Tzu Chi English News

Tzu Chi English News reports on Tzu Chi volunteers carrying out Tzu Chi's missions of charity, medicine, education, and culture around the world. Watch the reports and see how Tzu Chi volunteers reach out to those in need without asking anything in return, and how those who are helped pay love forward by helping others worse off than them.

Environment

With selected in-depth reports from Da Ai News series, Environment brings to you the most popular issues you are keen to know about environmental protection, things you can do to lead a greener lifestyle, and inspiring stories on how people strive to reduce waste and conserve resources in their daily living. We only have one Earth, and now is the time to take action!

Our Food, Our Earth

Our Food, Our Earth is a Da Ai News series that explores global issues related to food, from the impact of climate change on food security to the challenges that farmers today face, and from the uneven distribution of food to potential solutions to food waste. With nearly nine percent of the world's population suffering from hunger, this series hopes to raise awareness of how our everyday food choices affect not only the environment, but also each and every one of us.

Water: The Source of Life

Water is the source of all life. However, more than 1.2 billion people in the world lack access to clean drinking water. To help viewers understand the water crisis facing people in many parts of the globe, Da Ai News sent reporters to several countries and produced a series of in-depth reports, Water: The Source of Life. With 22 short videos, the series hopes to convey a message to everyone – cherishing every drop of water is the responsibility of all.

Tzu Chi English News

Tzu Chi English News reports on Tzu Chi volunteers carrying out Tzu Chi's missions of charity, medicine, education, and culture around the world. Watch the reports and see how Tzu Chi volunteers reach out to those in need without asking anything in return, and how those who are helped pay love forward by helping others worse off than them.

Environment

With selected in-depth reports from Da Ai News series, Environment brings to you the most popular issues you are keen to know about environmental protection, things you can do to lead a greener lifestyle, and inspiring stories on how people strive to reduce waste and conserve resources in their daily living. We only have one Earth, and now is the time to take action!

Our Food, Our Earth

Our Food, Our Earth is a Da Ai News series that explores global issues related to food, from the impact of climate change on food security to the challenges that farmers today face, and from the uneven distribution of food to potential solutions to food waste. With nearly nine percent of the world's population suffering from hunger, this series hopes to raise awareness of how our everyday food choices affect not only the environment, but also each and every one of us.

Water: The Source of Life

Water is the source of all life. However, more than 1.2 billion people in the world lack access to clean drinking water. To help viewers understand the water crisis facing people in many parts of the globe, Da Ai News sent reporters to several countries and produced a series of in-depth reports, Water: The Source of Life. With 22 short videos, the series hopes to convey a message to everyone – cherishing every drop of water is the responsibility of all.

