for everyone living in Ireland with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

International FASD Awareness Day

Each September we work with colleagues around the globe to raise awareness of FASD. 

As we bid farewell to this years #FASDAwarenessMonth - we wanted to look back over the month as a reminder of why we exist.


Whilst September is a very important month to raise awareness of #FASD - we are reminded that every day there are opportunities for us to raise awareness - whether delivering workshops and training or answering calls to the FASD Hub Ireland.


#FASDAwarenessDay on the 9th was a good reminder that we are all #FASDStrongerTogether across the Globe.


In this short video we review the day and thank YOU for all of your support across the month.

Raising Awareness 

 

The 9th of September each year (since 1999) is International FASD Day - representing the 9 months of pregnancy. It is important to raise awareness of the condition and to support those trying to conceive or already pregnant - we can all play our part.


No shame, No blame


We are keen to ensure that the whole month of September is dedicated to raising awareness of FASD and the impact alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have. The families we support have told us that it is important that the message is clear - no amount of alcohol is safe from 6 weeks before conception (for both parents) and during pregnancy.

Light it Red


In 2022, FASD Ireland's first International FASD Awareness Day, we were delighted that Clare County Council lit Áras Contae in Ennis red to signify the day.


The colour red was initiated by 'The Red Shoes Rock' movement, started in 2013 by RJ Formanek, an educator and advocate living with FASD. He decided to wear red shoes to stand out, be noticed and open conversations about FASD to raise awareness - it is now used globally to signify FASD.


Further afield, Niagara Falls was also lit red to support the FASD Community.


In 2023 we wrote to Mayors and Cathaoirleach in all 32 Counties in Ireland and Northern Ireland asking for their support and to 'Light it Red'. Fermanagh and Carlow councils agreed to #LightItRed when they lit all of their public buildings across their counties.


How can you support the FASD Community on 9th September?

 

Any and all help to raise awareness is welcome - whether it is starting a conversation or sharing content on social media!


  • You can share any of our posts from our social media platforms
  • Take a selfie with you and your family, team, colleagues and use our downloadable image to support people and their families living with FASD
  • 'Light it Red' - whether you are doing it personally or are part of an organisation or company - light it red and talk about it!
  • Red Shoes do rock... if you have them, wear them on the day and share on your social media. 
  • Link our website to your social media... specifically our Health pages.
  • Hashtag it - you can use the following hashtags on your socials to get the day trending:
  • #FASDAwarenessMonth
  • #FASDAwarenessDay
  • #FASDAwareness
  • #FASDStrongerTogether
  • #RedShoesRock
  • #FASDIrl
  • #FASDMonth2024


Don't forget to follow us on the social media platforms you use and to tag us in your posts.


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