30 Hour Famine

In March, our youth group "Wired" held their annual 30 hour famine.  We each had sponsors who donated money for evey hour we fasted (30 hours). The money raised this year went to buy grain, and support a toddler who was born without any limbs.  In May, we held the outreach at a local church and gave grain to over 300 handicapped people and their families.

It was eye-opening to watch as people waited 3 to 4 hours for a sack of grain and rice. By the end of the day, we were drenched in grain shavings, and looked like we had just come out of a dust storm. By fasting for 30 hours, we experienced what it was like to be hungry. Most people in Burkina Faso eat only one meal a day, some not at all. It made me realize how much I have to be grateful for.
by Hannah

Janaya filling a sac of grain.

Some of the people waiting to receive grain.

Filled sacs to be given to families.

Hannah waiting on further instructions.

Crowd gathered at the church for grain distribution.

Tired and sweaty but what a good day.