Youth at the Strand Town Hall during Drug-Free Helderberg's new campaign against substance abuse

Recent Events:

On Sunday 11 September, 2005 "Faces and Voices of Recovery SA" joined the Pinelands Methodist Church Outreach Missions to celebrate the "40 Days of Purpose" - Ministry & Mission Fair.

Our stand was next to HIV/AIDS, and our theme (apart from promoting FAVOR) was to make visitors  aware of the dangers and risks of alcohol and drug abuse, risky sexual behavior and HIV/AIDS. We estimate that about 200 people visited the Fair during the day, as we handed out about 250 pamphlets. Some people took 10 or more, to spread around.

FAVOR SA campaigns will be ongoing throughout the province. All we need is an invitation and a venue, and we will be there to offer our message:  recovery is real, possible and you can be proud of it!



FAVOR SA advocates and supports several practical campaigns, including these initiatives:

• The establishment of Drug Courts in South Africa to help addicted offenders get through treatment and stop the cycle of drug (including alcohol) abuse and crime. 

Click Here for more Info on Drug Courts Campaign



• The inclusion in the national Drivers License examination, of a test section on alcohol and drug abuse.



• The adoption of workplace education programmes to promote the recognition of addiction and the understanding of its treatment, and the integration of people in recovery.



• Activities aimed at persuading local and national health departments to provide more and better addiction treatment centres and qualified staff, so that access to treatment is possible for all income levels.



• Public awareness programs aimed at helping to remove stigma and prejudice against recovering addicts, via community-based promotional events.

Contact FAVOR SA for more details and to get involved! Alone, we can do very little, but together we have impact: Many small acts add up to big results.

Remember, you don’t have to say what substance you are recovering from.