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