Australians mark 40 years of the 40 Hour Famine 14 to 16 August 2015

Friday, July 17, 2015

Australians mark 40 years of the 40 Hour Famine

14 to 16 August 2015

 

 

On the weekend of the 14 to 16 August, barley sugars will disappear from store shelves and tummies around the country will rumble as Australia does the 40 Hour Famine for the 40^th time.

The 40 Hour Famine has become a rite of passage for young Australians. For many it was the first form of social activism they got involved in during their school or university years.

Over four decades, millions of Australians have helped to raise $200 million to help countless people living in poverty in countries like Ethiopia, Tanzania, India, East Timor and Bangladesh.

With hunger remaining the number one health risk in the world[1], this August Aussies will help fight poverty by raising awareness and funds to help World Vision’s work in communities around the world.

To register for this year’s 40 Hour Famine, support someone doing the Famine or for more information, visit 40hourfamine.com.au.

For media enquiries and for assistance identifying a school or spokesperson doing the 40 Hour Famine in your area please contact:

Jessica Ciccotelli | 0402 971 225 | jessica.ciccotelli@worldvision.com.au

Tamara Blackmore | 0403 894 558| tamara.blackmore@worldvision.com.au

Pre-recorded news grabs by World Vision Australia Chief Executive Tim Costello and overlay footage will be available

Media Releases, 40 Hour Famine, 40HF

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