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Welcome to the Beyers Truter FAITH Fund
(Fetal Alcohol-Syndrome and
Interrelated Treatment Help Fund)

The FAITH Fund raises funds
to inform people in rural areas
of the dangers involved in the use
of alcohol during pregnancy.

Each pregnant woman who is
aware of the dangers that alcohol
holds for her child, and who
avoids it, can bring a child without
FAS into this world.

A child who can foster
a dream for the future

We hope to make a difference

Watch our video

“As a winemaker, wine gives me so much joy. I enjoy making the wine, the friends it brings into my life, the travels abroad and the festive celebrations it ensures.

However, on my 50th birthday I realised that wine has a negative effect when it is used in excess and in the wrong way. I decided that I want to make a difference in the lives of others, especially those affected by the abuse of alcohol.

Excessive use of alcohol has many effects, but I decided to concentrate on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). FAS occurs when a woman uses alcohol during her pregnancy.

Alcohol influences the development of the unborn baby and can lead to brain damage and stunted growth. Children with FAS have little or no power over their judgement. What is a child without a dream?

I therefore decided to establish the Beyers Truter FAITH Fund (Fetal Alcohol-Syndrome and Interrelated Treatment Help Fund). The FAITH Fund raises funds to inform people in rural areas of the dangers involved in the use of alcohol during pregnancy. The funds are appropriated by schools for FAS projects and awareness campaigns.

Each pregnant woman who is aware of the dangers that alcohol holds for her child, and who avoids it, can bring a child without FAS into this world. A child who can foster a dream for the future- a dream to become a teacher, a doctor, a farmer or even a Pinotage winemaker. I hope to make a difference.“

Beyers Truter

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What is FAS?

What is FAS?

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or FAS is found in children whose mothers used alcohol during their pregnancy. The syndrome is characterised...

What we do

What we do

Door-to-door Between 6 and 7pm in the evenings the Faith Fund team visits families living on farms in the Stellenbosch...

Become a donor

Become a donor

South Africa has the highest incidence of FAS in the world. Children living with FAS will face an uphill battle...

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About Us

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the largest preventable cause of intellectual disability in the world.
The FAITH Fund aims to make as many people as possible aware of the dangers of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and of ways to prevent it.
The FAITH Fund (Fetal Alcohol-Syndrome and Interrelated Treatment Help Fund)
was founded by winemaker Beyers Truter. 
We are a Section 21 Company, Reg No. 2005/021825/08 with NPO number 062-785-NPO.
Auditors
PZ van der Merwe Inc, Bellville

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Beyerskloof, Koelenhof 7605, Stellenbosch, South Africa

+27 21 865 2135

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