Shih Cheng Yen's Blog, page 8

Tzu Chi's Poverty Alleviation and Education Aid in Guatemala

The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused persistently high inflation worldwide, exacerbating the hardships faced by the poor. Now that the pandemic is receding, Tzu Chi volunteers around the world are seizing the opportunity to help those in need and enable them to overcome their difficulties.

Tzu Chi Holds Free Medical Clinic For Syrian Refugees in Jordan

"We set off early in the morning, taking two transfers and traveling for over two hours. After seeing the doctor, we had to hurry back to the refugee camp to report in. For the sake of my daughter's health, I will never give up. I will go to any place, no matter how far," said the father of Mayram with a weathered face, as he repeatedly expressed his gratitude to the Tzu Chi volunteers of Jordan. The love of parents knows no bounds, and deeply touched everyone present.

Tzu Chi Brings Love to Earthquake Survivors in Türkiye

On the morning of May 18th, the Turkish Tzu Chi Foundation held a training session at their office in Istanbul to teach volunteers how to gather information and assess situations effectively.

Tzu Chi Supports Argentine Soup Kitchen (part 2/2)

Tzu Chi volunteers’ sudden appearance in front of the Comedor Angel Guardian soup Kitchen surprised and delighted Eva, the person in charge. She quickly set aside her work; unable to clean her hands, which were stained black, she hurried out to greet the volunteers.

Tzu Chi Helps Ukrainian Elderly In Midst of War

“I don't have much money, but I genuinely want to help these poor people and offer them some assistance." With deep wrinkles on her face, an elderly Ukrainian grandmother placed her donation into the bamboo bank held by Jeff Ding (丁健哲).

Tzu Chi Brings Winter Warmth in Relief Distribution in Chile

As winter approaches in the southern hemisphere, Tzu Chi volunteers in Chile have started relief distributions and delivered a truckload of supplies. They were joined by teachers and students from the school.

Tzu Chi Supports Argentine Soup Kitchen (part 1/2)

In Argentina, rising inflation and a severe economic crisis have caused the purchasing power of people to fall. To protest this dire situation, people in the capital city of Buenos Aires are blocking roads or sleeping in tents on the streets.

Tzu Chi School Transforms Lives in Mozambique

On Monday, May 29, 2023, Tzu Chi Mozambique handed over a school it rebuilt after Cyclone Idai in 2019. It will transform teaching and learning conditions for the children.

Radiant Smiles: Teaching Jing Si Aphorisms in India

In the realm of Earth and Heaven, the most beautiful sight is the joyful smiles of children immersed in learning. A student from the Silaunja tutoring program said: "A face adorned with a smile is the most beautiful."

Tzu Chi Holds 138th Large-scale Free Clinic in Indonesia

"Thank you, Allah. Thank you all (volunteers) for everything," 65-year-old Grandma Maswah said emotionally as she hugged Tzu Chi volunteer Ju-hua Cai (蔡菊花). Thanks to a free clinic, she had regained her sight.