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the 40 Hour Famine in 2011.


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  • Banking : The Lowdown

    Students in East TimorYou know what?

    We really think that you are a star!

    If you've just finished the 40 Hour Famine, then you've done something real to fight hunger and poverty around the world!

    We think it's a powerful – and meaningful – way that you can experience what life is like for children who have to go without – Every. Single. ...

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  • Could You Be a Youth Ambassador?

    2011 Youth Ambassadors in East TimorHave you been following the Youth Ambassador’s Blogs? Or maybe your state’s Youth Ambassador came and talked at your school, and inspired you to be a part of the 40 Hour Famine?

    The Youth Ambassadors are a group of young Australians chosen by World Vision each year to travel overseas and see firsthand how the money raised by the ...

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  • “What Have You Learned While Fundraising?” Competition Results

    Bam!Last week we held a competition, asking participants who had already raised some money for the 40 Hour Famine to tell us what they’d learned in the process about poverty and hunger around the world.

    We got a great response, with lots of thoughtful, reflective posts.

    The authors of these top 10 posts will soon be receiving an email ...

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  • You're All Heroes!

    Jump for joy!It's Monday, and the 40 Hour Famine weekend is over! Tens of thousands of people all over Australia challenged themselves and gave up something precious to them for 40 hours, from 8pm Friday to 12pm Sunday. Some people held sleepovers or parties, some did it through their schools, and some brave souls went it alone for the weekend, but all ...

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  • Competition : What Have You Learned While Fundraising?

    The Strike and some of his crewThere’s a lot of you out there that have already raised huge amounts of money for the 40 Hour Famine! We think you’re doing a great job, and we’re thrilled with everything you’ve already achieved to fight poverty and hunger around the world.

    What we’re curious about is how much you’ve learned in the process. So, after getting such a ...

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  • “What Inspired You?” Competition Results

    The Body ShopOver the weekend we held a competition asking you guys what inspired you to sign up for the 40 Hour Famine this year.

    The response was fantastic! There were heaps of great stories about what motivated people to do something real to fight poverty!

    All the responses were great, making it really hard to pick just 25 winners! We went ...

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