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What time does the 40 Hour Famine start?
8pm
The official World Vision 40 Hour Famine starts at 8pm on Friday 25th June and ends midday Sunday 27th June 2021. If you’re unable to complete your challenge that weekend you can choose a different time that works for you! You’ll still make such a big impact just by being a part of it and fundraising.
Is the 40 Hour Famine still around?
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 during 40 Hour Famine?
What can I eat/drink if I give up food during the 40 Hour Famine? If you are choosing to go without food for a period of time, 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.
What are you allowed to eat during 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.
Why was there a 40 Hour Famine?
The concept for the 40 Hour Famine stemmed from a 17 year old Canadian girl who was inspired to raise money to help people affected by the famine in Ethiopia in 1971. More than two million people have benefited from food assistance through funds raised through the 40 Hour Famine over the past seven years alone.
When did the 40 Hour Famine start in Australia?
For 40 years Australians have been putting their money where their mouth is and going without to raise money for the 40 Hour Famine. But how much do you know about the ground-breaking youth event? World Vision Australia started the 40 Hour Famine in 1975, making it the big 4-0 this year.
How is Big Brother helping the 40 Hour Famine?
The 40 Hour Famine moves online and in one year the number of participants increases nine times. Big Brother housemates do the 40 Hour Famine in the Big Brother house. The 40 Hour Famine celebrates its 40th anniversary. Together, we’ve helped millions of people in over 26 countries to prevent hunger and malnutrition.
How did Kylie Minogue help the 40 Hour Famine?
You can help the projects supported by the 40 Hour Famine by donating. Long before she was known for gold hot pants, Australia’s own Kylie Minogue was known for something else – giving up her time and food for the 40 Hour Famine. But she wasn’t alone.