Tzu Chi English News
  • After devastating floods struck Banten Province, Indonesia, Tzu Chi volunteers delivered emergency supplies and support to help residents recover.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers distributed essential school supplies and shoe vouchers to support students in need, offering warmth and hope on their educational journey.
  • The Wu family in Maui, Hawaii, has been supporting Tzu Chi's charity work for three generations, particularly in the recent wildfire relief efforts.
  • One father found hope after losing everything in the 2023 Hawaii wildfires. Tzu Chi helped his family rebuild—starting with just a blanket.
  • In Argentina, Tzu Chi held another aid distribution for wildfire survivors, where many locals stepped up to help, forming an efficient volunteer team.
  • In Los Angeles, people gathered for a blessing event, coming together to do good and support one another.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers visited Villa Maria Integrated School in the Philippines to distribute essential school supplies, bringing joy and support to indigenous students.
  • Seeing Harindar's family living without a proper home in Nepal, Tzu Chi plans to build a house for this polio-affected man and his loved ones.
  • In Argentina, Tzu Chi volunteers held an aid distribution for wildfire survivors, providing blankets, stationery, and supply vouchers.
  • Every year, crowds flock to Melaka's temple for a grand celebration. Tzu Chi volunteers in Melaka join in—not just to witness, but to clean and care.
  • Fourteen years after the floods, Tzu Chi provided a grant to aid the school's learning resources. They hope the children thrive and grow in a caring, supportive environment.
  • In Lumbini, Nepal, Tzu Chi's 1V1C program empowers villagers and unites communities through a vibrant Holi festival and engaging activities.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers are transforming lives in Tijuana, Mexico, offering vital eye care and support to underserved communities.
  • At the 69th Commission on the Status of Women, Tzu Chi hosted a discussion on climate change and women's empowerment with women faith leaders.
  • Tzu Chi stepped in to help a resilient mother in Nepal who struggles to care for her young children alone while her husband works in India.
  • As food costs skyrocket, Tzu Chi provided essential aid to 1,000 families struggling without stable incomes.
  • After operating for a year, the Tzu Chi Renal Dialysis Centre in Singapore was officially opened, aiming to provide better care to dialysis patients.
  • Stricken by polio, Harendra's life has been full of challenges. With Tzu Chi's support, his resilience shines through.
  • During Ramadan, Tzu Chi brings compassion to Turkiye by assisting local families and earthquake survivors with cash cards.
  • At the World Conference on Women's Art Expo, Tzu Chi showcased sewing class projects, highlighting Nepalese women's handmade crafts, with all proceeds donated to wildfire survivors.
  • Tzu Chi hosts a free clinic in San Bernardino, U.S.A., offering a wide range of medical services to diverse communities in need.
  • In Indonesia, a boy named Jonathan received hearing aids thanks to Tzu Chi, allowing him to communicate better and boosting his confidence.
  • In flood-affected areas of Myanmar, Tzu Chi is providing rice to families who can barely afford a meal a day.
  • By sharing their experiences, Tzu Chi volunteers encouraged young students in the UK to embrace kindness and social responsibility.
  • In California, USA, Tzu Chi partners with various organizations to develop solutions to address homelessness.
  • Tzu Chi celebrates vegetarianism and its values with the Buddhist Association and Chinese vendors at the first Macau Vegetarian Carnival.
  • In early March, floods have devastated communities in West Java, Indonesia. Tzu Chi volunteers are providing crucial aid to help them rebuild and recover.
  • After suffering a neck fracture, Ramvriksh Manjhi had no way to seek treatment—until Tzu Chi volunteers discovered his plight and helped reunite his family in the process.
  • In Los Angeles, U.S., Tzu Chi volunteers held another distribution event to help those who missed earlier aid distributions.
  • For 26 consecutive years, Tzu Chi collegiate volunteers in Melbourne have participated in Clean Up Australia Day. They will continue to clean the streets, collect litter, and promote environmental awareness for years to come.
  • In the Philippines, the Tzu Chi volunteer camp guides participants in developing self-discipline, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of Tzu Chi's mission.
  • After a rare tornado tore through Sekinchan, Malaysia, Tzu Chi volunteers provided emergency aid to help affected families rebuild.
  • In Maputo, Mozambique, Tzu Chi is providing life-saving nutrition to malnourished children, giving them a chance to grow and thrive.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Guatemala provide school supplies to children in need, ensuring education despite financial hardships.
  • In Malaysia, 74-year-old volunteer Liow Ah Ying collects and recycles waste every day, supporting Tzu Chi's charity work and helping to keep the Earth clean for future generations.
  • For over 20 years, Tzu Chi volunteers have been working to uplift low-income communities through education and charity in San Bernardino, California. At this school event, they connected with students and families, promoting kindness, sustainability, and disaster preparedness.
  • With Tzu Chi's help, a mother in Sri Lanka gets a second chance at life. She now runs a food stall at home, supporting her family with newfound hope.
  • In Lumbini, Nepal, a struggling family once lived in a rundown house. Thanks to Tzu Chi volunteers, they now have a safe home and a fresh start.
  • In Indonesia, Tzu Chi volunteers provide supplies and support to a shelter that cares for women with unplanned pregnancies and abandoned infants, giving them hope for a new life.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in the U.S. provide free annual tax assistance, helping residents navigate tax laws and file returns easily.
  • After Typhoon Yagi hit northern Thailand, Tzu Chi began long-term aid plans, including assessing Great Love house construction in local villages.
  • For 20 years, Tzu Chi volunteers have traveled long distances to provide free medical care to underserved farmworkers. Their unwavering commitment ensures those in need receive essential healthcare services.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers provide financial aid to those affected by severe floods and landslides in Miri, Malaysia as Ramadan approaches.
  • In Laguna, Philippines, Tzu Chi's medical team provided eye consultations and surgeries to hundreds of patients, offering renewed hope to those with vision impairments.
  • Tzu Chi Brisbane has set up three evacuation centers and provided hundreds of foldable beds to respond to recent Tropical Cyclone Alfred crises in Australia.
  • With a cyclone approaching Brisbane, Tzu Chi teams up with Micah Projects to deliver much-needed beds and blankets for those seeking refuge.
  • In the Philippines, Tzu Chi volunteers and scholarship recipients visited an orphanage to bring joy and provide supplies to support the children.
  • With Tzu Chi's aid, Colegio República de Grecia, a Chilean public school, is going to be renovated for a better school environment.
  • Tzu Chi provides urgent relief in Bekasi, West Java, with evacuations and medical aid following severe flooding.
  • In Texas, a lonely immigrant passed away unnoticed, and Tzu Chi volunteers stepped in to support his grieving family in handling his final affairs.
  • In 2024, wildfires devastated Portugal, leaving many in need of aid. This year, Tzu Chi volunteers from across Europe returned to provide aid, distributing prepaid supermarket cards to help survivors rebuild their lives.
  • Amid poverty and hardship, families in Paraguay struggle to survive. Tzu Chi's aid efforts provide relief, warmth, and hope.
  • In Bodh Gaya, India, Buddhists from around the world gathered to chant the Sutra of Innumerable Meanings, deepening their faith and sharing the wisdom of the Buddha's teachings.
  • Tzu Chi highlighted its mission in charity, healthcare, and education at the three-day TIMA Global Forum in Brisbane, Australia.
  • The graduates are celebrated for their achievements at a primary school in Guatemala that Tzu Chi helped build 14 years ago.
  • Tzu Chi highlighted its sustainable relief efforts at the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development in Thailand.
  • In Australia, TIMA doctors provide free medical care to those in need, focusing on dental services while gradually expanding into other specialties.
  • 11 countries gathered in Brisbane, Australia, for the 2025 Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) Forum to address medical inequality issues.
  • In Sierra Leone, with the support of Tzu Chi and various associations, villagers have embraced a better life through mechanized farming and handmade products.
  • A stable home gives children security and a better future. But for some, constant relocations disrupt their education and development. In Malaysia, a family of nine faced such challenges until Tzu Chi volunteers helped them find a new home.
  • Tzu Chi USA volunteers provide material and emotional support to LA wildfire survivors.
  • Tzu Chi Dialysis Center in Penang, Malaysia encourages a blind patient to seek help from St. Nicholas' Home, giving him hope for the future.
  • In Jakarta, Indonesia, Tzu Chi helps a young girl to pursue her education so she can fulfill her dream of giving her family a better life.
  • In Paradise, Northern California, USA, Tzu Chi has remained dedicated to helping survivors rebuild after a wildfire in 2008. With its support, an elderly man has moved from sleeping in his car to a trailer, and now, finally, into a permanent home.
  • After devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, USA, Tzu Chi continue to distribute cash cards and essential supplies, even with volunteers coming to help from afar.
  • Indonesia has performed its first-ever bladder reconstruction using the Da Vinci robotic system. The groundbreaking surgery at Tzu Chi Hospital offers new hope for patients needing advanced treatment.
  • In Vancouver, Canada, Tzu Chi volunteers visit Oppenheimer Park to distribute essential winter supplies, helping the homeless stay warm during the cold months.
  • Tzu Chi organized a two-day free eye clinic for underprivileged residents in Ormoc, the Philippines, with support from past aid recipients.
  • After ten years, Tzu Chi continues to provide support and care for the poor in Sierra Leone, strengthening partnerships by forming a humanitarian coalition with local foundations.
  • After devastating floods hit Sibuti, Malaysia, Tzu Chi is working tirelessly to bring aid and rebuild local schools before reopening.
  • People celebrated the Lantern Festival with a blend of Eastern and Western cultural activities in the USA.
  • Since 2013, Tzu Chi volunteer Tan Chin Kiang, now 95, has been copying Buddhist scriptures every day. Her unwavering commitment serves as an inspiration to many.
  • At Tzu Chi's Lunar New Year Blessing Ceremony in Johannesburg, South African volunteers share their dreams and hopes.
  • To eliminate famine and promote education, Tzu Chi has launched a school lunch program, providing meals to children in Sierra Leone since 2018.
  • In Nepal, Tzu Chi collaborates with NGOs to provide school supplies to underprivileged students and help them learn with joy.
  • Volunteers from Tzu Chi Eastern Canada serve hot meals to the homeless in Toronto, Canada.
