FASD PROJECTS

We work closely wiith service clubs and organizations. One of our key service clubs is Rotary International. Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.

Kiwanis International has a focus on children through their Young Children: Priority One (YCPO).  YCPO is an ongoing service program of Kiwanis International, addressing the needs of young children. Kiwanis clubs are encouraged to carry out at least two YCPO projects per calendar year, though many clubs are able to do more — helping children, families, and communities with critical issues affecting youth.  Healthy Brains for Children fits this mission of Kiwanis International and recognizes Kiwanis efforts in the prevention of prenatal exposure to alcohol by identifying clubs with projects

The National Exchange Club Foundation (NECF) helps local Exchange Clubs develop and maintain community-based child abuse prevention programs, as well as supporting Exchange’s Program of Service projects, which include Youth Programs, Americanism, and Community Service.

Rotary and Exchange Clubs across the world have initiated or supported projects to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.  Here are some of the clubs who have either donated money or initiated prevention projects.

Organization Location Project
Rotary Club of Brainerd Lakes Sunrise* Brainerd, Minnesota Founding Rotary Sponsor
Rotary Club of Brainerd* Brainerd, Minnesota Founding Rotary Sponsor
Rotary Club of De Arr De Arr, South Africa Food and Clothing Project
Rotary Club of Agincourt Agincouort, United Kingdom Funded an Awareness Workshop
Rotary Club of Witney Witney, United Kingdom Funded an Awareness Event
Rotary Club of London Ontario, Canada FAS Presentation
Rotary Club of Fairmont Fairmont, Minnesota Funded an Awareness Workshop
Rotary Club of Parnell New Zealand & Pacific Islands Pilot Prevention Project
Rotary Club of Waseca Waseca, Minnesota FASD Presentation
Rotary Club of Mankato Mankato, Minnesota Supported Pregnant Pause
Rotary Club of Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minnesota Donation
Rotary Club of Amherst & Plymouth Amherst & Plymouth, Massachusetts Supported Health Project in Russia
Rotary Club of Flagstaff Flagstaff, Arizona Donation to FAS Support Group
National Exchange Club Foundation** Toledo, Ohio  
Exchange Club of Gainesville** Gainesville, Florida  
Exchange Club of South Brevard Beaches** South Brevard, Florida  

*The first ten Rotary Clubs to sponsor chapters of Healthy Brains for Children will be know as the Founding Rotary Sponsors.

**The first ten Exchange Clubs that sponsor a chapter of Healthy Brains for Children will be known as the Founding Exchange Sponsors.

***The first ten Kiwanis Clubs that sponsor a chapter of Healthy Brains for Children will be known as the Founding Kiwanis Sponsors.