Join the 40 Hour Challenge | World Vision UK

Got what it takes to help fight hunger?

Do you and your children dare to take on World Vision’s 40 Hour Challenge and fundraise to help end global hunger?

What's the 40 Hour Challenge?

We’re inviting young people across the UK to take on their own 40 Hour Challenge. That's 40 hours to do something bold, creative or just plain weird.

What will it be? Sleeping in a tent? Giving up social media? No selfies or photos? This is their chance to dream big and do something unforgettable.

Every challenge helps raise money for children around the world who are going hungry – today, tonight, and tomorrow.

Get your free pack*

*If you're under 18, please ask your Youth Leader to sign-up for you.

Pack for UK only.

Why take on the challenge?

The hunger crisis is a children's crisis.

Today, an estimated 50 million people across 45 countries are on the brink of famine and more than half of them are children. That’s equivalent to all the children in the UK – twice over. Can you imagine that?

We live in a world where too many children are hungry because of conflict and climate change. Parents, unable to provide for their children, face impossible choices!

Let’s do something about it, together.

Taking on the 40 Hour Challenge is a powerful way for young people to explore what matters to God, grow in compassion, and have fun – while helping to end hunger for good.

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Your FAQs

The 40 Hour Challenge is simple but powerful: choose something that will really challenge you – like giving up sugar, speaking only Spanish, or going tech-free – and stick to it for two days. Ask your friends, family, or church community to sponsor you. Every pound you raise will help children around the world who are facing hunger.
Nope! It’s completely free to join. All you need is a great idea, a bit of determination, and a heart for making a difference.
Anyone can! While the challenge is especially designed for young people in the UK – whether in churches, schools, or families – everyone is welcome to join in.
Whenever you’re ready! Although we suggest taking part when others are in May around World Hunger Day or October when it’s World Food Day.

If you're doing it with a group – like your youth club or friends – you might want to pick a weekend or school holiday so you can support each other along the way.

Got more questions?

If you have any questions about the 40 Hour Challenge, get in touch. Email us on fundraising@worldvision.org.uk or phone our Supporter Care Team on 01908 84 10 10.

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