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Responsible alcohol behaviour is a cornerstone of community safety. By drinking responsibly, we protect ourselves and those around us. The Aware Drunk Driving Simulator is a practical tool to demonstrate the real risks of alcohol-impaired driving. Try it today and see why responsible choices matter. Experience the simulator: https://lnkd.in/epzxMnXd #ResponsibleDrinking #DontDrinkAndDrive

Gain a deeper understanding of alcohol consumption amongst 11-17 year olds in South Africa. Aware.org’s research explores underage drinking trends, the role of peers and family and the effectiveness of harm reduction campaigns. By downloading the PDF, stakeholders, policymakers and community leaders can access evidence-based insights to guide interventions and support healthier communities. Download the research here: https://bit.ly/476QP8o Follow Aware.org for more research, insights and initiatives shaping a safer South Africa. #NOtoUnder18

On 13 November, Aware.org and our partners stood together with one purpose. Not to celebrate a moment. But to recognise the movement. The work. The impact that is changing South Africa, one life at a time. What you see here is not an event. It is the story of effort turned into action. Strategy turned into behavioural change. Commitment turned into results. Behind every programme there is a child who can dream without alcohol touching their future. Behind every milestone there is a family kept whole, a mother supported, a driver who got home safely. Behind every step forward there are real people, real stories and lives changed in ways that cannot be measured in numbers alone. To our partners, thank you. Your trust, your collaboration and your belief in a safer and healthier South Africa make this progress real. We carry this momentum into 2026 with clarity and resolve. To reduce alcohol harm. To shift behaviour. To protect the vulnerable. To save every life we can. This is not the end of the work. This is the beginning of what is possible when we act together. Mokebe Thulo | Jordi Borrut | Hon Mmapaseka Steve Letsike | SANCA National Directorate | RTMC | FOUNDATION FOR ALCOHOL RELATED RESEARCH | EC Liquor Board | HEINEKEN Beverages | Diageo South, West & Central Africa School of Hard Knocks (SoHK) | Altus Sport | South Africa Wine SALBA (South African Liquor Brand Owners Association) | Pernod Ricard | United Through Sport City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality | Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality Lebogang Mashigo

The year-end function season is upon us and celebrations often include alcohol. But making informed choices can prevent unnecessary harm. The Aware.org Drinks Calculator app helps individuals assess their alcohol consumption based on personal metrics such as type, quantity, frequency, weight and age. Equip yourself and your teams to drink responsibly this festive season. Calculate with confidence today: https://lnkd.in/ejH7zuAH #ResponsibleDrinking #MakeTheRightChoice

A powerful moment at Aware.org’s recent FASD Roundtable - seeing all stakeholders come together in one room, united by a commitment to positive change. Partners from government, civil society and the healthcare sector shared insights, exchanged ideas and demonstrated genuine enthusiasm for finding solutions to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). This kind of collaboration is critical in driving impactful, sustainable interventions. Together, we can create meaningful change for children and families across South Africa. To watch the full video, visit https://lnkd.in/dx7jZA_E Jordi Borrut Pamela Narayadu Nkuna Irene Mackraj Deveshani Pillay Mokebe Thulo Nonkululeko Nyathi Jaco Louw Ncazelo Ncube Adrie Vermeulen Michael Urban MTANDEKI XAMLASHE Cleopatra Maluleke Lebogang Mashigo #FASD #SoberPregnancies

Road safety is not a single-sector challenge, it’s a whole-of-society issue. In Q1 2025, Aware.org hosted a Road Safety Roundtable at GIBS, Johannesburg, with leaders from law enforcement, government, the automotive sector, and rehabilitation experts. The outcome? A shared commitment to improved collaboration and alignment of strategies to reduce alcohol-related road incidents. Encouragingly, post-Easter 2025 recorded the lowest number of crashes and fatalities in three years - proof that collective action saves lives. Together, public, private, and civil society partners can create safer roads for all. #MakeTheRightChoice #DontDrinkAndDrive #RoadSafety