I have been going to this event since 1992, it's really great, it's relevant and there is little cost involved making it great for youth groups. Also, i appreciated it as the Director of Youth Ministry because unlike World vision, this is held at a campground so all you have to plan is transportation, plus there's buses.

About World Accord

For three decades World Accord has actively supported development activities with communities living in poverty in Latin America and Asia. Our philosophy of long-term partnership and empowerment provides local organizations and communities with resources and expertise they can use to create a better life.

World Accord presently supports community development activities in Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, India and Nepal. Our dynamic organization is always reaching out to new partners and new opportunities. 

This year's event promises to be 'transformational'. There's still that fabulous Grand Prize to Central America, and this year we're unveiling an exciting video contest for participants. There's also more chances to win amazing prizes! All the details are below, but first: 

Fastathon's 2011 Theme is: “NO DUMPING”--Emotionally, Physically, Ecologically or Spiritually. Inspired by David Pollay's “Law of the Garbage Truck”, (http://bewareofgarbagetrucks.com/wordpress/ ) we'll explore even deeper facets to make the world a better place. 

Fastathon's 2011 Song is the very popular “Today I'm Gonna Try To Change the World” by Johnny Reid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2ACmJPhz3Q

A brief weekend schedule looks like this: 
Friday: 7 pm arrival, grab your bunk, snack at 11 pm
Saturday: Workshops, activities, talent show, campfire,dance, movie—lots to keep your mind off your stomach.
Sunday: The fast breaks with an awesome banquet of riches. 
(details on buses on website)

First things first, you have to register. Second things second, you need to raise some money. To get your registration form and official fundraising sheet go tohttp://www.worldaccord.org/index.php/events You can also learn how to set up a Canada Helps online giving page – easy for you and oh so easy for people to donate to your cause. 

You only need to raise $75 to register. Not bad for an entire jam-packed weekend, is it? 

There are SO many perks to raising more money—and first is the Grand Prize trip to Central America. The more money you raise the more tickets you will earn for the draw. 
It works like this: 

$75 registration fee automatically generates 1 ticket.
Raise it to $100 and you're up to 2 tickets. 
Each additional $50 nets you another (1) ticket. 
NEW THIS YEAR: If you bring a friend who's a first timer, you'll get 2 additional tickets.

AND NOW, DRUMROLL PLEASE.............................................................

Announcing World Accord's First Ever Video Contest. 

We want a one minute(ish) video that promotes Fastathon. The creator of the winning video nabs the Zoom Q3HD Video Recorder, the ultimate in recording technology that fits into your pocket.
(http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/q3hd/)

For this contest you need your own equipment. You can take video, stills, anything you like on the weekend. You will edit and finish your creation within 30 days of Fastathon. All entries will be posted on our Facebook and YouTube pages and positioned to earn as many votes and likes as possible, to help sway our panel of judges. 
You have complete creative freedom in telling the audience why they should attend and/or support Fastathon. Engage the viewer. Be powerful. Hook them with your message. 

You'll find the full rules and regs on our website, which will also include some resources to help you create without busting any copyright rules or the like. It will include high rez logo and short pithy descriptions of World Accord to make your job easier.

For more info on Fastathon, registration, and sponsorship forms you can go to http://www.worldaccord.org/index.php/events