The Beauty of Serendipity

On the 29th of November, Gauteng Tzu Chi volunteers made their way to the United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCPA) for their end-of-year visit. It was to be another joyful reunion with the residents of UCPA, but this time's visit was particularly special as it  marked the first-time attendance of Mister Amirth Singh, the first African to become an official bone marrow donee. 

- original post by Ken Tsai -

- translated by Hui-Ying Li -

- edited by Joanne Lan -

Photo by: Ken Tsai

"The Greater our Generosity, The Greater our Blessings"

The 29th of November marked Gauteng Tzu Chi volunteers' second visit to Nyelethi's Children Home in Benoni. With the Christmas holiday season fast approaching, it provided a wonderful opportunity for the emphasis to be placed on the gift of giving and showing true compassion to all.

- by Joanne Lan -

Photo by: Joanne Lan

 

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" A little celebration at Jublieum PTA Old Age Home

With Christmas on the way, the Gauteng Tzu Chings went to the Jubileum Pretoria Old Age Home for their annual Christmas visit.

- by Mei Lee -

Photo by: Mei Lee

Blue Downs Ethembeni Children's Care Centre Visit

This Saturday saw the Capetonian Tzu Chings making another visit to Blue Downs Ethembeni Children's Care Centre. Ethembeni is a small daycare based in Blue Downs, Cape Town; it is run by Emma, a 64-year-old caregiver in the district. The day care, though small, boasts 25 eager, bright-eyed and fun-loving children from ages 1-4. Coincidentally, the day care was also having their 2014 Community Primary School graduation that day.

- Translated by: Tony Lin -

- Edited by: Mei Lee -
- original post by Casey Huang -

Photo by: Casey Huang/Chin-Mei Yang
 

Community Outreach Project: Benoni Bunny Park Round 2

What a great honour and privilege it was for the Gauteng Tzu Chi youth to host a second Benoni Bunny Park outing; it was a day where the Tzu Chi volunteers gave their time to take 40 orphaned children of Tembisa to the Bunny Park Centre, giving them an opportunity to interact, have fun and enjoy the day at hand.

- by Kgabo Semenya -

Photo by: Ken Tsai

Tzu Chi Five Day School Holiday Soup Kitchen

During the 2014 October school holiday, the Tzu Chi volunteers from Ivory Park continued their work of spreading love, compassion and relief, extending the normal Saturday soup kitchen to a one week program which started from the 3rd October till the 13th October.

- by Kgabo Semeya -

Photo by: Thapelo

Feeding the mind. Feeding the Soul

Daily nutrition is something that most of us take for granted, but for the young orphans of Tembisa, having a meal a day can be something hard to come by. As a child's nutrition and education go hand in hand, Tzu Chi's local volunteers and youth members combined their efforts in helping to feed the children's mind, body and soul. 

- by Joanne Lan -

Photo by: Mei-Hua Lee

Mandela Day in Cape Town

Photo by: Casey I-Yun Huang

"A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of" - Nelson Mandela

In the true spirit of giving, and in celebration of our beloved Tata Madiba, many South Africans did something charitable for at least 67 minutes on 19 July. 

- by Hanna Yen - 

- View original post at: Not Without Zest

2014 Gauteng English Youth Winter Camp

Thanks to a great team of Tzu Chi volunteers, once again we are happy to put Master Cheng Yen's teachings into practice by hosting the 2014 Local Tzu Ching Camp; a great event that brings us together with love, respect, care, and most of all, what it really means to be a Tzu Ching volunteer.

- by Kgabo Semenya -

- edited by Joanne Lan -

Photo by: Mei Lee

2014 National Tzu Ching Humanities Camp

This July, for the first time in four years, a national Tzu Ching Humanities Camp was held in Durban. It was one of the longest camps, spanning from 3 to the 6 July, with over a hundred participants (learners).

- by Mei Lee - 

Photo by: Derrick Lu

Rotary International Award of Honor Bestowed to Master Cheng Yen

Master Cheng Yen, founder of Tzu Chi Foundation was awarded the Award of Honor by Rotary International in recognition for her contribution towards the humanitarian spirit and world peace, affirming Tzu Chi's leadership status in doing charity work around the world.

