This term, Groves Christian College students have been putting their faith into action by participating in World Vision’s 40 Hour Challenge!
The challenge encourages young people to give up something they normally enjoy for 40 hours, whether that’s technology, gaming, social media or another everyday comfort, to raise funds and awareness for children and communities experiencing hunger and poverty around the world.
Throughout Week 3, students participated in a range of activities designed to raise awareness about global poverty and encourage us to think about the challenges faced by people around the world. We also held a Free Dress Day, with gold coin donations supporting World Vision’s work.
One of the most encouraging parts of the week was seeing students take the initiative to make a difference. From organising bake sales to developing their own fundraising ideas, students demonstrated creativity, generosity and a genuine passion for helping others. It has been beautiful to see young people recognise that they have a part to play in addressing global hunger and poverty.
As Christians, we are called to love our neighbours, and Jesus reminds us that our neighbours extend far beyond the people we see every day. We are incredibly proud of the students who participated, donated, organised activities and encouraged their friends to get involved.
Our hope is that the impact of this week extends beyond 40 hours, inspiring students to continue living with generosity, compassion and a desire to make a difference in the world.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the week possible!
Josiah Vaughan
Director of Faith