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According to their published description, “World Vision is aChristian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children,families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential bytackling the causes of poverty and injustice.”
The30-Hour Famine event began inCalgary, Alberta, in 1971, where 14 teenagers fasted to raise money for WorldVision’s hunger program. Their purpose was to experience hunger for a limitedperiod of time, and to use this self-denial as a means to raise funds toprovide food for those who are continually hungry. In 1995, David L. Wylie, a nondenominational youth leader in Georgia,wanted the youth he worked with to care about all people, worldwide. Much likethe Tennessee principal who wanted her students to have a greater vision of theworld began what became The Paper Clip Project; Wylie activated group membersby fasting. Teens find sponsors to support them in their fast, just likerunners for charity.
After the February 24-25, 2012 Famine, World Vision polledparticipants. Fifty-five per cent of students said they became more aware ofthe needs of others through Facebook and Twitter, up from 44% in 2011. Ninety-oneper cent of the respondents agree that it is important to volunteer locally.
The next scheduled famine is April 27-28, 2012.
How can teachers involve students in helping others?
Read the full article at: http://www.educationnews.org/technology/study-social-media-helps-with-teenage-empathy-awareness/
