No.3 Kotze Street, The Shelter

500 blankets were donated to The Shelter on No. 3 Kotze Street near Hillbrow during one of the coolest nights in June 2015.

- by Po-Chuan You -

Photo by: Ken Tsai

 

Tzu Chi responds to fire disaster victims

On the 20th May 2015, Tzu Chi volunteers from Johannesburg received news from the City of Johannesburg Emergency Response about a fire disaster that broke out in an informal settlement in Region E, Wynberg. Tzu Chi responded the very next day, providing emergency aid to assist the victims of the fire. 

- by Tzu Chi, Johannesburg -

The distribution of food parcels that will assist
the victims getting back on their feet

Registration at the Soweto Home for the Blind

On the 16th May 2015, Tzu Chi volunteers gathered in the early hours of the day to prepare for the registration and distribution taking place at the Home for the Blind in Soweto, a project in Gauteng that has been maintained by Tzu Chi for more than 8 years. 

- by Joanne Lan - 

Photo by: Ken Tsai

Zimbabwe Tzu Chi Held Buddha Bathing Ceremony

Buddha Bath Ceremony is one of the most important ceremony host by Tzu Chi Foundation Globally, it combines Mother's Day, Buddha Bathing Day, as well as Tzu Chi Day. Volunteers in Zimbabwe also participated in this world-known event, and filed this report

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Buddha Day, Mother’s Day&Global Tzu Chi Day - Buddha Bathing Ceremony

Every year, on the second Sunday of May, Tzu Chi volunteers and members of the community from all around the world gather together to celebrate Buddha Day, Mother’s Day& Global Tzu Chi Day. It is one of the most important ceremony which Tzu Chi Foundation hold throughout the year within all its branches, chapters, and divisions world-wide. So what is "Buddha Bathing Ceremony" ? Do we "bath with Buddha"? 

- by Joanna Lin - 

Tzu Chi in Ladysmith, April 2015

Here's a review of what Tzu Chi Ladysmith have achieved in April 2015

~Compiled by Tzu Chi Ladysmith Volunteers ~

Story of Sister Cecelia - Full Time Volunteer of Tzu Chi Johannesburg

“I used to just ignore others’ advice, and persists despite what others say, but now I think about others first, and consider if my actions or opinions have a positive effect on others.” Sister Cecelia, Tzu Chi Volunteer for 21 years, shared her path in Tzu Chi.

- Interview with Sister Cecelia -

- Compiled by Tzu Chi Volunteer -

Tzu Chi Reaches out as Xenophobic Attack in Johannesburg

It has been nearly 2 weeks since the new wave of Xenophobic attacks broke out across the cities of South Africa. Tzu Chi Volunteers delivers warm and care hand-to-hand to the victims of the tragic attack.

- by Ken Tsai -

2015 April Tzu Ching Humanities Seminar

This April, the national Tzu Ching Humanities Seminar was held at Dirkie Uys Primary School in Durban, spanning from the 3rd-6th April 2015. We were host to approximately 70 students, with a large number of participants being from a relatively young age group. This year, Tzu Ching wanted to emphasize the strength, dedication and power of the youth and how we have the potential to rise and become superheroes within our communities.

- by Joanne Lan -

Photo by: Joanne Lan



Tzu-Chi in Ladysmith, February.2015

Here's a review of what Tzu Chi Ladysmith have achieved in February 2015

~Compiled by Tzu Chi Ladysmith Volunteers ~

The "Sprout Bursary Project" in Tzu Chi RSA

"Sprout Bursary" does provide the learners with financial assist,  but also focuses on the growth of their humanitarian personality.

- Interview with Amy Chu -

- By Po-Chuan You -

Local volunteers in Gauteng - December Report

Part 1 - Community Outreach

On the 23rd December 2014, Tzu Chi volunteers, Felize Mazibuko, Nelisiwe Sithebe, Thandeka Mabizela and Newman Nkosi, decided to lend a helping towards the disadvantaged within their communities, such as the unemployed as well as families without breadwinners. The volunteers wanted to gift these families with the experience of a prosperous and happy Christmas by providing relief in the form of love and care as well as distributing rice to curb any hunger strikes during the holiday season.

- by Newman Nkosi -

Photo by: Newman Nkosi