MISSISSAUGA, On, April 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Students across the country will do the 30 Hour Famine this month, denying themselves something they hold dear to support life-changing projects around the world.
The largest youth fundraiser in the world, the 30 Hour Famine, started in Canada more than 40 years ago and many students name it as a significant way for them to engage in global issues.
This is a true Canadian success story. The first Famine was held by a small group of teens in a church basement in Calgary. Now a global event, this year hundreds of thousands of youth will take part in their own 'Famine' events in places around the world like Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the United States. Over the years, the 30 Hour Famine has allowed students to help fund thousands of development and emergency response projects to improve the lives of children facing poverty.
In addition to giving up something, most groups hold fun events to bring students together such as concerts, games nights and sleep overs.
Canadians still the lead way in innovating new ways to engage. This year, for the first time ever:
Projects supported this year include potable water in Mauritania, preventing child abuse in Sri Lanka, early childhood education in El Salvador and helping at-risk youth in Canada. Students will receive project updates throughout the year on famine.ca, so they can check in to see how the money they raised continues to help children.
More information can be found at www.famine.ca
"I love doing the Famine. We sacrifice something for 30 hours, really we have a lot we can give up, and at the same time help provide hope to kids around the world. And I'm proud to be part of this. It makes me feel like I'm part of something larger, something important."
- Mumtahin Monzoor, student and World Vision Youth Ambassador
World Vision is a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
Video with caption: "Salina Dharamsi of Vancouver B.C. shares about her experience organizing World Vision 30 Hour Famine events.". Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1r0FoJ4OMs
Image with caption: "Students across Canada are taking part in the World Vision 30 Hour Famine this month, it's the world's largest youth fundraiser. (CNW Group/World Vision Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130402_C9444_PHOTO_EN_24934.jpg
Image with caption: "Children in a World Vision supported preschool in Sri Lanka. Students doing the 30 Hour Famine this month will support 17 World Vision projects around the world. (CNW Group/World Vision Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130402_C9444_PHOTO_EN_24990.jpg
SOURCE: World Vision Canada
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