【DaAi Headlines】20190615
We look at the current progress report of Tzu Chi's disaster relief work in the three countries in Eastern Africa.
A family who is forced to live in a chicken coop receives help from Taipei Tzu Chi volunteers.
1.伊代重建三月
Welcome to Da Ai Headlines. I'm Siri Su. Thank you for joining us. Three months ago, Cyclone Idai devastated three countries in Eastern Africa, including Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. In the aftermath of the disaster, Tzu Chi volunteers began their short and mid-term disaster relief work. They distributed school supplies to students and gave out building materials to the local residents to help them rebuild their homes. Besides Tzu Chi volunteers, many local volunteers have also come forth to help, ensuring the path to recovery can be smooth. Tzu Chi Foundation is also considering a more long-term goal of building Da Ai Village in Mozambique. Here is our report.
2.印開齋火災發放
To the Muslims in Indonesia, Eid al-Fitr on June 5 was supposed to be a very delightful day. However, a fire broke out in North Sumatra, and burned down 29 houses. Four people from the same family passed away in the fire. Upon learning of the news, Tzu Chi volunteers went to evaluate the condition, and also gave emergency financial assistance to the fire survivors. Let's take a look.
3.美社區義診
US TIMA Chapter regularly holds a free clinic in Bakersfield, California, every three months. Amongst the medical staff are a husband and wife team. The wife is a dentist who has been serving for 2 to 3 years. She was actually the one who encouraged her husband to join the free clinic. In addition, there is also a Vietnamese-born dentist who joins the free clinic with his family. Let's meet these dedicated medical volunteers.
4美牙科義診
According to statistics, there are more than 6,000 homeless people in Las Vegas. It is the ninth city with the largest number of homeless individuals in the U.S. The main reason that there are so many homeless people in this city is that, some people can get rich overnight, but some people can also become penniless and homeless in a short period of time. Since 2015, Tzu Chi volunteers have been helping the homeless with free dental services. This time, one dentist removed nine teeth from one homeless individual. Let's take a look at their stories!
《靜思語》
有知識未必有智慧，有智慧的人能利益人群。
Knowledge does not equal wisdom, for it takes wisdom to benefit humanity.
5.0613行動現場
In New Taipei's Gongliao, Guo Wentiao, along with his wife and children live in a chicken coop. His old house is made from sea sand, and since the beginning of last year, the ceiling of the house has become more and more exposed with the steel rusting. As a result, the house has become uninhabitable. Tzu Chi volunteers not only care for the family but have also assisted with repairs, so they can have a comfortable place to live.
6.新山慈少遊
In Malaysia, Tzu Chi Academy at Johor Bahru held a job shadowing day, where the students went to work places to learn about these professions. It would become students' valuable life experiences, and they would know that to realize their dreams, they must strive for it. Let's take a look.
7.新城警察關懷
As June 15th marks Police Day, the Chief of Xincheng Precinct of Hualien County Police Department and members of the Tzu Chi Police Association, went to visit retired policemen. They brought them gifts and also wish them good health. Let's join them there.
END：馬懷胎體驗
In Malaysia, a group of Kepong Da Ai kindergartners tied water balloons to their bellies for a day to experience the inconveniences of pregnancy. Through the experience, the children learned to appreciate their parents. We will leave you with these images at the end of our program. Thank you for joining us. Goodbye.
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