Shih Cheng Yen's Blog, page 16

41 Countries and Regions Respond to Tzu Chi Relief for Turkiye

It has been a week since the devastating earthquake in Turkiye. Countries around the world are paying close attention to the changing disaster situation. Tzu Chi is not only donating aid materials. Its volunteers in 41 countries and regions around the world, rich and poor, have also mobilized and taken to the streets to raise love and pray devoutly for no more disasters in the world. Everyone gathers kindness together with one thought -- to help the earthquake victims.

Om Kalwar’s Rice Piggy Bank

The Tzu Chi Nepalese charity team keeps helping those who are suffering. They inspired Om Kalwar and his mother in Lumbini to give of themselves to help the needy.

In Medan, Tzu Chi Sets Up 43rd Green Point in Vocational School

In Medan, Indonesia, Tzu Chi has spared no effort in promoting environmental protection. A higher vocational school has become the 43rd green point of the local Tzu Chi branch.

Tzu Chi Volunteers Arrive in Istanbul to Prepare for Aid

To relieve the suffering of victims living in sub-zero temperatures after the devastating earthquake in Turkiye, Tzu Chi has donated 8,148 thick blankets totaling 25 metric tons. The first batch of 8,148 blankets arrived in Turkiye on two flights on February 11 and 12.

In Nepal, Thank Teachers with Tea

On January 2, students in three schools in Lumbini, Nepal each offered a cup of tea with both hands and bowed at 90 degrees to thank their teachers for their grace and kindness. They became more aware after serving the tea.

Love Inspires Love

Love inspires love. In Bohol in the Philippines, Tzu Chi has inspired many people to become givers.

Cherish the Value of Recyclables

Love has no religious distinction. At the Banten Recycling Station in Tangerang, Indonesia, volunteer Lu Di (盧迪) is a Catholic who comes to the station every day. He takes it as his second home.

Let Us Pray for Türkiye and Syria

After a devastating earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria on the morning of February 6, thousands of people in both countries have been affected. More than 7,500 km away, in Taiwan, Tzu Chi has launched a mission of relief work for Türkiye. At 1:30 pm, February 7, Tzu Chi volunteers and staff came together to pray and raise funds for those in the two countries who are suffering.

Tzu Chi Sets Up Disaster Response Center after the Earthquake in Turkey

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkiye on February 6, killing more than 5,000 people and wounding 32,000. It destroyed 8,000 buildings. It was the most severe earthquake in the region for 80 years.

Tzu Chi Sets Up Disaster Center after the Earthquake in Turkey

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey on February 6, killing more than 5,000 people and wounding 32,000. It destroyed 8,000 buildings. It was the most severe earthquake in the region for 80 years.