30-Hour Famine

Physical and Mental Health Awareness Campaign

As we grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, have you or someone you know found yourselves in the following situations?

Kid: “I don’t like my mom. She’s always losing her temper these days.”
Young adult: “I can’t find a job. I feel so useless.”
Colleague: “Both my job and income are unstable. How am I going to support my family?”
Family or friends: “I am tired of my life.”

The pandemic has caused great strain on people, especially those who were already struggling, with the rising unemployment rate, financial instability and increased poverty. In these uncertain and challenging times, many will feel anxious and worried. Coupled with social distancing measures, we are more vulnerable to loneliness and emotional distress, which can negatively impact our mental health.

So what should we do?

World Vision Malaysia’s 30-Hour Famine Advocates will be holding a physical and mental health awareness campaign. We hope to raise public health awareness and encourage you to take good care of your own physical and mental health. At the same time, we hope you will also care for children and families living in poverty and lend a helping hand so that they can look forward to a brighter tomorrow.

How you can be a part of this campaign

Make a contribution to World Vision

Make a contribution to World Vision

Donate RM100 to World Vision Malaysia’s 30-Hour Famine Fund, which helps vulnerable children and families through health & nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene and livelihood projects.

The first 100 donors will receive a blood test voucher (Standard Blood Profile) worth RM199, sponsored by Beacon Hospital.

Join ”I am tired with life!” Online Sharing Session

Join ”I am tired with life!” Online Sharing Session

Date: 26th February 2021 (Friday)
Time: 8pm-9pm
Live Streaming Platform: World Vision Malaysia 30-Hour Famine Facebook Page
Language: Chinese

Speakers:
Clinical Psychologist – Gary Yap
30-Hour Famine Advocates –  Ooi Liang Chia, Penny Ng, Eelynn Yu and Joey Lee 

The World Bank estimates that between 2021 and 2022, roughly 2.7 million additional Sri Lankans have fallen into poverty. According to the World Food Programme’s latest food security assessment of Sri Lanka in 2022, three in 10 households across the country face food insecurity.

3 major factors

affecting livelihoods:

Lack of technology, skills and resources for sustainable livelihoods
A lack of agriculture facilities, technology and skills lead to poor harvests, meagre incomes and reduced food purchasing power
Lack of capacity to respond to natural disasters
Droughts, floods and COVID-19 can disrupt the livelihoods of vulnerable families
Inability to meet food needs
Those with no job opportunities or low household income are unable to meet their minimum food requirements

3 major effects

of poor livelihoods:

Unstable household income
Apart from food insecurity, families with insufficient household income are unable to pay for their children’s education, health needs and more
Many relocate to find work
Low levels of education and a lack of livelihood skills have caused many to move away from home to work as daily wage workers
High rates of malnutrition
Nutritious food cost more. Those who cannot afford it suffer from malnutrition

3 major factors

affecting livelihoods:

Lack of technology, skills and resources for sustainable livelihoods
A lack of agriculture facilities, technology and skills lead to poor harvests, meagre incomes and reduced food purchasing power
Lack of capacity to respond to natural disasters
Droughts, floods and COVID-19 can disrupt the livelihoods of vulnerable families
Inability to meet food needs
Those with no job opportunities or low household income are unable to meet their minimum food requirements

3 major effects

of poor livelihoods:

Unstable household income
Apart from food insecurity, families with insufficient household income are unable to pay for their children’s education, health needs and more
Many relocate to find work
Low levels of education and a lack of livelihood skills have caused many to move away from home to work as daily wage workers
High rates of malnutrition
Nutritious food cost more. Those who cannot afford it suffer from malnutrition
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