30-Hour Famine

Mongolia country

Focus Topic

Survival

When you think of a survivor, what comes to mind?

Someone who lives through disaster, conflict or intense hunger? A person who has faced and overcome great difficulties in their life?

All of the above is certainly true.

Perhaps you know a survivor in your life. Perhaps you’ve survived something yourself. We’re certainly all trying to survive through COVID-19.

But no matter your definition, we believe that one thing is true: a survivor is a fighter! Why?

A survivor has seen and experienced the worst the world has to offer…

…and they are still standing. 

A survivor refuses to be defined by tragedy, loss and hardship.

A survivor faces unbelievable challenges, but won’t back down.

A survivor can reach out and help others who suffer. A survivor has the power to make a difference and fight for a brighter tomorrow. In other words, they have what it takes to Fight for the Better!

At this year’s 30-Hour Famine, we celebrate the survivors. The fighters. Those who faced the worst and showed their best.

Surviving in Troubled Waters

With nowhere to go and few who can help, young refugee Erphan is stepping up to help his family. Discover his story and see how World Vision is helping his family fight against malnutrition and hunger.

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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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