HourChallenge

Jubilee USA in urging people to fast and pray as part of an international witness against global poverty and the debts burdening poor countries.

The international action consists of a 40 day “Rolling Fast“ that takes place from September 6 to October 15 in solidarity with poor and hungry people around the world.

Here’s how it works.  You choose one day during that time to pray and fast.  On that same day, contact your members of Congress and ask them to take steps that would end global poverty and cancel unjust debts.

Phone your members of Congress at 1-800-826-3688, and urge them to do three things:

•    Cancel the debts of the world’s poor countries
•    Support a U.S. farm bill that is fairer to poor and hungry people and farmers in the U.S. and in poor countries.  You can use this sample letter to help you frame your message.
•    Increase poverty-focused development assistance

How to take part

On any given day during the 40-day fast, people across the United States and around the world will engage in this powerful action.  Simply sign up for the day you want to fast.  You can sign up as an individual or as a family, church, campus or group.