30-HOUR FAMINE 2008 (WEST MALAYSIA)

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INTRODUCTION
The 30-Hour Famine has always been about enlarging worldviews and empowering people to rise up and fight poverty and injustice. This year we are taking it a step further and giving West Malaysians the power to run their own unique Famine camps. It is our hope that the Famine will be taken to every corner of the country!

HOW DOES IT WORK?
30-Hour Famine = 26 Hours + 4 Hours
“Do It Yourself (DIY)” Famine Camps are held in schools, colleges, offices, and any other place where there are a group of people who want to make a unique stand against poverty.
• For 26 hours, they fast and learn about global poverty issues, guided by the Famine Kit and training provided to camp leaders.
• The last 4 hours are spent at a star-studded Famine Countdown event, where they break fast together with Famine Campers from across the country.

WHY THE CHANGE IN FORMAT?
• We seek to empower people in the fight against poverty.
• We want to give them the avenue to run the Famine in their own unique way.
• We want the Famine to reach every corner of the country.
We believe decentralisation is the way forward, as proven by our counterparts in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England, Taiwan and Korea.

WHEN WILL IT BE HELD?
23rd August || 10 am || Official Famine Weekend begins*
24th August || 12pm - 4pm || Famine Countdown event in National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil
*Camp leaders are free to choose other dates between 1 August and 22 August 2008.

Q& A

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED?
1. Organise a “Do It Yourself (DIY)” Camp amongst friends/colleagues/family members.
2. Participate in a “Do It Yourself (DIY)” Camp.
3. Participate as an Individual Participant, fast on your own.
4. Donate to the Famine Fund. Individual donations and corporate sponsorships are welcome.
5. Volunteer to help make the 30-Hour Famine happen.
6. Spread the word!

How do I collect donations?
At the Leaders Training Workshop, you will receive donation cards that you can distribute to your
group members.
We find that it is best if you set a goal for your group (eg. We’re going to raise RM100 each!), and
motivate them to achieve the target – at least they have a goal to work towards.
All the donation cards have to be returned to World Vision by 31 July 2008. This means you have to
collect the funds and donation cards from your DIY camp members, reconcile the accounts and pass
them on to World Vision Malaysia by the closing date.

Is there a minimum amount that we need to raise?
Our goal is to raise RM1 million through this year’s 30-Hour Famine. Our target, therefore, is for each
student participant to raise at least RM100 and each working adult RM150.

How long are the DIY Famine Camps supposed to last?
DIY Famine Camps should last a minimum of 26 hours. The last 4 hours of your Famine experience will
be spent together with everyone who has participated at the Famine Countdown event on Sunday, 24
th August. However, if you are holding your DIY Camps in early August, you may want to challenge your
member to do the full 30 hours then and you can still come for the 4 hour Countdown on the 24
thof August.

What happens at the Famine Countdown event?
The Famine Countdown event will be on the 24th of August 2008.
Together, we will count down the last 4 hours of the Famine. We will look back at what we have
learned, share our experiences and enjoy a star-studded celebrity showcase.

Will T-shirts and break-fast meals be provided?
T-shirts will be provided for all who join the DIY Famine. Break-fast meals will be provided only if you
come for the Famine Countdown activity. If you do not come for the Countdown, you will have to
arrange for your own break-fast meals

Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Leaders will be responsible for giving certificates to your group members.

World Vision Website:
http://www.worldvision.com.my
http://blog.worldvision.com.my

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Attention please, MIFC is planning to organise " Do It Yourself (DIY)” Famine Camps .
So if anyone of u are interest,pls contact me (012-5709840 / peishi0408@gmail.com)

Two workshops will be held – 21st
of June 2008 and 28thJune 2008. You need to attend only one. Theworkshop training is free.
if want to join,pls contact me also..

Thank you..

[rachelgreen]

good introduction! very appriciated

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