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