Cruel and Unusual Geography

So, the 40-hour famine is the weekend of 22-24 May. For the first time, both my kids (ages nearly-7 and just-9) are doing a 20-hour no-food famine.

If you’re doing the famine, good on you! If not, here’s my challenge to you: can you spare $1 or $2 (in New Zealand currency) to support malnourished kids in Bangladesh? It’s less than the price of a coffee, but buys much more than that. If we can get lots of people to donate just $1 or $2, it will add up to a substantial amount.

You can donate from anywhere in the world with a credit card. This is Jonte’s third famine. He finds it a bit of a challenge, but achievable. He has a goal of raising $280 this year. It’s Amelia’s first famine. She’s going to find it difficult, as she’s pretty unhappy when she’s hungry.

Both kids are going around family and friends looking for sponsorship; this on-line appeal is an extra, hoping to get a few more dollars for a genuinely good cause.

Donate on-line: sponsor Jonte or Amelia with a small credit card payment. They’ll learn about the generosity of strangers, you’ll get a good feeling for almost no cost, and the World Vision workers will have more resources to help the genuinely needy.

Here are the links again:

Sponsor Jonte. He’s 9 years old, is into gymnastics, basketball, dance, Star Wars, reading, and too much telly.

Sponsor Amelia. She’s almost 7, loves gymnastics, swimming, cuddling up with her Dad and a good book, and Barbie.

You don’t need to donate a lot (although you’re welcome to!) and just $1 or $2 will be hugely appreciated.

Thank you.

Update: for those wondering where the money goes: it doesn’t go to me! All payments go directly to World Vision for their excellent work.

Update 2: the payment facility will probably close off this weekend (the 30th or thereabouts).