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    30 Hour Famine


    WHAT IS 30 HOUR FAMINE?

    The 30 Hour Famine is an annual event that unites thousands of teenagers in 21 countries to work toward the goal of eliminating hunger in our world. Students promise to go without food for a 30-hour period and raise sponsorship money that goes to alleviating the effects of starvation on children. This year the New York office of World Vision will be working with over 650 groups in the Greater New York area to fast for 30 hours on behalf of children in desperate need.

    In 2004, the groups in the Greater New York area raised over $499,000 and we've reached our goal in 2005 of raising over $650,000! The 2005 funds raised will help children in famine-ravaged nations such as Sudan and Kenya, and will help care for poor children in nations worldwide, including the United States. A portion of the 2005 funds raised will also go towards the Asia tsunami victims.


    CALENDAR

    National Famine Date remaining in 2005:
    October 28-29, 2005

    Mark your calendars for the National Famine dates for 2006!
    February 24-25, April 28-29, and October 27-28, 2006
      World Vision - New York frequently hosts Leader's Workshops in different locations to bring leaders together and help you prepare for your Famine. Please email us to RSVP or contact Sharon Park in the New York office for questions and assistance, 212.736.2997, x238.


      HOW DOES THE FAMINE WORK?

      1. It's really quite simple.
      2. The materials you need are provided, free of charge, by World Vision. It's easy–just CLICK HERE!
      3. Before your "Famine Date" youth group members raise money through donors and sponsors to help the millions of starving and hurting children in some of the world's poorest countries, offering them a hope they could not otherwise have.
      4. The groups then go 30 hours without food, so that they can have a real taste of what hunger is like.
      5. During this time they engage in different activities, from community service projects to volunteer work to study, depending on how each group plans their own event.
      6. Afterwards the money raised is sent in to World Vision, and we put it to work in areas like Sudan, Kenya, and here in the United States. This year a portion of the funds will also go to the Asian countries affected by the Dec. 26th earthquake and tsunami.


      WHO TO CONTACT

      If you are interested in more information on local 30 Hour Famine events or workshops, please email us at newyork30hf@worldvision.org or contact Sharon Park in the New York office for questions and assistance, 212.736.2997, x238.

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    Thank you for all contributions to date for this year's famine! So far, in the NY, NJ, CT, LI area, over $650,000 has been raised!!
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    2005 Famine highlights from Greater New York!
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    What's going on in Greater New York for the 2006 Famine? Click here!

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    If you have any questions, please email us at newyork30hf@worldvision.org or contact Sharon Park in the New York office at 212.736.2997, x238.


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