AWARE.org’s Q1 2026 Newsletter highlights a pivotal shift from awareness to measurable behaviour change in reducing alcohol-related harm across South Africa.With programmes reaching millions, strengthened partnerships across government and civil society, and continued investment in community-based interventions, AWARE.org is not only raising awareness, but actively shaping safer environments and better decision-making.Explore the full update to see how these efforts are driving meaningful change, and what lies ahead as we continue building healthier communities nationwide.

This Easter, AWARE.org and the RTMC urge drivers to make the right choice before getting behind the wheel. Because no one travels alone, and every decision on the road can be the difference between arriving safely and a life changed forever.

FASD is not simply a medical issue — it is a societal one. While the science is clear that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy, prevention is still inconsistent. From overstretched healthcare systems to deeply rooted social norms, the challenge is not awareness alone, but how and where meaningful intervention takes place.