Press Release
In January, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Port-au-Prince, Haiti, destroying homes and affecting millions of Haitians.
It is estimated more than 200,000 Haitians were killed during the quake and millions have been left homeless.
Canadians responded quickly with an outpouring of compassion.
Many Canadians are still concerned, including Fort Frances’ youth, and want to do something more to help.
Students from Fort Frances will be joining more than 100,000 Canadian youths participating in the World Vision “30-Hour Famine” on April 16-17 to raise funds for Haitian relief and recovery efforts, as well as other development projects.
Last April, Fort Frances youths from schools, churches, and youth organizations volunteered 30 hours of their time and raised $790 to help children and families struggling to stay alive.
By doing the “famine,” youth go without food for 30 hours, while learning about issues resulting from poverty, in order to better understand what the world’s most vulnerable go through on a daily basis.
The goal this year is to raise $5 million.
Given the current situation in Haiti, the public will be very interested to learn about how youth in their area are helping to make a difference.
For more information about the World Vision “30-Hour Famine,” visit WorldVision.ca/30hrfaminenews
