Love In Action

Master is always deeply concerned when disasters occur in any part of the world. Upon hearing news of such events, She immediately provides financial assistance and sends relief teams. Through such efforts, Her unconditional love and support are conveyed to those affected, thus reducing their suffering while helping them to rebuild their lives.

In recognition of the selfless actions of governments, organizations and relief workers around the globe, Master expresses Her gratitude as follows: "Thank you, all the international help that brings care and necessities to afflicted victims. Thank you all the relief workers for taking time and forsaking your own comfort, even traveling great distance on unfavorable roads and conditions to bring love and assistance to people in a time of need. May Heaven bless you abundantly for your generosity and noble sacrifice."

2024年04月18日, 週四

    God’s Love Brings Comfort to Guangdong Province, China following Typhoon Utor

    By China Relief Team (Originally in Chinese)

    In mid-August 2013, Typhoon Utor brought heavy rain to Guangdong Province, causing the worst flooding in hundred years in many places. Supreme Master Ching Hai compassionately instructed our Association members in Guangdong to render assistance to those affected, with funds available as needed. In a short period of time, our Guangdong Association members contributed RMB 120,000. Considering certain diseases were likely to occur and there would be a shortage of vegetables after the disaster, the fund was mainly used to purchase medicine, disinfectants, dried vegetables and red beans.

    With Master’s love, from late August to early September, our relief team, which included one physician and one nurse, traveled nearly 2,000 kilometers. We went to the most affected areas four times, including Chaonan and Puning Cities as well as Hanguang, Jiulong and Dawan Towns in Yingde City in Guangdong Province to provide free medical care and distribute relief items. The affected people were comforted by our relief effort and expressed their gratitude.

    At that time there was no media coverage about the disaster situation in Yingde and we were the only team providing relief work there. Based on the needs of the local people, we purchased additional antiseptics, cleaning disinfectants, dried vegetables and red beans. We also brought with us the clothes and blankets donated by our Association members and provided free medical services as well. In addition, we handed out RMB 2,600 to elderly individuals and those who were on social welfare.

    Through participating in the relief work, we truly realized that God was conveying this message through us to those in suffering because of the disaster that no matter what happens, they are loved and cared for, because God does not neglect any of Hier children.

     

    Expenditures by The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association for
    the Typhoon Relief Work in Guangdong Province

    Description Amount (RMB) Receipt
    Medicines (cold medicine, antiseptics, medicines for treating stomach and skin problems, medicines for babies, and vitamins) and cleaning disinfectants 100,920 A, B
    Food (dried vegetables and red beans) 13,215 C
    Cash 2,600 B
    Transportation 4,805 B
    Total RMB 121,540
    (US$19,758)

    The relief team members paid RMB 6,000 (US$973) for their own travel expenses including transportation, food, and lodging.