  • Since the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, Tzu Chi has partnered with NGOs to provide education and vocational training, helping local communities rebuild and create a better future.
  • Tzu Chi organized a Chinese New Year blessing event at its Hope Classroom in Tijuana, Mexico, offering a cross-cultural experience to the local community.
  • A Tzu Chi volunteer once focused on success and leisure, but joining Tzu Chi gave him a new purpose. When his sister needed a kidney, he made a choice that changed both their lives.
  • Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Philippines organizes activities to foster parent-child bonds.
  • Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Tzu Chi has launched the free "i·didik" tutoring program in Malaysia for disadvantaged students, ensuring that no one is left behind.
  • Tzu Chi West Los Angeles Service Center held its eighth cash card distribution and provided wildfire victims with much-needed relief and support.
  • Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Tzu Chi has been supporting an underprivileged Malaysian girl through a free tutoring program and witnessing her progress.
  • In Bintulu, Malaysia, Tzu Chi volunteers helped flood victims clean their homes and provided school uniforms for children.
  • After losing everything in the LA wildfire, survivors find hope as Tzu Chi El Monte's final relief event provides aid and comfort, paving the way for recovery.
  • After heavy rains triggered severe flooding in Bintulu, Malaysia, Tzu Chi volunteers stepped in to provide aid and emotional support to affected residents.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Sri Lanka engage the locals in recycling, with plans to use the proceeds to support poor kids.
  • It has been ten years since Tzu Chi partnered with other organizations to form a humanitarian alliance, supporting both relief efforts and local development in Sierra Leone.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Melbourne and Gold Coast hosted Lunar New Year blessings, inviting locals to experience Chinese traditions while rallying support for U.S. wildfire relief.
  • Tzu Chi partners with Sierra Leone Ebola Survivors Alliance and foundations to sustain support for this West Africa country.
  • Tzu Chi San Gabriel Valley Service Center distributed cash cards and provided aid to families affected by wildfires.
  • In Malacca, Malaysia, young volunteers set aside their phones for a day of hands-on farming, experiencing both its challenges and rewards while connecting with nature.
  • At the Lantern Festival in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Tzu Chi introduced recycling education with interactive games.
  • Tzu Chi USA held its seventh cash card distribution at the West Los Angeles branch for wildfire survivors.
  • Tzu Chi held New Year Blessings events across the U.S. as part of the relief efforts for the LA wildfire.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers brought hope to fire survivors and AIDS patients in Mexico by providing free haircuts.
  • Suwardin started as a cleaner at Tzu Chi Hospital in Indonesia, but his dedication and hard work earned him a key role. His story proves that commitment can open new doors.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers collaborate with local governments in Guatemala to provide hot meals and winter supplies to those in need.
  • As heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in Malaysia, Tzu Chi delivered clean water and supplies to the affected residents in Keningau, Sabah.
  • Students from Tzu Chi University's Department of Nursing offer free medical care to patients at the Tzu Chi Medical Free Clinic in Thailand.
  • A struggling family in Amarganjuwa, Nepal, now has a secure home with a toilet, thanks to Tzu Chi's help.
  • Tzu Chi USA held its seventh cash card distribution at the San Gabriel Valley Service Center, providing urgent relief and hope to nearly 600 wildfire survivors as they rebuild.
  • At year's end, Tzu Chi volunteers in Paraguay travelled through fields and forests to bring food and care to local farming communities.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers offer support to a young student in Malaysia with kidney failure, helping him continue his studies and inspiring him to volunteer.
  • In Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tzu Chi volunteers distribute rice and essential supplies to support families in need during difficult times.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers install new number plaques in a village in Bodh Gaya, India, aiming to improve medical care for the residents.
  • Tzu Chi Academies in Canada welcome the Lunar New Year with cultural performances in Mississauga and an open house in Coquitlam.
  • In Argentina, locals and expatriates came together to celebrate the new year and pray for a peaceful future.
  • One month after the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfire in the USA, Tzu Chi continues relief efforts with donations from local organizations.
  • In Toronto, Canada, government officials and charities gathered with Tzu Chi to celebrate years of cooperation and welcome the Lunar New Year.
  • Touching stories unfold every day as Tzu Chi's relief efforts continue for LA wildfire survivors in the USA.
  • Two decades after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Dr. FX Ganny of the Tzu Chi International Medical Association returns to Aceh, revisiting a site of Tzu Chi's emergency medical relief efforts.
  • As we remember Jorge Chang, head of Tzu Chi Honduras, who passed away on February 3rd, 2025, the charitable mission he started in Honduras will continue.
  • Severe floods hit Valencia, Spain, affecting over 800,000 people, and Tzu Chi volunteers worked with local officials to provide urgent relief.
  • After the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Tzu Chi volunteers stepped in to provide relief—offering aid, comfort, and hope to those in need.
  • In Manila, Philippines, Tzu Chi volunteers joined a New Year's Eve vigil, praying for peace and good luck in the new year.
  • Tzu Chi held its sixth round of aid distribution and provided heartfelt consolation to the wildfire victims in Los Angeles, USA.
  • Ahead of the Lunar New Year, Tzu Chi volunteers and nurses from Kedah's Tzu Chi Dialysis Center clean, repair, and decorate the home of 85-year-old Uncle Lee, a dialysis patient living alone, bringing him warmth and festive cheer.
  • Nearly a month after the catastrophic wildfire, Tzu Chi provided meals and eyewear fitting services for fire victims in Los Angeles, USA.
  • Diagnosed before birth with a rare facial deformity, Abidzar's future seemed uncertain—until Tzu Chi arranged a life-changing surgery.
  • In addition to providing supplies, Tzu Chi volunteers raised funds in the U.S. and the Philippines to support wildfire victims.
  • In Lumbini, Nepal, a Dharma service was held, where 120 Buddhist monks and nuns from 21 temples chanted the Sutra of Innumerable Meanings with the attendees to pray for peace in the world.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers help a couple in the Philippines with cataract surgery for the husband and promotion of the wife's sewing products.
  • When the South Asian Tsunami struck Aceh, Indonesia twenty years ago, Supandi rushed into the disaster zone to help. Today, he has made it his home.
  • In Indonesia, Tzu Chi volunteers distributed gift packs to families in need ahead of the Chinese New Year.
  • Over the past decade, El Menahil International School has helped countless Syrian refugee children regain access to education, laying a foundation for a better future.
  • In Jakarta, Indonesia, Tzu Chi Hospital celebrated 17 years of service with events to promote health and community well-being.
  • Tzu Chi volunteer Cheam Yuet Mei reflects on decades of her unwavering devotion, inspired by Venerable Master Cheng Yen.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Malaysia brought communities together to celebrate the Chinese New Year with healthy, delicious vegetarian dishes and joyful activities.
  • Tzu Chi's Texas branch collaborates with the Huston Food Bank to provide food to those in need every two weeks.
  • Tzu Chi held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new campus in Lumbini, Nepal, advancing its missions in Buddha's birthplace.
  • In Malaysia, Tzu Chi held an award ceremony for needy children in its online tutoring program, encouraging them to pursue their dreams.
  • After retirement, 70-year-old Suherman joined his wife in volunteering at Tzu Chi, making his life meaningful by dedicating his time to helping others.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Pahang and Selangor, Malaysia, help clean the houses for two care recipients and gain valuable insights in the process.
  • Tzu Chi covers the heart surgery costs for a young man in Indonesia, helping him regain control of his life and strive for a better future.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Singapore supported a repairman injured at work, helping his life get back on track and inspiring him to become a volunteer.
  • Despite the cold, the warmth of kindness shines through as Tzu Chi volunteers in the USA tirelessly fundraise, with people joining in to support wildfire victims.
  • From cash cards to heartfelt encouragement, Tzu Chi's efforts bring hope and strength to Southern California wildfire survivors, helping them rebuild homes and restore faith in the future.
  • Tzu Chi continues its relief efforts by visiting earthquake survivors in Nanxi Village, Tainan, Taiwan, to bring gifts and comfort.
  • In Sri Lanka, a year-end blessings ceremony was held at Tzu Chi National School, inspiring gratitude and goodwill among many.
  • The 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Jiayi, Taiwan, on January 21, 2025, left homes damaged and hearts shaken. Tzu Chi volunteers responded swiftly with compassion and care.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers distribute supplies to those affected by the California wildfires, and firefighters express hope for the future.
  • Soon after the devastating earthquake in Tainan, Taiwan, Tzu Chi volunteers visited the affected residents to provide aids and love.
  • Tzu Chi's Year-end Blessings Ceremony in Vancouver brought the community together to reflect on the past and plan for the future.
  • In Silicon Valley, Tzu Chi volunteers visited local stores and fundraised in front of supermarkets. Their efforts inspired donations from the community.
  • Fourteen days after the catastrophic LA fire, Tzu Chi continues its relief efforts by raising funds outside supermarkets across the USA.
  • In Durham, Canada, Tzu Chi volunteers served food and distributed blankets to support the homeless in winter.
  • In western Los Angeles, Tzu Chi held an aid distribution for wildfire survivors, providing help to people from all walks of life.
  • Tzu Chi Philippines held a Year-end Blessings Ceremony to pray for world peace and the Southern California wildfire victims.
  • In Malaysia, a Year-end Blessing Event was held, featuring entertaining and educational activities for attendees.
  • Tzu Chi began the first round of cash assistance for residents affected by the Los Angeles wildfire in the USA.
  • Tzu Chi USA launched a disaster relief distribution and offered registered victims essential support, including cash cards and winter supplies.
  • In response to the catastrophic LA fire in the USA, Tzu Chi sets up booths at multiple disaster recovery locations to help those affected.
  • In Northern California, despite the chilly weather, volunteers stood outside to collect donations for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers collaborate with Los Angeles disaster recovery centers to support those affected by wildfires.
