Macau Famine 2021
With temperatures on the rise around the world, many parts in Africa have been bearing the brunt of global warming. Frequent droughts, cyclones, floods and locust swarms have led to crop failures, aggravating the food crises in Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Somalia, where children are often the first to suffer.
9-year-old Natasha now finds herself at risk of starvation and loss of education following the unusual weather in Zimbabwe last year. When cyclones and hailstorms destroyed her home, her family’s poultry and her school books were all washed away by the floods. Her family, already poor prior to the disasters, is now unable to pay for the children's school fees. As even food has become unaffordable, the family can only eat two meals of cornmeal porridge a day.
Affected by climate change, some areas in Africa have been experiencing persistent droughts, while others have been going through floods. The unseasonal downpours have caused the locust swarms that ravage the remaining crops. Let’s help the affected families and children overcome their hardships!
We would like to thank all the participating primary schools for encouraging their students to bless children in Africa using their drawing talents.
Thanks to the participation and support of schools, organisations and volunteers, the Flag Day this year was held in a smooth manner.
Hunger in developing countries is indeed a global issue closely related to us. Students can learn more about hunger and poverty through Famine talks, workshops and Rich and Poor Banquet. Schools are also encouraged to organise their own fundraising activities to support starving children.
Through Famine talks and workshops, students are engaged to discuss and learn about hunger issues.
By taking part in the Rich and Poor Banquet, students eat different meals to experience the gap between the rich and the poor.
Schools may hold a charity sale to raise funds for starving children.
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Targets |
Students and teachers in kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools and universities |
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Date |
Jan – Jun 2021 |
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Activities |
Talks, Light Meal, Rich and Poor Banquet, Famine workshops |
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Enquires |
Please contact our Public Education Department on (853) 2843 5335 |
The funds raised from last year's charity sale were allocated to support needy children and families affected by natural disasters in Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Somalia. This year, let us continue to provide them with emergency food, nutrition and livelihood assistance!
A meal is precious in the eyes of starving children, because that may be the only meal they have for that day. Join Skip-A-Meal and donate the MOP100 (or more) you saved from a meal you skipped! You will be supporting World Vision’s projects in Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Somalia to provide emergency food, nutrition and livelihood assistance for children and families affected by natural disasters.
World Vision staff in South Sudan teach mothers about health and nutrition to reduce child malnutrition.
More children will receive help as you donate the money you saved from a meal you skipped. Invite your friends and colleagues to join this good cause with you!
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Targets |
Corporations, organisations and churches in Macau |
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Event period |
Feb – May 2021 |
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Application |
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Due to the pandemic, this year's 10-Hour Famine Camp will be done in the format of self-famine as participants choose their own place to fast. They will receive a Famine Challenge Pack, which contains experiential activity materials, drinks for energy boosting, lifestyle tips on carrying on the Famine spirit and other resources to help you better understand hunger and poverty issues.
Please continue your participation to sow hope for starving children!
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Macau residents |
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16 May 2021 (Sunday) |
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10:00am – 8:00pm |
Participants will receive a backpack suitcase sponsored by Coca-Cola if they raise MOP3,000 or above.
If participants raise MOP5,000 or above, they will receive a 28-inch suitcase (limited edition) sponsored by Coca-Cola.
Donate Now
Proceeds from Macau Famine this year will be used to support World Vision’s projects in Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Somalia to provide emergency food, nutrition and livelihood assistance for children and families affected by natural disasters and hunger.
Provide 13 people in poverty with food assistance in partnership with World Food Programme in Zimbabwe
Provide 1 malnourished child with fresh food vouchers for one month's consumption in South Sudan
Provide farming tools and seeds for 1 impoverished family in Somalia
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E-donation |
If you have applied for online banking of Bank of China, you may donate via your "BOCNET (Personal)" account
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Direct Bank-in* |
Tai Fung Bank
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Crossed Cheque* |
Please make the cheque payable to “World Vision of Macau Association” |
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Become a Sponsor |
Join Child Sponsorship Programme and sponsor a needy child |
*Please mail your bank-in slip or crossed cheque, with your name, contact number and address, to World Vision of Macau Association at P.O. Box 530, Macau, indicating “Macau Famine” on the envelope.
孩子和婦女收集垃圾塑膠來燒火取暖。
We are recruiting volunteers to provide logistic and operation support for Macau Famine. Join us now! Together we make the world a better place for everyone!
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Volunteer Application |
Complete and return the application form |
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Enquires |
Please contact our Public Education Department on (853) 2843 5335 |
