There are now more than 900 million chronically hungry people around the world, and approximately 1.4 billion in extreme poverty.

Famine Health & Safety Guidelines

Before you give up food for the 40 Hour Famine, make sure you read through and follow these instructions. World Vision cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or illness that may arise from involvement in the 40 Hour Famine.

1. Drink plenty of water, mineral water, fruit juice or tea.
2. You can have an energy sweet, like a barley sugar, every 4 hours.
3. If you’re at primary school you must NOT skip food for more than 8 hours.
4. Doctors warn that going without food could be harmful if you’re pregnant, recently had surgery, have a history of diabetes, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart conditions or kidney complaints. Ask your doctor for advice. Remember, if going without food isn’t on, you can go without something else that’s important to you.
5. When you finish the 40 Hour Famine, ease your way back to normal eating by having something light and healthy like a salad or fruit.