- Story by: Tzu Chi Global Network -

Rotary International for the Award of Honour
(Photo provided by Tzu Chi Foundation) 

3000 Benefit from Winter Relief

Photo By: Joanne Lan

At the Southern Hemisphere, this time of the year marks the start of Winter. Tzu Chi Volunteers held a winter relief distribution at the capital city of Pretoria. After 5 days of preparation, the volunteers visited the informal settlement of Mooiplaas and identified 3000 households who do not have basic supplies such as water and electricity, not to mention their empty dinner tables. 

- Translated by: Po-Chuan You

Community Outreach Project: Benoni Bunny Park

On an early brisk morning in Johannesburg, the Tzu Ching of Gauteng gathered at the Tzu Chi headquarters in high spirits to prepare for their outing to the Benoni Bunny Park. 

- by Mei-Hua Lee & Sandy Lu - 

Photo by: Joanne Lan

2014 Tzu Chi Buddha Bathing Ceremony

The second Sunday of May is a very special day for Tzu Chi Foundation, its members and fellow volunteers; it marks the celebration of Buddha's Day, Mother's Day as well as Global Tzu Chi Day. 

- by Joanne Lan - 

Photo By: Ken Tsai

Tzu Chi Volunteers in Redhill - April Report

Before and during the month of April 2014, local Tzu Chi volunteers in Redhill conducted various community projects in their area. 

- by Newman Mzamo -

- edited by Joanne Lan -

Photo by: Newman Mzamo

SA Tzu Ching Celebrate 20 Years

South Africa Tzu Ching was established roughly around August, 1994. Some may refer to this year as the year of the "Born-Frees" since it marked the first democratic election after the well-known Apartheid era.

- on behalf of the South Africa Tzu Ching, 2014 -

                                    

Local Tzu Chings Held Training Seminar

Every year, around the Easter holiday period, there are a group of youngsters willing to give up their holiday to attend the Tzu Ching training seminars held at Tzu Chi Headquarters. This year, however, holds something just a little different.

- by Po-Chuan You -

Photo by: Po-Chuan You

Tzu Chi Volunteers of Ladysmith Have March Seminar

On the 4th March 2014, some of our Local Volunteers went to share with the members of the Rosboom community about the Tzu Chi seminar that was to be held later on in the month and to invite them to come and experience the joy in helping others.

- by Newman Nkosi -

- edited by Mei Lee - 

Photo by: Newman Nkosi

Tzu Chi Volunteers in Blue Bank - February Report

On Thursday the 20th February 2014, local Tzu Chi volunteers in Blue Bank conducted a home visit to a local granny residing alone in the area. 

- by Newman Mzamo -

- edited by Joanne Lan -

Photo by: Newman Mzamo

Tzu Chi Volunteers in Rosboom - February Report

On Thursday, 20th February 2014, two groups of local Tzu Chi volunteers conducted two home visits in Rosboom. 

- by Newman Mzamo -

- edited by Joanne Lan -

Photo by: Newman Mzamo

Photo by: Newman Mzamo

Tembisa Tzu Ching Present A Musical Performance

Chinese New Year’s Celebration, often marks the start of a busy event schedule for Tzu Chi Volunteers. This year, during the ceremony, a unique bunch of SA Local Tzu Ching (Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth) perform the unique culture of Tzu Chi – a sign language musical.

- by Po-Chuan You - 

Photo by: Jack Wong

Tembisa Tzu Ching Experience the Blanket Packaging Process in Taiwan

All the way from South Africa to Taiwan, Tzu Ching from Johannesburg, Durban and Ladysmith, come to join the Leadership Training Seminar. They had the experience of packaging the Tzu Chi blankets, which are used widely during emergency and winter relief distributions.

-Translated by: Po-Chuan You - 

- Story by: Tzu Chi Global Network - 

(For full story, click HERE)

Photo from: Tzu Chi Global Network