  • Amid the ongoing war, Tzu Chi partnered with Food for Ukraine to distribute food to Ukrainians in a shelter in Kyiv.
  • After the flood that hit Malaysia last November, Tzu Chi organized the second-phase aid distribution for local villages and schools.
  • In Los Angeles, USA, Tzu Chi volunteers gather donations on the streets to support those affected by wildfires.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Sydney provide the New Sprouts Scholarship to students at two high schools in Sydney, Australia, helping them perform better academically.
  • As the Chinese New Year approached, Tzu Chi volunteers in Singapore held a charity fair at MPC@Khatib to share love and warmth with the community.
  • Communities unite with compassion to support survivors of the wildfires in Los Angeles, USA.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers collaborated with local partners to bring relief to communities in Haiti.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers provide aid and comfort to those affected by the wildfires spreading across Southern California, USA.
  • In Los Angeles, USA, Tzu Chi volunteers, religious leaders, and Chinese communities united to help wildfire victims.
  • In Malaysia, a retention pond collapsed, flooding nearby houses. Tzu Chi volunteers visited the survivors to prepare for future aid.
  • After the California wildfires, Tzu Chi volunteers quickly established a care center and provided blankets and masks to help those affected.
  • In Walnut, California, teenagers spent two days paving a path of love at Tzu Chi's Life Science Garden.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers headed to York City, England, to visit families at Gypsy and Traveller sites. Despite a six-hour journey, their bond of care and friendship endures.
  • In Malaysia, the Tzu Chi Alternative Learning Centre in Kota Kinabalu offers stateless children the opportunity to receive an education, and the progress they make has brought their parents to tears.
  • Tzu Chi Philippines celebrated its 10th anniversary in Bohol with a sutra adaptation by local youths.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Hong Kong participate in the Green Community initiative, encouraging locals to actively engage in recycling.
  • In December 2024, an aid distribution took place in Sierra Leone, where 3,050 households received rice from Taiwan.
  • To usher in 2025, Tzu Chi held New Year Blessings Pilgrimages in its headquarters in San Dimas and its Texas branch in the USA.
  • On its 58th anniversary, Tzu Chi held a Year-end Blessings Ceremony for local residents and monks in Lumbini.
  • At the end of the year, Tzu Chi volunteers in East Los Angeles, USA visited the residents at Serenity Homes to provide them with daily necessities, clothes and gift cards to warm their winter.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Hong Kong prepare a reunion banquet to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year with the elderly and care recipients.
  • In northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Tzu Chi School held a winter aid distribution for locals in need.
  • In Houston, USA, Tzu Chi distributed warm clothing to disadvantaged children at Douglas Smith Elementary School and Ed White Elementary School for the first time as part of its Happy Campus Program, which was launched in 2008.
  • At the end of 2024, Tzu Chi volunteers in Argentina brought hope to two communities by distributing food supplies.
  • Tzu Chi organized a free clinic in Lumbini, with female doctors on-site to address health issues that women there may feel too shy to discuss.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers distribute aid to support survivors of a slum fire in Manila, Philippines.
  • In California, Tzu Chi partnered with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and the Center for Farmworker Families to support those in need during the holidays.
  • In Bodh Gaya, India, Tzu Chi volunteers teach sign language to children, inspiring them as they prepare for the Year-end Blessings Ceremony.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in the UK provided care packages and gifts to the homeless and residents at Women's Direct Access to wish them a Merry Christmas.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Dallas, USA promote character education at Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy to help students become better global citizens.
  • In California, Tzu Chi volunteers partnered with local governments to distribute essential supplies and hot meals to support low-income families.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers brought uniforms to students in EPC de Ndeja, an elementary school in Mozambique.
  • In the spirit of holiday giving, volunteers from Tzu Chi Indonesia cared for seniors and impoverished residents of Sumatra.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Muar, Malaysia help an elderly woman clean her home and provide essential household items to improve her quality of life.
  • In Malaysia, graduates from Tzu Chi International School Kuala Lumpur's 2024 graduation ceremony express gratitude and share their dreams for the future.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in California, USA bring gifts to Gage Middle School, helping disadvantaged families fare better this winter.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Seattle delivered essential supplies to help the homeless stay warm in winter.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Thailand handed out vouchers to over 2,000 refugee families to help them get through the winter.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Canada and Australia bring warmth and care to Ukrainian refugee families, helping them rebuild their lives and find hope in a new home.
  • In Malaysia, students from three Tzu Chi's kindergartens celebrated their graduation by performing the Sutra of Filial Piety and expressing gratitude to their parents and teachers.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in the UK visit the Burrows Court Nottingham for the third year, bringing essential supplies to help refugees through the winter.
  • 55 preschoolers from the Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool in Singapore have graduated and received their first-ever graduation certificate.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers from Singapore and Malaysia survey the venue to prepare for a memorable Year-end Blessings Ceremony.
  • In Malaysia, Tzu Chi's Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Branch held a tuition aid ceremony and organized activities to inspire students to strive for excellence.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers visited Siddhartha Basic School in Nepal to distribute second-hand clothes and shoes.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Richmond and Vancouver, Canada prepare food, clothes, and gifts to support the homeless through the harsh winter.
  • Tzu Chi organized three aid distributions in three days for residents affected by the 2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods in Eldorado do Sul, Brazil.
  • In Tijuana, Mexico, Tzu Chi volunteers organized a free clinic, providing much-needed medical care to over 250 people.
  • This Christmas in the Philippines, Tzu Chi's tuition aid recipients went caroling to raise funds for seniors and those whose homes were destroyed by Typhoon Odette.
  • This holiday season, Tzu Chi across the U.S. has been spreading the holiday spirit by being there for those in need.
  • In Australia, Tzu Chi held heartwarming graduation ceremonies for its youths and kindergarteners in Melbourne and Brisbane.
  • Chiang Mai Tzu Chi School organized a charity run on its 20th anniversary to raise funds for flood survivors in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, Thailand.
  • At the end of each year, Tzu Chi volunteers in Osaka, Japan, team up with Airin Nighttime Shelter to provide winter supplies and hot meals to the homeless.
  • In Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Tzu Chi volunteers from six countries came together to organize aid distributions for those affected by severe floods in April.
  • Tzu Chi Community Clinic in Wilmington, California, celebrates its 15th anniversary with good news of adding more services in 2025.
  • In Sydney and the Gold Coast, Australia, Tzu Chi is spreading warmth and holiday joy by providing hot meals and support to those in need.
  • Tzu Chi organized aid distributions for survivors of a fire that destroyed nearly 2,000 homes in Manila, Philippines.
  • Tzu Chi Eastern Canada has partnered with Street Health to provide winter kits to the homeless in Canada, helping them get through the winter.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers send Christmas gifts to Ukrainian orphans in Poland with love from all over the world.
  • Tzu Chi hosts a free clinic for refugees in Puchong, Malaysia, providing healthcare to make them feel loved in a foreign country.
  • In 2004, Tzu Chi provided support to Aceh Province, Indonesia, after it was devastated by a tsunami; today, grateful locals are eager to pay that kindness forward.
  • A Taiwanese company and Tzu Chi teamed up to set up a desalination unit on Bangongbanwa Island, Philippines, bringing fresh water and hope to a community struggling with water shortages.
  • In Malaysia, a grieving family found solace and hope through Tzu Chi's support during and after their son's battle with cancer.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers and Hope Classroom students in Tijuana, Mexico, bring Christmas gifts and love to poor families.
  • Tzu Chi, in collaboration with the Indonesian military, have built a new suspension bridge in Bandung, Indonesia, ensuring safe river crossings for locals.
  • In 2024, Tzu Chi Bohol Liaison Office in the Philippines celebrates its 10th anniversary.
  • Since Typhoon Rai struck Bohol, Philippines in 2021, Tzu Chi has launched the Happy Home Project, helping to rebuild 246 houses for those affected.
  • Parents and students of Tzu Chi Academy in Cupertino, Northern California, came together for an annual Christmas event, spreading love to low-income families.
  • While repairing wells in Zimbabwe, Tzu Chi volunteer Tino Chu and his team also recite Jing Si Aphorisms to the livestock and children.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers prepare food for the homeless in Toronto, Canada, and will return in a month with more hot meals and winter care packages.
  • In Indonesia, 12-year-old Juniardy excels in school and competitions, overcoming life's challenges with Tzu Chi's support.
  • A decade ago, Tzu Chi volunteers helped build 150 classrooms in Bohol, Philippines in the aftermath of an earthquake, and recently, they revisited these schools.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers organized winter aid distributions, offering hot meals, clothing, and blankets to the homeless in Japan.
  • Tzu Chi's Hope Classroom in Tijuana, Mexico, offers art classes every Monday, showing underprivileged students there's more to life than academics.
  • In two and a half days, Tzu Chi conducted a free dental clinic for the indigenous people in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
  • In Bohol, Philippines, Tzu Chi provided medical aid to a woman with rheumatic heart disease and built her a new home after Typhoon Rai severely damaged her house.
  • Tzu Chi helps repair and rebuild homes for villagers affected by Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar.
  • Tzu Chi Cambodia held an aid distribution for families with HIV patients in Roka Village, Battambang Province.
