Charity
On the morning of Sunday, 25th July the Tzu Chi train started its trip from Chatswood to Windsor. Despite having to go through the tedium of transferring from train to bus, getting off, then boarding a train again, the enthusiastic spirits of the eight autistic children families and the numerous volunteers could not be dampened. Upon arrival at Windsor, the children could hardly wait to be organized. When they started using their implements to pick up litter, eager to return the clean streets to the Windsor residents.Full story
At its July 2010 general meeting, United Nations’ Economic and Social Council confirmeded Tzu Chi as NGO in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC, recognizing its efforts in charity and medical care in over 70 countries.
A 9.0 Richter scale earthquake hit northern Japan on March 11 this year. Coordinated through Tzu Chi’s headquarter in Taiwan, our volunteers in Japan commenced their hot food deliveries to affected areas in spite of the snowy weather. Our volunteers worldwide also respond with local fundraising appeals.
Whether it be Taiwan, Haiti, Pakistan, or other countries, wherever disaster strikes, our volunteers always respond promptly. We carry out disaster relief with empathy and follow Master Cheng Yen’s holistic approach and focus on stability, safety, and peace of mind. Every disaster is a revelation with a moral. For those of us who cannot be overseas with the relief, streetside appeals are our toke...
