30-Hour Famine

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The 30-Hour Famine will be conducted fully in-person this year. Rally your family, friends, classmates and colleagues to participate, or organise your own DIY Camp!

As a 30-Hour Famine participant, or better known as Famine Fighters, you will:

Fundraise
You will fundraise with a donation booklet (for those above 12 years old) or a donation box (for those aged 12 and below) or an online fundraising platform. Funds raised will support World Vision’s community development work.
Fast
You will fast for 30 or 8 consecutive hours to stand in solidarity with those living in hunger and poverty. You can choose to fast from solid food, beverages (except water) or meat consumption.
Learn about global issues
Join a DIY Camp and discover global issues beyond your comfort zone through meaningful and educational activities and games. You will also learn how you can respond to the issues and be part of the solution!

Upon completion of the above three items, you will receive a 30-Hour Famine Certificate!
The first 40 Famine Fighters to raise RM800 and above will be eligible to apply for the Famine Award generously sponsored by SEIKO!

How do I participate in the 30-Hour Famine?

How do I participate in the
30-Hour Famine?

People of all ages can participate in the 30-Hour Famine. You can choose to participate as a Camper or as an Individual Participant for the full Famine experience. If you are up for a challenge, you can also sign up as a 30-Hour Famine DIY Camp Leader where you will assemble your own team, recruit Campers and organise a DIY Camp based on the materials provided by World Vision!

The 30-Hour Famine 2024 is coming soon! If you would like to be notified on the latest news, kindly fill in your particulars at contact form and you will be notified when registration is open for DIY camp leaders or campers.

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Camp Leader

Step up and organise your own DIY Camp! You will polish your leadership skills, make new friends, build team spirit as you prepare for the Camp and discover how meaningful advocacy can be when you do it as a team.

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Camper

Select your preferred DIY Camp based on your location, sign up as a Camper and the Camp Leader will be in touch with you! You will gather with other Campers according to the date, time and venue of your selected DIY Camp to fast (for 30 or 8 hours) and experience the challenges faced by vulnerable communities through a variety of specially curated activities!
Types of DIY Camp
Types of DIY Camp

Types of DIY Camp

30-Hour Famine DIY Camp

Campers will come together to learn about global issues and fast for 30 hours, to raise funds for those in need.

26+4 Hour Famine DIY Camp

Campers will attend a 26-hour DIY Camp on the official Famine Weekend then spend the last 4 hours at the Countdown Event with Campers from across the country.

8-Hour Kidz
Famine DIY Camp

A child-friendly version for those aged 12 and below. Campers will raise funds, fast for 8 hours and participate in age-appropriate activities.

8-Hour Family
Famine DIY Camp

This is for all the families who want to participate together. No age limit.
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Individual Participant

If you have a busy schedule and cannot commit to attending a DIY Camp, you can still join us as an Individual Participant. Individual Participants can fast anytime and anywhere they want. They will learn about global issues based on the materials provided, share about World Vision’s work with their family and friends, and fundraise for the cause!

After signing up, share your online fundraising profile link with family and friends, and invite them to support the cause. Raise a minimum of RM100 to receive the official 30-Hour Famine 2023 T-shirt shirt and participate in this year 30-Hour Famine Countdown! Famine Fighters who raised RM800 and above will be eligible to apply for the Famine Award generously sponsored by SEIKO!

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Camp Leader

To be a Camp Leader, you need to be:

18 years old or above
Committed to the cause
Passionate about making a difference
Hardworking and diligent
Able to motivate and inspire others

Here is what you will have to do as a Camp Leader:

Select the type of DIY Camp you want to organise:

  • 30-Hour Famine
    Spend 30 solid hours fasting and learning about global issues such as conflict, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and how they are exacerbating poverty and hunger around the world.
  • 26+4 Hour Famine
    Organise a 26-hour DIY Camp on the official Famine Weekend then spend the last 4 hours at the Countdown Event with Campers from across the country.
  • 8-Hour Kidz Famine
    A child-friendly version for those aged 12 and below, complete with age-appropriate activities.
  • 8-Hour Family Famine
    This is for all the families who want to participate together. No age limit.

The 30-Hour Famine Organising Committee will interview all Camp Leader applicants. Those who pass the interview will receive a Camp Leader’s Agreement.

Assemble your team (you will need a reliable and responsible team!) and attend the training workshop together. You will receive a Camp Leader’s Guidebook to help you as you prepare to organise your Camp. As a team, you will learn about the focus of the 30-Hour Famine, how to run your DIY Camp and gain insider tips on keeping your Campers engaged. The Camp Leaders Training Workshop will take place between April and May:

1 April (Sat), 9am-4pm : Kuala Lumpur
8 April (Sat), 9am-4pm: Melaka and Johor
15 April (Sat), 9am-4pm: Ipoh, Penang and Sibu
29 April (Sat), 9am-4pm : Kuala Lumpur
13 May (Sat), 9am-4pm: Kuantan, Kuching and Miri

Every Camp Leader will be assigned a Famine Team Leader from World Vision Malaysia who will guide and assist to ensure a smooth Camp planning process.

You will recruit Campers, plan your DIY Camp and put your plans into action for an unforgettable experience!

Our programmes are customisable so you will have the freedom to plan your Camp anytime and anywhere you want, and infuse your personal touch. You will also have the opportunity to flex your creative muscle and present the 30-Hour Famine message to your Campers in your own way to allow for a Camp like no other!

If you choose to organise a 26+4 Hour Famine DIY Camp, we will see you at the 30-Hour Famine Countdown Event with thousands of other Campers for an exciting line-up of programmes!

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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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