  • Tzu Chi holds a free dental clinic on Bohol Island, the Philippines, providing students with free dental care, oral health tips, and toothbrushes.
  • In Manila, Tzu Chi Philippines hosted Fiesta Verde 2024, a lively event featuring a charity sale and vegetarian delicacies.
  • The launch of the construction of Tzu Chi's 4th Great Love Village in Mozambique brings locals together to celebrate this historical moment.
  • Before Thanksgiving, Tzu Chi provides relief aid to people affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, USA.
  • Tzu Chi provides medical aid to fire survivors in Northern California, USA.
  • On Thanksgiving Eve, people of different religious faiths gathered at the Community Church of Cedar Grove in New Jersey, USA, to pray for the world.
  • Tzu Chi launches a new sewing class for women in Bodh Gaya, India, teaching sewing and Jing Si Aphorisms to change their lives for the better.
  • In Lumbini, Nepal, Tzu Chi worked with local volunteers to distribute vegetable seeds in Mahadeva Village.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Medan deliver food and water to flood victims in response to Indonesia's recent monsoon.
  • Tzu Chi held training sessions in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, to share their experience with local volunteers.
  • In Northern Thailand, Tzu Chi distributes relief supplies and cash aid to help those affected by Typhoon Capricorn to rebuild homes.
  • In the Philippines, Tzu Chi works with a local Chinese business association to help those affected by six consecutive typhoons in November.
  • Tzu Chi helps a blind woman in the Philippines regain her sight and set up a shop for her to support herself.
  • With the launch of a co-branded credit card, Tzu Chi partners with Bank Mandiri, a state-owned enterprise in Indonesia, to pay love forward.
  • As Christmas is near, Tzu Chi volunteers held an aid distribution at a school in Queensland, Australia, bringing joy to families in need.
  • To turn love into action, DAAI TV Indonesia organizes a charity football match in a juvenile detention center in Medan.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers help remove an invasive plant species in Perth, Australia, as part of a local environmental effort.
  • Each year as Christmas approaches, Burnaby, Canada, hosts the Edmonds Festival of Lights, and this year, Tzu Chi set up three booths.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers from Germany arrived in Poland and worked with local volunteers to conduct disaster survey after the devastating floods in early fall of 2024.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers join an annual Thanksgiving event for the homeless in Los Angeles, USA, offering essentials to help them rebuild their lives.
  • In response to severe flooding in Jitra, Malaysia, Tzu Chi volunteers have provided emergency financial aid and assisted with home clean-up efforts.
  • Tzu Chi launches the second round of aid distributions for those affected by Typhoon Capricorn in Yangon, Myanmar, benefiting 1,077 households across five villages.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Los Angeles host the final free clinic of the year before Thanksgiving, offering care and love to migrant workers in this season of gratitude.
  • To perform the musical adaptation of the Sutra of Profound Gratitude to Parents, students from Bodh Gaya, India, have been rehearsing diligently.
  • Tzu Chi International Medical Association performs free surgery on an Indonesian girl with congenital hernia, restoring her health and quality of life.
  • On Thanksgiving, Tzu Chi holds an interfaith prayer event in New York, USA, bringing together leaders from diverse religious backgrounds to pray for a peaceful world.
  • Over 1,000 attendees gathered at the Tzu Chi Jing Si Hall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to hear a talk on conservation delivered by Dr. Jane Goodall.
  • Tzu Chi co-organizes with Northern California Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NorCal VOAD) for a disaster response and recovery conference in the U.S.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Argentina visit Sun and Green Without Borders (Asociacion Civil Sol y Verde sin frontera) to share food, Jing Si Aphorisms, and environmental protection with needy children.
  • Tzu Chi hosted fairs in both Sydney and Perth, Australia, to promote plant-based diets.
  • On Thanksgiving, Tzu Chi held a food drive at its Walnut and Monrovia preschools in the U.S. to teach the students to cherish food and help people.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers promote Jing Si Aphorisms and vegetarianism in a primary school in Auckland, New Zealand.
  • After torrential rains caused significant damage in Santa Bárbara, Guatemala, Tzu Chi volunteers distributed aid to nearly 500 affected households.
  • In Ontario, Canada, Tzu Chi has opened its third traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic, further expanding medical services for the elderly.
  • In the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, Tzu Chi distributed stationery to students in Myanmar, easing the burden on their families.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Thailand conducted house visits and distributed cash aid to support those affected by Typhoon Yagi.
  • Despite long journeys and heavy rain, Tzu Chi volunteers relentlessly help a poor Indian girl recover and chase her dream.
  • Tzu Chi's Texas and Chicago chapters host concerts to unite everyone in the audience with music and charity.
  • After discovering that a boy in Malaysia could no longer afford his Taekwondo lessons because his father had fallen ill, Tzu Chi stepped in to help.
  • Tzu Chi Great Love Chinese Medicine Clinic offers on-site visits to a senior daycare in Hong Kong, providing health checks and companionship.
  • On International Day at Tzu Chi International School in Kuala Lumpur, students showcase creativity and gain lessons beyond textbooks.
  • Although Hurricane Helene devastated the home and business of a North Carolina resident, help arrived from all corners of the country.
  • Tzu Chi representatives attend COP29 in Azerbaijan to highlight women's role in climate action and its support for women.
  • On September 28, 2024, Tzu Chi USA and Listos California held their Family Safety Expo to help people learn more about disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
  • Tzu Chi delivers aid to the Lookout Emergency Aid Society in Surrey, Vancouver, helping the homeless with respect and restoring their dignity.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers deliver aid to wildfire survivors in Southern California and promise to support them through tough times.
  • After Hurricanes Debby and Milton, Tzu Chi provided financial aid to help disaster survivors during their time of need.
  • Jing Si Books & Cafe Penang offers the Jing Si Aphorism puzzle at a bazaar to teach kids patience and wisdom.
  • Tzu Chi Indonesia welcomes monks from Sangha Agung Indonesia for the Kathina Ceremony.
  • For over 20 years, Tzu Chi has made its presence known in Paraguay by providing aid to those affected by poverty and misfortune.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Jakarta, Indonesia, run a youth vegetarian cooking class to promote healthy eating and reduce carbon emissions.
  • After introducing Jing Si Aphorisms in several Myanmar schools, both teachers and parents have noticed positive changes in the students.
  • After opening the Great Love Village in Silaunja, India, Tzu Chi hosts a tea party to share Buddha's stories and foster community spirit.
  • Students from Tzu Chi International School Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Suryapura Middle School in Bodh Gaya, India, met virtually to celebrate Children's Day together.
  • Tzu Chi helps a single mother in Indonesia with financial struggles, easing her worries and introducing her to recycling and mindfulness.
  • Tzu Chi El Monte Service Center hosts three English Jing Si tea culture workshops to deepen attendees' understanding of tea and Buddhism.
  • In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Tzu Chi volunteers in the US, along with young people, provided essential supplies to those affected.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers help a typhoon-hit family in the Philippines rebuild, offering them a safer home and a brighter future.
  • Held in Azerbaijan, COP 29 emphasizes the youth's concern about climate change, with Tzu Chi volunteers attending to promote plant-based diets.
  • In Ethiopia, Tzu Chi partnered with Kidmia Mahiber, a local charity, to provide hot meals to children living in refugee camps.
  • Tzu Chi Philippines celebrates its 30th anniversary, crediting volunteers for its success and looking ahead to more charity work.
  • In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Tzu Chi volunteers from Washington D.C., Raleigh, and Charlotte provided cash cards and supplies to families in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
  • In Jordan, Tzu Chi helps raise funds for a one-year-old Syrian refugee girl with hearing loss to receive a cochlear implant.
  • Tzu Chi Malaysia volunteers from the KL & Selangor, Melaka, and Johor Bahru branches have been recognized and awarded for their charity and recycling efforts.
  • Tzu Chi Hong Kong has been collecting recyclables for a decade, now reducing collection points as environmental awareness grows.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers partner with City Net to offer free dental care to homeless individuals in Sacramento, USA.
  • When Tzu Chi Philippines learned that nine-year-old Cynderilla had lost an eye, they fitted her with a prosthetic eye.
  • For two weeks in October, Tzu Chi volunteers in Seremban, Malaysia gave out tuition aid to 412 students, encouraging them to bravely pursue their dreams.
  • On November 10, interfaith groups gathered for the 15th Annual Interfaith Gratitude Gathering in Gilbert, Arizona, to celebrate community and unity.
  • Tzu Chi volunteers in Florida and Texas join efforts to support survivors of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • When Diana Tatamihardja noticed many stray cats on the streets of Indonesia, she started feeding them and even adopted seven.
  • Tzu Chi provided scholarships, new uniforms, and stationery to 20 underprivileged students at Te Aratai College in New Zealand.
  • On November 3, 2024, Tzu Chi Melbourne worked with Narre Warren Clinic to provide free medical services, including dental care, traditional Chinese medicine, physiotherapy, GP consultations, and more.
  • On November 9th, Tzu Chi volunteers in Malaysia held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Jing Si Hall in Klang, Selangor.
  • Tzu Chi teams up with the Mexican government to help students in Tijuana improve their reading skills with a mobile library.
  • On All Saints' Day, Tzu Chi volunteers in the Philippines collected donations to support those affected by Typhoon Trami in the Bicol region.
  • Tzu Chi, in partnership with Healey International Relief Foundation and Caritas Freetown, distributes rice to the poor in Sierra Leone to improve their lives.
  • National VOAD and other US organizations visited Taiwan to learn about Tzu Chi's sustainable practices.
  • After Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck Florida, USA in less than two weeks between late September and mid-October, a team of Tzu Chi volunteers mobilized to survey the disaster situation.
  • At Tzu Chi Academy Houston, Chinese lessons are integrated with character education for families in America.
  • In October, a winter aid distribution was held at Tzu Chi Tijuana Campus in Mexico for families in need.
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Environment

