What is the 40 Hour famine?

The World Vision 40 Hour Famine is New Zealand’s largest youth fundraising campaign. Every year since 1975, tens of thousands of young Kiwis have taken a stand through a 40 Hour Challenge to raise money and bring hope to thousands of children living in poverty in more than 40 countries.

Does the 40 Hour famine still exist?

This first 40 Hour Famine, on 15–17 August 1975, had 10,000 participants and raised NZ$265,000. Since then, the 40 Hour Famine has continued to grow, raising over $2.5 million through 118,000 participants. The 40 Hour Famine, in many New Zealand schools and communities, has become an annual tradition.

Can you drink juice in the 40 Hour famine?

If you decide to do the ‘No-Food’ challenge, we recommend you drink plenty of water or fruit juice to keep hydrated.

What is the 40 hour backpack challenge?

About the 40 Hour Famine Backpack Challenge You’ll unite with thousands of other Australians to lead global change, by raising funds for young people who’ve been forced to flee their homes. Take up the challenge and commit to living out of your backpack, with only the essentials for 40 hours.

What can I eat during the 40 Hour famine?

In 1989, 1990 and 1992 Network 10 and World Vision held live telethons to raise money for the 40 Hour Famine. While fasting, people only consume water and barley sugars for the entire 40 hours.

How does famine occur?

However, in many cases, famine has multiple causes. A natural disaster, such as a long period of drought, flooding, extreme cold, typhoons, insect infestations, or plant disease, combined with government decisions on how to respond to the disaster, can result in a famine.

What can I eat during the 40 Hour Famine?

What activities can you do for the 40 Hour Famine?

You can choose to use just 40 litres of water total, for 40 hours, walk, run, row, ride, swim, skip… 40km in 40 hours, or create your own challenge!