// About Concern Fast

The Fast is Concern’s annual fundraiser. It’s 24 hours of fun, friends, fasting and fundraising to help malnourished children in the world’s poorest countries.

Ali is only ten years old but is fighting to survive the drought in east Africa

What is the Fast?

The Fast takes place on 10 November this year and we hope you’ll join us. Every year, 3.5 million children die from malnutrition. We can help to prevent this by raising fnds to support Concern’s vital work overseas.

Ali’s story

Ali is only ten years old but is fighting to survive the terrible drought in east Africa. This year, the Concern Fast will focus on helping save children like him from a lifetime of hunger.

>> Read more about Ali

Get involved

Whether you’re fasting or offering support, there are lots of ways for you to get involved.

>> Sign up, sponsor a friend or be inspired by fundraising ideas

Tips 

If you’ve never fasted before, or even if you have, it’s a good idea to read through our list of tips for fasting.

Frequently asked questions

If you’ve still got an unanswered question about the Fast, take a look at our frequently asked questions.