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At FASD United, we believe the world is ready for change. Our work creates a movement that leverages the truth and power of the lived experience of FASD. We want to empower people living with FASD through education and advocacy efforts that ultimately improve their quality of life. As an organization built on hope and resilience, our values are rooted in positive mindset shifts – celebrating success while also owning challenges with strength — encouraging collaboration to drive accountability across networks while inspiring others to make real impact; connecting empathy-driven innovation focused on solutions that foster continuing progress towards inclusion.

Values that United Us.
Respect - We support the dignity of people living with FASD.  
Progress - We empower lived experiences to create social change.
Integrity - we pledge devotion to our mission and community.
Unity-We nurture community, shared principles, and priorities.
Equity- We embrace diversity, inclusiveness, and the rights of people with FASD.

At FASD United, we value Respect, Progress, Integrity, Unity and Equity as integral components of our mission and values. We believe that by cultivating a foundation based on these five virtues, we become more unified within ourselves, with each other and with those in our communities. Honoring them collectively within all aspects of who we are — from individuals to organizations — is an essential part of creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and growth for every single one of us involved. By upholding these values in everything that we do as an organization dedicated to FASD; it places us at the forefront in providing effective strategies so that no individual is left without resources. That’s why FASD United looks forward to collaborating with partners all over the world who share our commitment towards supporting people living with FASD.