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    Water Conservation at Tzu Chi FoundationWat
    How are Tzu Chi's buildings designed to conserve water? What efforts have Tzu Chi volunteers made to remind everyone to cherish water?
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    Green Buildings Green Buildings Green Build
    Water conservation is one of green buildings' features. With proper rainwater collection systems, two green buildings in Taipei have saved tons of water every year.
  • Unsung Heroes of Water Conservation Unsung
    Unsung Heroes of Water Conservation Unsung
    In Taoyuan, Taiwan, a group of professionals, volunteers, and environmentalists have been working tirelessly to protect the water resources that provide for people in northern Taiwan.
  • SRI Farming Method SRI Farming Method SRI
    SRI Farming Method SRI Farming Method SRI
    System of Rice Intensification, or SRI, is a farming method that increases rice yield while saving up to a third of water. What are the other benefits of SRI?
  • Water-conserving Irrigation Methods Environmental
    Water-conserving Irrigation Methods Environmental
    Compared with traditional irrigation methods, both drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation have higher water utilization rates and can therefore help with water conservation.
  • Water Conservation at Taipei Zoo Environmental
    Water Conservation at Taipei Zoo Environmental
    Known for having saved as much as around US$17,000 in water costs one year, Taipei Zoo is efficient in conserving water while also making sure all the animals are getting enough water.
  • Environmental Costs of Green Consumerism
    Environmental Costs of Green Consumerism
    Are biodegradable or reusable tableware really better for the environment? Even though they are environmentally friendly, overconsumption of green products actually harms the environment more than protects it.
  • A Sharing System of Reusable Cups  A Sharing
    A Sharing System of Reusable Cups A Sharing
    Having witnessed the immense waste caused by manufacturing processes and consumer habits, two young women majored in industrial design set up a sharing system of reusable cups to help reduce waste.
  • Rental Service of Reusable Tableware  Rental
    Rental Service of Reusable Tableware Rental
    Seeing the large amount of disposable waste created every year, Ben Lin and his partners started the rental service of reusable tableware in 2016 to help reduce the use of disposable plastic containers.
  • Going Vegetarian to Save the Earth  Going
    Going Vegetarian to Save the Earth Going
    A vegetarian diet consumes less natural resources than a non-vegetarian one, and is therefore a key factor in solving global warming. Besides that, what other benefits does a vegetarian diet have?
  • Recycling Paper Containers Recycling Paper
    Recycling Paper Containers Recycling Paper
    Most paper containers cannot be recycled because they are lined with plastic. In Taiwan, a recycling company uses a special machine to separate paper and plastic and turn the recycled paper into tissues.
  • Recycling Plastics Recycling Plastics Recycling Plastics
    Recycling Plastics Recycling Plastics Recycling Plastics
    Taiwan is one of the top recycling countries in the world, but many plastics still end up in incinerators because they are not sorted properly. How many types of plastics are there? Is there a way for us to tell them apart?
  • Sorting Recyclables with Heart Sorting Recyclables with
    Sorting Recyclables with Heart Sorting Recyclables with
    As recycling companies only accept properly sorted recyclables so they don't need to pay more for sorting, Tzu Chi volunteers work mindfully to make sure their recyclables are clean and correctly categorized.
  • Giving Old Clothes New Life Giving Old Clothe
    Giving Old Clothes New Life Giving Old Clothe
    In Taiwan, about 72,000 tonnes of clothes are thrown away every year. To help reduce the impact of fast fashion, two young fashion designers started an online campaign to encourage people to remake their old clothes into new ones.
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Our Food, Our Earth

