Give up your lunch for War Child
This September/October, War Child Australia invites you to do something
practical to help children affected by war. To coincide with
Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, why not give up your
lunch one or more days, and donate the money you would otherwise
spend to War Child? Consider encouraging your work colleagues
or school friends to participate as well.
No lunch? I’ll starve
You won’t actually starve as a result of missing
one meal. You might find it uncomfortable and you might feel
pretty hungry by the end of the day, but you won’t
die of hunger.
For many children who have been affected by
war, having three meals a day is an exception rather than
the rule. Put yourself in their shoes for a day.
My Mum/Dad/partner makes my lunch
Lucky you! But that’s no problem. Maybe you can make
a donation out of your spending money instead, or ask whoever
makes your lunch not to put any “treats” such
as chips or chocolates in your lunchbox for a week, and donate
the money saved on those to War Child.
I’m diabetic
If you’re diabetic, hypoglycaemic, or have other
health conditions that may be affected by fasting, do not
skip any meals without consulting your doctor or medical
professional. Instead, consider eating normally but making
a donation to War Child as well, or forgo that second cup
of coffee for a few days and donate the money you save.
More about Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth lunar month of the Islamic calendar.
Muslims mark the month of Ramadan with prayer, fasting and
acts of charity. Fasting is one of the five “pillars” (duties)
of Islam. During daylight hours for the entire month, Muslims
eat and drink nothing, including water. Fasting reminds Muslims
of the suffering of the poor, and is also an opportunity
to practice self-control and cleanse the body and mind. By
missing lunch one or more days, you can remind yourself of
the plight of children whose lives have been affected by
war, and do something practical to help them.
What do I do with the money?
To make a donation or forward funds you have raised, you
can post a cheque or money order payable to War Child
Australia to:
War Child Australia
PO Box Q551
QVB NSW 1230
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