~ 2011 30-Hour Famine ~

24,000 children die every day before their 5th birthday from preventable causes – Malaria, Pneumonia, Diarrhoea, and Complications during and after birth. These unnecessary deaths are unacceptable, especially when proven, low-cost solutions exist. World Vision Malaysia recognises the plight of child health and to respond, we will be focusing on the subject of Child Health for 30-Hour Famine 2011. Our theme is “Hunger for Health!”. Together, we can make a difference by ending preventable child death.

30-Hour Famine @ Malaysia

World Vision Malaysia was formed in 1997 and was manned by a handful of staff. At the same time, the famine in North Korea shocked the world and Sin Chew Daily decided to take lead and organised the first 30-Hour Famine in Malaysia. Funds poured in and a record of RM2.6 million was raised.

1997年，刚成立的马来西亚世界宣明会只有寥寥几名员工，在星洲日报的带领下筹办了马来西亚首届饥饿30。由于当年发生了震惊世界的朝鲜饥荒，善款如泉水般自各方涌 进，共计两百六十万令吉。饥饿30在马来西亚的路从此大步迈开……

About 30-Hour Famine 饥饿三十简介

The 30-Hour Famine is a global movement against hunger and poverty. Since its inception 40 years ago, this annual event has gained popularity, particularly among youths and young adults. It has also gained a reputation as being the biggest – and most fun! — youth fundraising event in the world. By going without solid food for 30 hours, you can give those who are suffering from hunger and poverty the opportunity for improved health, better quality of life, and most importantly, hope.

饥饿30是一个让公众透过禁食，以亲身体验饥饿的全球性抗贫活动。这项活动在各地广受青少年欢迎，属于全球最盛大（且其乐无穷也！）的青年筹款运动。藉着在30个小时里仅以清水果腹的饥饿体验，您就可以为长期受饥饿煎熬的小孩和家庭，提升他们的健康，有品质的生活素质以及最重要的是点燃希望的火苗。

How It Began

The origin of Junior Chamber can be traced as far back as 1910, in the city of St Louis, Missouri, United States of America. A young man by the name of Henry "Hy" Giessenbier, a bank cashier, felt that young people acting in a voluntary capacity could fashion a new standard of life for their communities. On October 13, 1915, he called for a meeting with 32 young men present, and an organization was formed under the name of "Young Men's Progressive Civic Association". It was mainly for the community betterment.

The vigor and imagination of the young group attracted the admiration of the St Louis chamber of Commerce, which on February 11, 1918 asked the group to consider the name of "JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE", So, the name was born.

The movement spread, and by June 1920, the United State Junior Chamber of Commerce marched on to Canada, New Zealand, Asia, Europe and Africa. In 1914, in Mexico City, the world organization, the Junior Chamber International was formed and since that date, JCI has inspired hundred of thousands of young people across the face of the earth.

History of JCIM

The Junior Chamber movement was introduced to Malaysia (then the Federation of Malaysia) in 1954. Junior Chamber in Sarawak and Junior Chamber in Sabah were affiliated to Junior Chamber International in 1956 and in 1963 respectively. Junior Chamber Peninsular Malaysia, Junior Chamber Sarawak and Junior Chamber Sabah were then identified as three different National Organization (NOMs) directly affiliated to Junior Chamber International.

On 11th October 1975, Junior Chamber Malaysia was formed with the signing of a Merge Agreement between the three separate national organizations in Kuala Lumpur. A Protem Board of Directors under the chairmanship of JCI Senator V T Nathan, Past President of Kuala Lumpur Junior Chamber was founded. This Protem Board was appointed to look into the registration of the new organization to be known as Junior Chamber Malaysia.

In 1976 Junior Chamber Malaysia obtained temporary registration from the Registrar of Societies to operate. The 1st National Convention was held in 1976 itself in Kuala Lumpur. At this National Convention, JCI Senator George Chang was elected the First National President.

All about Junior Chamber International

NAME :-
Junior Chamber International (JCI), Inc., is a worldwide federation of young professionals and entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 40.


MEMBERSHIP :-
National Organizations federated to JCI are active in more than 6,000 chapters located in more than 100 nations and territories.


MISSION :-
To provide development opportunities that empowers young people to create positive change.


VISION :-
To be the leading global network of young active citizens.


VALUES :-
Creed
“ We believe:
That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life;
That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;
That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise;
That government should be of laws rather than of men;
That earth's great treasure lies in human personality;
And that service to humanity is the best work of life.”


HISTORY :-
JCI was founded in Mexico City on December 11, 1944, when representatives from eight nations met to create an organization that would address global concerns. From these eight nations, JCI has grown spanning every continent to include more than 100 nations.