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11月2日, 週六

    Helping Displaced Families in Sweida, Syria

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    By Syria Relief Team (Originally in Arabic)

    Following Supreme Master Ching Hai’s loving advice to help people in need, in March 2016, one of our local Association members distributed vegan food and daily necessities to displaced families in Sweida, a city in southwestern Syria. The relief effort was funded using US$4,430 contributed by our Korean Association members.

    On March 13, our local Association member began working with volunteers from a Syrian charity organization and distributed vegan food gift bags to 602 disadvantaged families in Sweida over the course of a week. Each bag contained cooking oil, bulgur, tomato paste, beans, lentils, rice and pasta. She thanked the volunteers for their help and support, and the volunteers expressed appreciation for Master’s compassion and care.

    On March 25, our Association member visited two displaced families in Sweida. Each family had six children being raised by their mother. They both lived in small houses with only one room and a kitchen. Our Association member brought them much-needed carpets, blankets and kitchen supplies such as pots, cups, plates etc. She brought the required medication for one of the families whose daughter is living with epilepsy. The fund was also used to assist in paying rent for their homes. Both families were very grateful for the assistance.

    Expenditures by The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association to Help Disadvantaged Families in Syria, March 13-25, 2016

    Description Amount (SYP) Receipt
    Food (cooking oil, bulgur, tomato paste, beans, lentils, rice and pasta) for the 602 disadvantaged families 1,802,990 A
    Carpets, washing machine, laundry detergent, blankets, pillows, kitchen supplies (pots, cups, plates etc.), medicine, house rent, clothes, groceries and transportation for the two families in need 123,835 B
    Total SYP 1,926,825
    (US$4,430)

    Displaced family in Sweida, Syria – March 25, 2016

    Vegan food gift bags for displaced families in Sweida, Syria – March 19, 2016