Shih Cheng Yen's Blog, page 13

In Malaysia, Tzu Chi Cares for Residents After Floods

In early March this year, severe floods struck the southern part of Malaysia. Tzu Chi volunteers went to evacuation centers to distribute items to help people rest and regain the strength to rebuild their homes.

In Mozambique, Tzu Chi Holds Distributions After Cyclone Freddy

Heavy rains caused by Cyclone Freddy have severely damaged Maputo, the capital of Mozambique and many local volunteers have themselves become disaster victims.

Tzu Chi Helps Student Dropouts Back to School in Mexico

Tzu Chi volunteers deeply understand that education is the greatest hope for children from impoverished families to transform their lives.  Therefore they reach out a helping hand in a timely manner and strive to provide opportunities for children who have dropped out of school to return to their studies.

Gratitude Warms Hearts of Family in Tijuana, Mexico

Tzu Chi volunteers travel back and forth between Los Angeles and Tijuana, Mexico, all through their concern and unwillingness to let go. The companionship and care of Tzu Chi volunteers bring light and warmth to families with harsh and difficult lives.

In Taiwan, Tzu Chi Collaborates with Motech for Common Good

Tzu Chi Foundation and Motech Industries, Inc., a company committed to researching and developing solar power systems, have joined hands to create a solar energy green environmental protection plan, to fulfill their social responsibility and work towards the 2050 net-zero emissions goal.

Tzu Chi Teachers’ Association Established in Lumbini, Nepal

The Tzu Chi Teachers' Association was established in Lumbini, Nepal,  birthplace of the Buddha. The association consists of school principals and teachers who aim to promote character education and environmental education on campus.

Ripple Effect of Rice Piggy Bank in Lumbini, Nepal

Can love be weighed? Love may be intangible, but a scale can measure the weight of rice piggy banks. Through the practice of the Rice Piggy Bank, Tzu Chi hopes to inspire more people to give and make the world a better place.

In Earthquake-Hit Nurdagi, Turkiye, Tzu Chi Holds First Distribution

One month has passed since a terrible earthquake devastated Turkiye and Syria on February 6. Most of the affected people are still waiting for help. On March 5, in one of the worst-hit areas, Nurdagi in Gaziantep Province in Turkiye, Tzu Chi started its first distribution of gift cards. Volunteers expect to distribute them to 7,759 households over four days, with 430 households on the first day. The victims arrived early and queued up, their hearts full of anxiety.

A Foot-Washing Lesson in Lumbini, Nepal

"Thank you for giving birth to me, and thank you for raising me." The children loudly expressed their gratitude to their parents and grandparents – so began a foot-washing lesson that touched parents and made them happy at Siddhartha Primary School in Lumbini, Nepal.

Tzu Chi Collaborates with Jordanian NGO to Deliver First Batch of Aid Supplies to Syria

To aid the victims of the devastating earthquake in Turkiye and Syria, Tzu Chi has not only provided supplies and care to the affected areas in Turkiye but has also actively sought ways to help Syria, which was also heavily affected. The good news is that it has recently made progress in supplying aid to Syria. Tzu Chi has cooperated with Hashemite, a charity organization in Jordan. Thanks to a donation by a Taiwanese businessman, the first batch of more than 420,000 pieces of clothing has arrived in Syria.