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

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 - 

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