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    Extreme weather conditions caused by global warming have seriously impacted the agricultural sector around the world.
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    Half of the population in Mongolia rely on animal husbandry for their livelihood, but droughts, sandstorms and heavy snow have left livestock with little grass to feed on.
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    In Mongolia, reduced rainfall, rising temperatures and the disappearance of lakes have resulted in a lack of water resources to raise farm animals.
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    Mongolia is one of the world's top producers of cashmere, but overgrazing has led to the destruction of grasslands.
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    In Mongolia, a group of young people have started planting poplar trees to grow a forest and protect the land from further desertification.
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    Rising temperatures have changed the agriculture in Hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture of Japan. With a warmer climate, farmers can now grow sweeter apples and even cultivate rice.
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    Researchers in Japan have found a silver lining of global warming by coming up with new breeds of strawberries and rice that can be harvested throughout the year.
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    Due to extreme weather conditions, crop improvement has become a must. So, researchers in Taiwan have been trying to develop heat-, flood- and drought-resistant crops to avoid future food shortage crises.
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    In Vietnam, as cold chain logistics is not well developed, floating markets remain a common way for farmers to keep their produce fresh from the farm.
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    Each year in Japan and the EU, a total of over 94 million tons of food still safe to eat is thrown away. With this amount of food, the UN can feed hungry mouths around the world for nearly 30 years…
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    Foodborne diseases are caused by contamination of food that are not properly prepared or stored. At a town in Vietnam, onions may be the reason why over 400 residents are blind in one or both eyes…
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    All around the world, there are 820 million people starving while 2 billion people eating too much. Apart from wealth disparity, the uneven distribution of food is also a problem that deserves closer attention.
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    Why does Vietnam have one of the lowest obesity rates in the world? A diet consisting mainly of fruits and vegetables may be the answer to their healthy figure.
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    In Taiwan, most schools provide lunches to their students, but due to budgets, the food provided can differ greatly between urban schools and those in remote areas.
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    Thanks to economic growth, the Vietnamese people's eating habits have gradually changed. Instead of their traditional rice dishes, more and more young Vietnamese are taking a liking to foreign foods.
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    Traditional Mongolian diet is heavily meat- and dairy-based. But now, more and more Mongolians are turning to leafy greens and fruits to keep their diet balanced.
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    Taiwan produces an excess of 200,000 tons of rice each year, and the cheaper imported rice has worsened the situation. Now, farmers are working on upgrading the quality of rice to win back consumers.
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    Every year, Japan spends around US$9.2 billion incinerating kitchen waste. To reduce the cost, a food recycling company has developed a technique to turn solid food waste into liquid livestock feed.
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    The average person in Taiwan creates 96 kilograms of food waste every day. To cut down waste and the high costs of incineration, many have started to adopt a greener solution---composting.
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    In Japan, shokuiku, or food education, is a government-mandated education launched since 2005 to promote knowledge about food, appropriate food choices, and respect for the environment.
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    In Japan's mountain town of Kamikatsu with a population of 1,500, the locals have been working to achieve zero waste by composting and sorting household waste into as many as 48 categories.
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    According to World Bank, agricultural production will need to expand by 70% by 2050 to meet the needs of a world population that is expected to reach over 10 billion. Indoor farming may be a solution.
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Water: The Source of Life

