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Why was there a 40 Hour Famine?
The 40 Hour Famine is an annual charitable event held by World Vision Australia. The event aims for young Australians to feel empathy for the lack of food which children in third world countries struggle with and to raise money to help children in these countries.
How does 40 Hour Famine work?
How does the World Vision 40 Hour Famine work? The World Vision 40 Hour Famine challenges you to live without something you rely on for 40 hours – transport, furniture, technology or food, and have your friends and family sponsor you to raise funds for vulnerable children around the world.
When did 40 Hour Famine start?
1975
World Vision Australia started the 40 Hour Famine in 1975, making it the big 4-0 this year. Australians have raised about $200 million over the past 40 years.
Can you eat rice on the 40 Hour Famine?
Consume barley sugars (hard candy) and rice or something similar if you are going without food. The Famine permits you to eat these to maintain energy.
What do you give up for 40 Hour Famine?
One of them is the annual 40-Hour Famine in which people volunteer to give up something they love for 40 consecutive hours. Typically what they give up is food (hence, a fast or “famine.”) Others may choose to go 40 hours without technology, furniture, talking, or anything else important to them.
Who started World Vision?
Robert Pierce
World Vision International/Founders
What can you give up for 40 Hour famine?
Typically what they give up is food (hence, a fast or “famine.”) Others may choose to go 40 hours without technology, furniture, talking, or anything else important to them.
What do you need to know about the 40 Hour Famine?
The World Vision 40 Hour Famine challenges you to live without something you rely on for 40 hours – transport, furniture, technology or food, and have your friends and family sponsor you to raise funds for vulnerable children around the world.
What does World Vision 40 Hour Famine do?
The funds you raise in this year’s World Vision 40 Hour Famine will help protect children threatened by the hunger pandemic. You will put food on the table for children who go entire days without eating. You will plant seeds that grow into vegetables to feed whole families for months and years to come.
Who are the 40 Hour Famine Challenge team?
Quinn, Kiani, Kate and Aidan swam a total of 40km in the ocean, DURING WINTER for their World Vision 40 Hour Famine challenge! Ah-mazing work team! Sara sewed a collection of clothes that she sold out in under an hour to raise funds for the World Vision 40 Hour Famine.
Where can I donate money for 40 Hour Famine?
If you’ve collected any cash or cheque donations, give them to your World Vision 40 Hour Famine organiser as soon as possible, along with your Sponsorship Book and they will bank the money for you.