Social Service Team@City University of Hong Kong

It takes us only a few months to organise a 12-Hour Famine, but it means so much to the children who suffer from hunger pangs every day. When they know that there are still people in the world who care for them and are willing to lend a hand to help, they’ll surely feel hopeful for their future.

Social Service Team@City University of Hong Kong

It’s only a small amount of money and it might not make a whole lot of difference to the children living in poverty. But we are hoping that it can at least change our mindset to make a more significant difference in the future.

Student@IVE Kwun Tong

After this activity, I’ve learnt that I am really very lucky to be born in such a wealthy city and have the opportunity to study…these are just a few of the things I’ve learnt from this event.

Student@IVE Kwun Tong

Among all the assignments and different activities I’ve organised in school, Famine takes the most effort and time, yet, it brings the greatest sense of satisfaction and fulfilment of everything.

Student@Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School

This activity has great educational impact. It allows the organising committee to learn outside books and to realise the importance of being content. I hope I can get involved in more famine activities in the days to come!

Student@Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School

From the research, I’ve learnt more about different poverty and development issues, and the social problems that arise due to food shortages. This activity has also improved my leadership and communication skills a lot.

Teacher, F.M.B. Chun Lei Primary School

Students have learnt a lot from famine activities. They have learnt to care about global humanitarian issues and show their love through action.

Jason Shum, Canadian International School of Hong Kong

…at that moment, the feeling of achievement and knowing that your actions will help the children was simply AWESOME.

Primary 6 student, F.M.B. Chun Lei Primary School

Not only did we raise the school’s awareness about people living in poverty and raise funds for the child sponsorship programme, I gained the meaningful experience of being a leader and working cooperatively with many different people in and outside of the school.

Jennifer To, Canadian International School of Hong Kong

Famine 10 is not an ordinary school event. It is a memorable, meaningful and definitely worthwhile experience which I believe everyone in the school should participate.

Sarah Chan, Canadian International School of Hong Kong

After this event, I become conscious on the fact that many human beings in our world are under poverty, and are in need of the basic necessities… This made me realise how fortunate we are.

World Vision

Doing famine is a loving act to show you are willing to forego what you have and challenge yourself. Please join us to help bring hope to hungry people around the world.