But unlike the millions of refugees living in our world, Miss Wason chose to live on rations this week. And for the 17-year-old, this diet is only a challenge for seven-days, not her reality.

Taking part in the nation-wide Ration Challenge organised through Act For Peace, Miss Wason was sent a box containing the same rations given to a Syrian refugee in a Jordan camp: rice, 270 grams of flour, 40 grams of chickpeas, 85 grams of lentils, 200 millilitres of vegetable oil, 400 grams of kidney beans and a can of sardines to live off for one week.

As time progressed and her fundraising increased, the Year 11 Mercy Regional College student was gifted more food including salt, onion and garlic.

"Last year I went on a school immersion trip to Cambodia which continues to inspire me today," she said.

"Over there we saw children and people starving to the point where their hair would turn red.

"It was a real eye-opener for me and some of the other students I went on the trip with did this challenge last year and I thought I'd do it this year."

Having raised $382 at the halfway point of her challenge Miss Wason hopes her small act sacrifice may inspire others to learn more about the realities refugees face and the cost of food wastage.

"The first few days of the challenge were a big shock and I had some brain fog," she said.

"I have definitely been noticing what people are eating and throwing away at school. When I see what they're wasting I keep thinking how much I'd love to eat that.

"I think we all need to learn and think more about food wastage.

"If a person is passionate to learn more about refugees then this challenge is something they should do. I'm now even more keen to learn more about the issues in our world."

The Cobden local is part of a wider community across Australia taking part in the Ration Challenge which has so far raised $1,862,513 - equating to 6797 ration packs for refugees.

While she is proud of her efforts, there are a few food groups Miss Wason is craving.

"I can't wait to eat something with sugar in it. I'd love some meat and fresh veggies - pretty much anything but rice."

To donate to Miss Wason's challenge head to school.rationchallenge.org.au/mercy-regional-college

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