Q&A

What are the rules of the 40 Hour Famine?

What are the rules of the 40 Hour Famine?

Pick a challenge Whatever idea you have to challenge yourself, go for it! You can choose to eat only 4 foods in 40 hours, walk 40km, or even give up furniture or screens for 40 hours.

Do they still do the 40 Hour Famine?

The 40 Hour Famine was launched in 1975 by World Vision. 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.

What can you drink on 40 Hour Famine?

If you do choose to the 40 Hour ‘No-Food’ Famine, use the below as a guide only. Your parents should ultimately decide what best suits you, as everyone is different. We recommend you drink plenty of water or fruit juice to keep hydrated. We also suggest eating a glucose product from time to time for energy.

Where does 40 Hour famine money go?

The funds you’ve raised will help give kids in sub-Saharan Africa food for today, and a future for tomorrow. Make sure all your hard work counts. If sponsors donated to you online – nice work, we’ve already got your funds.

Is the 30 Hour famine safe?

Is fasting for 30 hours safe? For most people, going without food for 30 hours is perfectly safe. The Famine is a juice fast, which means students are provided by their Famine leader with plenty of water and juice throughout the 30 hours.

Where does the 40 Hour Famine money go?

The funds raised in the 2021 World Vision 40 Hour Famine will support our work overseas. This has only been made possible, thanks to the incredible generosity and support of Dulcie Rothan. Dulcie Rothan was a teacher from Carterton who ran the World Vision 40 Hour Famine in her school.

When did the 40 Hour Famine start and end?

The 40 Hour Famine was launched in 1975 by World Vision. 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.

What is the legacy of World Vision 40 Hour Famine?

When she passed away, she left an incredible legacy to the 2021 World Vision 40 Hour Famine –a pledge to fund all youth events and campaign costs through her estate. Thanks to her amazing selflessness and generosity, now the World Vision 40 Hour Famine can have an even bigger impact on the lives of vulnerable children!

How many hours can you fast in a famine?

Age restrictions apply: 0–13 years are only allowed to fast for 20 hours whilst 14+ years can fast for up to 40 hours. ^ a: World Vision does not address the global famine events in one general term, but rather address them in regionally specific names. The 30 Hour Famine is the most popular and earliest event amongst all.

What do you give up for the 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.