40 Hour Challenge – Go offline. Make a difference.

Students are invited to take part in the Avondale College team for World Vision's 40 Hour Challenge - a simple but powerful way to demonstrate Atawhai, and make a real difference!

Avondale College has a proud history of supporting this kaupapa, with students collectively raising many thousands of dollars over the years. This year, funds will support families in the Solomon Islands impacted by food scarcity, helping provide the seeds, tools, and skills they need to grow food in a changing climate.

In the Pacific, 1 in 6 children are living in severe food poverty. Together, rangatahi in Aotearoa can help change that.

The 2026 challenge is to go offline for 40 hours - stepping away from screens and reconnecting with what matters, while raising funds to support our neighbours in the Pacific.

👉 Sign up and take the challenge (19-21 June)

👉 Go offline for 40 hours

👉 Ask friends and whānau to sponsor you

Now’s the time to stand up, make a difference, and continue AvCol’s strong tradition of giving.

Join the Avcol Fundraising Team, or make a donation here: World Vision NZ - Avondale College

For more information, contact Mrs Susan Elijas (s.elijas@avcol.school.nz ), keep an eye out on the Daily Notices, and support the 40 Hour Challenge bake sale next week on Thursday!