Shih Cheng Yen's Blog, page 19

The Life and Struggles of a Large Family from Ukraine

Every Ukrainian family that left Ukraine after the full-scale invasion of Russia in February, 2022, has its own story and its own difficulties. In this article, we will tell you about the wonderful, big, friendly Verbovsky family from Ternopil in Ukraine, consisting of mother Maryana, father Nazar, and five children. The Verbovsky family arrived in Poland on March 16, 2022. The main reason for leaving home was to find a safe place for the children and to find a place for the rehabilitation of their youngest son, who was not even two years old at the time, and who has a rare diagnosis.

Lamiya Lin, Strong Pillar of Tzu Chi's Charity in Jordan

On December 13, 2022, Lamiya Lin, a staff member of Tzu Chi in Jordan, was officially certified as a Tzu Chi commissioner. Not only did Master Cheng Yen, founder of the Foundation, give her blessings in person, but Lamiya’s parents and many Tzu Chi volunteers also came to congratulate her.

In Malaysia, Tzu Chi Finds New Site for Refugee Learning Centre

On December 3, volunteers, teachers, and students of a learning centre in Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia worked together to complete the relocation of the facility within six hours.

In Cold Winter, Tzu Chi Cares for Homeless in Taiwan

In December, the first cold wave of the winter struck Taiwan. After nightfall, the temperature fell sharply. Tzu Chi volunteers carried socks, scarves and warm jackets to help homeless people resist the cold winter.

Tzu Chi Brings Warmth to Ukrainians in Canada

After Russia’s invasion on February 24, some Ukrainian families took refuge in Canada. They left in such a hurry that they did not prepare many clothes to keep out the cold. Fortunately, in a foreign country, they also met kind people who helped them and passed on the warmth of love.

Delivering Stationery to Students in Schools in Lumbini, Nepal

Many children in Nepal have lost the opportunity to study because they cannot afford school fees or stationery.

Tzu Chi Brings Hot Food and Blankets to Homeless in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's night view is internationally renowned -- and you can enjoy the dazzling sights by taking a boat tour. But, below the colorful billboards, many people lead bleak lives. They do not even have enough food and clothing.

In Nepal, Tzu Chi Invites Drop-out Students Back to School

About 10% of students of the Gautama Buddha Secondary School (GBSS) in Lumbini, Nepal have dropped out of school because of poverty. After learning this, what could Tzu Chi volunteers do?

Tzu Chi Delivers Eco-friendly Utensils to School in Lumbini, Nepal

It was lunchtime, and the children were waiting in line to eat, but why were they holding paper for homework instead of bowls? Everyone sat on the floor and ate with their hands. Volunteers were worried.

Tzu Chi Volunteers Hold Year-end Distribution in Ipswich, Australia

Time flies, and the year is coming to an end. On November 13, 2022, volunteers prepared materials for the year-end distribution in Ipswich City, in the southeast of Queensland, Australia.