The annual World Vision 40 Hour Challenge united students in a worldwide effort to raise awareness and funds for communities facing poverty and inequality. Participants completed the challenge from June 13-15 to raise money to help alleviate the Solomon Islands’ hunger and climate crises.
Our Student Leadership Committee collaborated with peers and experts at the World Vision Youth Conference, equipping themselves with the knowledge and tools to engage our community through activities such as form class visits and interactive lunchtime activations.
Image above: Back row L-R: Tazkia Ahmed, Ann Chen, Dina Attraqchi, Jana Kak, Diya Kansara, Estella Hipkins, Emily Stretton. Front row L-R Dorsa Jahedi, Joel Titus, Audrey Malloy.
We had 151 participants complete the 40-Hour Challenge this year, and our top three fundraisers were Eva Cunningham, Kiley Zaayman and Isla Penberthy. Their efforts led to $18,578 raised, showing how empowered youth initiatives can drive real-world change through compassion, leadership, and commitment to justice.
Thank you, Westlake!
Main image above: L-R: Joel Titus, Isla Penberthy, Kiley Zaayman, Eva Cunningham