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    With climate change, the distinction between seasons has become less and less obvious and water resources more and more limited.
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    The long-term drought in Kenya has turned 56 percent of its land into desert and forced many people to move to other countries.
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    Every 90 seconds, a child's life slips away due to water-related issues. In Kenya, children spend an average of eight hours a day fetching water.
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    In a village in Kenya, 90 percent of the residents have been affected by sand flea disease, a condition that becomes out of control due to lack of water.
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    Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya is one of the largest slums in the world. As most of the 1.2 million residents there are undocumented, they have no access to water.
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    Taiwan has 95 reservoirs around the island, but 22 of them are facing the problem of heavy sedimentation, which severely affects their capacity to store water.
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    The latest reservoir of Taiwan was built in 2016. Whether or not to build a reservoir is always a much debated topic. What are the pros and cons of building a reservoir?
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    What is an underground reservoir? What conditions does it require to develop an underground reservoir?
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    A look at how Japan manages one of the cleanest and healthiest reservoirs in the world, the Kawachi Reservoir.
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    The construction of Yamba Dam in Japan was delayed for 50 years because of vigorous protests from locals.
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    Due to the unfavorable climate and limited land, Hong Kong had built many reservoirs to manage its water resources.
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    Every year, Hong Kong spends millions of U.S. dollars to purchase water from China to meet its high water demand.
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    Get a glimpse into how agricultural water is rationed among the fields on the Jianan Plain, the main agricultural area of Taiwan.
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    To reduce water consumption, Taiwan's Kaohsiung City has been processing wastewater for industrial use since 2018.
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    A look at how the largest steel manufacturer in Taiwan has managed to reuse industrial water and achieve a water recycling rate of 98.3%.
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    With the help of experts, Tzu Chi Foundation has developed water purification systems to bring clean water to disaster survivors around the world.
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    A look at how Japan has been recycling water for over three decades and lowered the price of reclaimed water to promote its widespread use.
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    With reverse osmosis (RO) technology, Japanese businesses have been able to reduce water costs and procure a stable supply of clean water throughout the year.
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    A look at why building a seawater desalination plant is crucial in ensuring Hong Kong's future water supply.
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    By using seawater to flush the toilets, Hong Kong saves 270 million cubic meters of fresh water every year.
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    A look at how Taiwan's low tap water prices have made it more difficult to conserve water resources.
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    A look at how precious water is in drought-stricken Kenya, and the efforts Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan have made to conserve water.
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