The World Of Tzu Chi(Vol.113)

2019 • 08 44 ocal News A downpour that lasted two hours since 11 am on June 13, 2019, had caused a landslide in Kampung Kibambangan in Penampang, Sabah, uprooting trees in its path while mud flows surged into the villagers’ houses. The locals regarded the landslide as themost severe disaster in the history of the village, which is situated 21 km away from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah’s capital. Approximately 350 villagers were affected in the aftermath of the landslide as sunken land gave way to a deep pit, complicating the journey of Tzu Chi volunteers who were dispatched to the disaster site to assess the situation, compelling them to travel on foot to the disaster site to deliver the relief supplies by hand, with the villagers leading the way. The volunteers distributed sustenance kits, clean clothes and financial aid to comfort the disaster victims. Kota Kinabalu 2019.06.15 Reported by Lim Tze Fong & Tse Ning Siong Photograph by Goh Yoong Khooi Tzu Chi Muar organized a series of six educational camps on humanistic culture for 482 beneficiaries of the Tzu Chi Study and Awards Scheme in the primary and secondary school levels. Hands-on experiences in environmental conservation efforts were the focus of the secondary school category, with volunteers on hand to educate the students on the basics of categorizing recyclables. Meanwhile, motivational courses based on humanistic culture were arranged for the primary school category, in addition to experiential activities that aim to foster values of teamwork and mutual support. The courses were designed to inspire the students to commit to kind deeds, besides equipping them with the aptitude for transforming challenges into a positive source of motivation. Educational Camps for Study Grant Recipients Johor 2019.05.25 – 06.22 Reported & photograph by Kang Miew Tiang Timely Relief for Disaster Victims