You may expect a series of team-based indoor and outdoor activities and mass games involving all participants. In our opening and closing ceremonies, you may expect inspiring speeches from experienced humanitarian staff and song performances by local artists.
30 Hour Famine: The Walk to Freedom (2025)
One weekend. Real stories. Big purpose.
Are you ready to take on a challenge that will change the way you see the world—and yourself?
This year’s theme, “The Walk to Freedom,” spotlights what life is like for millions of children and their families who have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict.
Be the change that empowers their journey to hope.
Registration Ends 24 August 2025
The 30 Hour Famine Experience
Famine Challenge
Put your endurance to the test. With little food—experience what hunger is like firsthand.
Squad Goals
Team up and put your survival skills to the test. Build a shelter from scratch, take the "Water Walk" and dive into mass activities where teams compete and collaborate in real-time challenges.
Unforgettable Experiences
Behind-the-scenes stories from World Vision humanitarian practitioners, live song performances by local artists, get creative with our collaborative installation, receive exclusive camp merchandise, and more!
Learn about the stories of families in Sudan impacted by conflict
- Adoum
- Saba
- Abu Ramad Women's Centre
In their terrifying escape from the war, Adoum and his family had to abandon their home. Adoum’s mother now has food for only 4 more days.
Adoum used to fly kites with other boys in the camp. “He [used to be] fat and normal,” says Adoum’s Mother, while he now lays in her lap, too hungry to move.
When Saba and her family finally crossed the border, the silence was a relief. Saba's mother says, “When we crossed, there were no more shooting. We said ‘praises.’” Memories of gunfire, loss, and fear still linger, but they are determined to forge a future built on peace and an education for children.
“We suffered a lot in our war, and we don’t want others to suffer. We are going to help those who come behind us.”
Nestled in the heart of Blue Nile State, the Abu Ramad Women’s Centre, stands as a beacon of hope and resilience for Sudanese women. The women here are not merely surviving; they are gaining independence, against all odds.
Gathering to learn and create, they are acquiring valuable new skills that sustain their families and provide a sense of purpose and pride.
Speakers
Eu-Lee Chng
Senior Program Manager, World Vision US
Eu Lee has 18+ years in humanitarian work. He works with locals to build empowering mindsets and practices. In refugee camps, his work promotes peacebuilding and conflict resolution. He is also a lecturer, and Vice Chair at Micah Global.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, this is a 2-day event with no overnight stay. Participants will be dismissed at 5pm.
Youths aged 13 to 30 are welcomed to register!
For youths 17 & older, you may volunteer as a group facilitator to hone and challenge your leadership skills! A brief selection and training process is required for this role. Otherwise, you may always join as a participant!
On the first day of the event, participants will receive a Famine pack containing two 30 Hour Famine t-shirts to be worn, exclusive merchandise, and more.
In line with a Famine where little to no food is available, only minimal snacks will be provided. Through the shared experience of hunger, participants will gain a first-hand appreciation of the struggles vulnerable children face when they go without food for much longer than 30 hours.
If you complete the 30 Hour Famine successfully, you can request for an e-certificate via e-mail after the event has ended!
Fret not! A follow up email with details such as packing lists, attire, registration location and time will be sent to participants 2 weeks before the event.
You may email further questions to youth@worldvision.org.sg
