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