Every 24 hours, 29,000 children die from preventable diseases such as malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and acute respiratory infections. This year youth participated in Project 24/29 and joined the fight to help children who are in need around the world.
Before the event, participants raised money through donors and sponsors to help the hungry and needy around the world. These participants then fasted for 24 hours, engaged in community service projects, educational activities and Bible study.
After completing Project 24/29, the participants collected money from their donors and sponsors and sent the money to The Salvation Army World Missions Bureau. Half of the money raised went directly to the International Self Denial World Mission Fund and the other half was designated to be given to the Zimbabwe Territory. Colonels Robert and Marguerite Ward—former missionaries in Zimbabwe—attended the project and taught traditional songs and shared many great stories about the Army’s work in that country.
Check out the photos from Project 24/29; click the above photo to view as a slideshow.
(Photos courtesy of C. and E. Himes)
Youth Department