Month, Aware.org, South Africa's leading organisation championing responsible alcohol use, launches the Power campaign, honouring the role of women as everyday changemakers and catalysts for long-term societal transformation. Women are not only contributors to change – they are the architects of it. From boardrooms to communities, from the workplace to the home, women…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 13, 20250Comments

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This Valentine’s Day, AWARE.org encourages parents to strengthen family bonds and protect youth from alcohol harm

As South Africans celebrate love and connection this Valentine's Day, AWARE.org is shifting the focus beyond romance to highlight the vital role of family support in shaping young people's choices. With growing concerns around underage drinking, peer pressure and often harsh lived realities, the organisation is calling on parents and caregivers to play an active…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 14, 20250Comments

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AWARE.org Launches Second Edition of Roblox: Party in Your Pocket

In a groundbreaking move to combat underage drinking, AWARE.org is bringing the fight to the digital playground with the launch of Roblox: Party in Your Pocket. With nearly half (49.2%) of South African high school students having consumed alcohol[1] , this innovative, proudly South African game is reshaping how families and teens engage with this…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 22, 20240Comments

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Transport Month: Tackling Drunk Driving as a Top Priority

AWARE.org strengthens road safety efforts This October Transport Month, the Association for Alcohol Responsibility and Education (AWARE.org), dedicated to reducing alcohol misuse, reinforces its commitment to road safety and working with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), NICRO, and other partners on a robust series of #DontDrinkandDrive initiatives. In a…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 21, 20240Comments

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Aware.org joins forces with Siyaphakama Multi-Sport tournament to combat underage drinking and empower Zwide youth

The highly anticipated Siyaphakama Multi-sport Tournament returns on 23rd August, bringing together boys and girls sports teams from six different primary schools at JJ Engelbrecht Stadium in the Zwide community. A collaborative initiative between the Kolisi Foundation, Ubuntu Pathways, United Through Sport, and KaziBantu, the tournament is set to not only ignite the spirit of…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 27, 20240Comments

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Celebrating Women in Harm Reduction: The Heart and Soul of Community Change

As August ushers in Women's Month commemorations, Aware.org shines a spotlight on the extraordinary women who are the heart and soul of the alcohol industry's harm reduction programmes. These women are more than professionals—they are mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends who passionately dedicate themselves to nurturing safer communities and healthier lives. Every day, these women…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 8, 20240Comments

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AWARE.org: Leading the Fight Against Underage Drinking

AWARE.org is at the forefront of promoting responsible drinking and preventing alcohol-related harm in South Africa. The mission is to co-create a society where individuals make informed decisions about alcohol consumption through education, advocacy, and community partnerships. AWARE.org's flagship pillar, #NOtoUnder18, targets the prevention of underage drinking through comprehensive strategies that involve education, community engagement,…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 29, 20240Comments

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New research exposes the realities driving alcohol harm during pregnancy

Aware.org leads national dialogue on preventing FASD this World FASD Month

Power in every choice: How women shape safer, stronger communities

Every choice holds power: Aware.org marks Women’s Month with purposeful action

This Valentine’s Day, AWARE.org encourages parents to strengthen family bonds and protect youth from alcohol harm

AWARE.org Launches Second Edition of Roblox: Party in Your Pocket

Transport Month: Tackling Drunk Driving as a Top Priority

Aware.org joins forces with Siyaphakama Multi-Sport tournament to combat underage drinking and empower Zwide youth

Celebrating Women in Harm Reduction: The Heart and Soul of Community Change

AWARE.org: Leading the Fight Against Underage Drinking

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