A Spirit Unbounded
February 2021
Chen Jing-wei suffers from a rare medical condition—spinal muscular atrophy. The disease has deformed his body and confined him to a wheelchair, but it can't break his spirit. He lives each day as if it were his last, and he works hard to fulfill his dreams. Every day is a beautiful day for him.Aiding Filipinos Reeling From Multiple Disasters
January 2021
Typhoon Vamco slammed the Philippines on the heels of Typhoon Goni, exacerbating the plight of people already struggling to make a living during the COVID-19 pandemic.A New Leg, a New Life
December 2020
Life threw him a curveball when his leg was amputated, but love and care from others helped him get back on his feet.Food for Thought: the Power of Vegetarianism
November 2020
Protect the Earth and show your love for animals by paying attention to what you eat. The choices you make in your diet can effect a positive change in the world.Care for Single Room Occupancy Tenants
October 2020
Thousands of people cram into single room occupancy residences in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Shared facilities and close living quarters make residents especially vulnerable to COVID-19.A Ray of Hope
September 2020
When Selvi collapsed, the family of eight lost their only pillar and could only survive on the financial aid of Selvi's mentally and physically challenged sister. What can Tzu Chi do to help them?Reusing Resources for a More Sustainable World
August 2020
Recycling and reusing resources, such as turning PET bottles into thermal blankets and paper containers into bricks, aim not only to reduce waste and pollution, but also to inspire reflection on our impact on the environment and the choices we can make to help create a more sustainable world.Talking to My Children About Death
July 2020
It is not easy for children to comprehend the concept of death, so it is better to prepare them early. Here are some tips to help parents get started.Turning Vegetarian: The Story of the Xiao Family
June 2020
Having experienced a positive transformation after his family turned vegetarian, Xiao Bin started to prepare dishes to inspire his colleagues at the post office to go vegetarian as well.Making Masks with My Family
May 2020
Making cloth face masks was not as easy as I thought, but luckily I had my family to back me up. This is the story of how I turned my home into a makeshift factory to sew masks for people in need of protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic.An Apple a Day Keeps COVID-19 Away
April 2020
As we practice social distancing to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, shouldn't we also keep our distance from the unhealthy foods that can strain our immune system?Showing Reverence to Life in the Face of COVID-19
March 2020
As the world plummets into chaos, it is all the more imperative that we show reverence to life. Find out how we have brought the virus upon ourselves and see what we can do to turn the situation around.Love in Laos
February 2020
After devastating floods struck Laos in 2019, Tzu Chi volunteers set out to bring aid to those affected. As a Da Ai TV staff travelling along, I witnessed the local people's acceptance of the blow dealt by fate as well as their calm and resilience in the face of life's ordeals.Bringing Hope to Sierra Leone
Januray 2020
After flash floods hit Sierra Leone’s Freetown in August 2019, a Tzu Chi Foundation staff had the opportunity to be part of Tzu Chi’s relief team to bring aid to those affected and the poor in a land ravaged by poverty, disease, and disasters.A Long-Awaited Meeting with My “Brother”
December 2019
From Dalian City in China, Zhao Hongyan waited for five years to come to Taiwan and meet the person who has donated his stem cells to save her life.Struggling to Survive
November 2019
Half a year after Cyclone Idai hit Africa, severe water shortage remains critical in disaster areas in Mozambique. Every day, residents still employ traditional methods in their search for water sources. Their efforts to survive are testaments of their determination to live on.A Journey of Love in Ecuador
October 2019
After a massive earthquake struck Ecuador in 2016, Tzu Chi volunteers quickly arrived to help and, together with the locals, have since embarked on a remarkable journey of rebuilding the country.Footprints of Love from the 921 Earthquake
September 2019
On the fateful early hours of September 21, 1999, a catastrophic earthquake shook central Taiwan. “What can I do to help?” was the first thing that came to the minds of Tzu Chi volunteers.Love in the Desert
August 2019
With love and compassion as their GPS, Tzu Chi volunteers in Jordan have never failed to locate the suffering and bring them the aid they need.An Enlightening Visit to a Recycling Station
July 2019
With over 10,000 people visiting each year, Tzu Chi’s recycling station in Taipei’s Neihu District offers informative tours for visitors to learn about Tzu Chi’s recycling work and eco-friendly choices one can make in daily life.When My Parents Argue…
June 2019
Whose side should children take when their parents argue? Here are some ways to avoid such a tricky situation altogether.Zimbabwe After Cyclone Idai
May 2019
In March, Cyclone Idai devastated the mountainous district of Chimanimani in eastern Zimbabwe. As the disaster altered the area’s landscape and people’s lives, Tzu Chi volunteers do what they can to tide the locals over.Transforming the Lives of Farmers in Myanmar
April 2019
TTaking out loans to grow crops and paying back after harvest has been a common practice among Myanmar farmers for generations. With natural disasters hit one after the other, how are the farmers to break their cycle of debt and poverty?Safeguarding the Health of Taiwan’s Foreign Workers
March 2019
Foreign workers are part of an important workforce in Taiwan. To care for their health and wellbeing, Tzu Chi has been holding free clinics for them for more than a decade.I’m Worried that My Child Has No Friends…
February 2019
What can parents do when their child has no friends or is even bullied in school? A former teacher suggests some ways to support a child through this difficult situation.True Care Comes from the Heart
January 2019
As low-income families anguish over basic living expenses, medical costs, tuition fees, among others, regular support, material and emotional alike, from a charity group goes a long way.Alone But Not Lonely
November 2018
Be it a deliberate choice or forced circumstances, elderly people living alone without the company of family members have become an issue of public concern.Thank You for Being There
October 2018
In June 2012, after days of torrential rain hit Taiwan, Tzu Chi volunteers were the first to bring hot meals to those affected by the flooding in Budai, Jiayi. In 2018, when serious flooding struck again, the locals had faith that Tzu Chi volunteers would soon go to their aid again…2 Lide Road, Beitou 11259, Taipei, Taiwan
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