Leong (in orange top) with 30-Hour Famine Changemakers, sponsors and partners.
THOUSANDS of visitors attended the finale of World Vision Malaysia 30-Hour Famine Festival at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
Themed “Right the Wrong”, the festival encouraged local community involvement in tackling global issues such as hunger, climate change, and conflict.
There were dance and coffee art workshops, music performances, games, and exciting prizes.
Also present at the festival were 30-Hour Famine Changemakers Henn, JE Pong, and Joe Chang as well as World Vision Malaysia’s supporters and partners.
World Vision Malaysia chief executive officer Terry Leong said, “The 30-Hour Famine Festival has been a testament to the incredible spirit of our community.
“Seeing so many people from various communities coming together to ‘Right the Wrong’ and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families is truly inspiring.
“We are thankful to all our supporters, sponsors, and partners for their commitment and generosity even as we strive to create a better future for those in need.”
Funds raised from the event will be used for critical community development projects in DR Congo, Lebanon and Sri Lanka.
The money is for providing essential health and nutrition as well as livelihood support for families and children in need.
Funds will also support the work of the United Nations World Food Programme, a partner of World Vision.
Locally, the funds will go towards World Vision Malaysia’s community development work in Sabah as well as its One Goal Malaysia’s Eat Right to Play Right Programme which seeks to combat child malnutrition through sports (badminton).
The event featured performances by local artistes Bell Yu Tian, Daniel Cheah, Emily Chua, Geraldine Gan, Isaac Voo, Nicole Lai, Thomas Kok, Uriah See, Victoria Ng, Yise Loo and Zen.
Other performers included children from DXYL Music Academy, Jessica Loo and Velcro Dance Group, national wushu athlete Alton Ang, and MyZouk dance team.
