DOLLAR-THIRTY DAY

How far will $1.30 take you in 1 day?

Sign up now for GO on the Mission’s DOLLAR-THIRTY DAY challenge.

Can you live on $1.30/day?

Over 800 million people globally live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $1.30 a day.

On February 29, 2024, you are invited to leap into a unique experience: choose to live on just $1.30 for the entire day.

Why $1.30?

When you give $39 per month ($1.30 per day) to sponsor a child through GO on the Mission, your contribution will help that child break the cycle of poverty by providing education, nutrition, and hope. 

EXPERIENCE the hardship of living a day of poverty.

APPRECIATE the abundance in your life.

INSPIRE change and offer hope

Dollar-Thirty Day is more than a challenge; it's a journey into the heart of empathy.

Empathy is a powerful tool in the fight against poverty.

It allows you to understand and share the feelings of others, especially those living in difficult conditions. This deep understanding motivates you to take action and find solutions that can make a real difference in people's lives. 

When you empathize with those in poverty, you see beyond the statistics and recognize the human struggle behind them. Empathy changes your perspective on the struggle, turning it from “their problem” to “my problem.”

By choosing to take part in an empathetic experience, you foster a sense of community and shared responsibility. It even encourages collaboration between different sectors of society - organizations, government, businesses, and citizens - to work together towards sustainable solutions. By nurturing empathy, you not only provide immediate relief to those in need but also empower communities to rise out of poverty and build a more equitable world for future generations.

Dollar-Thirty Day Benefits:

  • Experiencing life with severe financial constraints, even for a day, opens your eyes to the realities faced by many. It's a powerful way to understand the daily challenges and tough decisions faced by those living in poverty.

  • The insights you gain from this experience can motivate you to take action. Whether it's volunteering, praying, giving, or making more informed choices, your actions can make a difference.

  • Share your experience and encourage others to join. Spreading awareness is key to building a more empathetic and understanding society. Share your experience with #MyDollarThirtyDay

  • By participating, you're joining a community committed to making a difference. Together, we can work towards building a better world.

  • After Dollar-Thirty Day, consider giving $1.30 per day ($39 dollars per month) toward child sponsorship. When you sponsor a child you provide education, nutrition, and hope allowing children to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families.

Ready to embrace the experience?

Dollar-Thirty Day is about understanding, empathy, and action.

Walk in someone else's shoes for a day. 

Share Your Journey: #DollarThirtyDay

Not ready to take the leap? Here are other ways to get involved: