What is the 30 Hour Famine?

It’s students around the world loving God and fighting hunger. Every year, thousands of students unite to do the Famine. They learn about hunger, raise funds to help hungry kids, and experience hunger for themselves.

Learn more about the Famine.

How do I get started?

Start by signing up online. We’ll provide everything you need, including a free Famine toolkit - a $50 value.

Sign up to do the Famine.

Why should I do the Famine?

Hunger kills another child every 10 seconds, but your students can do something about it. The funds they raise by doing the Famine will help feed and care for hungry children around the world.

Learn more about hunger.

How do I get my group ready for the Famine?

Hold a Famine kickoff meeting two months before your Famine Weekend. We’ve got loads of resources you can use - including a preview video, trivia game, and more.

Kick off your Famine.

How do we raise funds to fight hunger?

It’s easier than you might think. First, have each student set an individual fundraising goal. You can also set a group goal - your students will step up. Then check out our fundraising tips and group activity ideas.

Learn more about fundraising.

What am I going to do with my group for 30 hours?

We’ve got plenty of activities to help you learn about hunger and have fun - including our interactive survival challenge, TRIBE. (You might even forget you’re hungry!)

Plan your Famine Weekend.

What do I do after the Famine?

Send the funds you raised to World Vision. The sooner you do, the sooner your group starts helping save lives. Then celebrate the difference you’ve made!

Send in your Famine funds.

Got more questions? Visit our FAQ page.