The world of Tzu Chi September-October 2021 (Vol.137)

2021 • 10 24 We are here While the food supplies provided temporary relief, the volunteers’ warm greetings will linger on and warm the recipients’ hearts. Translated by Ten Zhe Xin Photo by Loh Kok Hun Education must continue The pandemic has left Bala, a lorry driver, and his family in a tight spot. However, he still donated to the coin bank saying, “This is not much, but I am glad that I can help others.” Having learnt that his five children had to take turns to attend online classes using their only smartphone, and that learning was interrupted whenever Bala went out to work, the volunteers delivered a used computer and a tablet to the family a few days later. Their thoughtfulness brought smiles to the family, and moved Bala deeply. He chokingly thanked Tzu Chi for the assistance, which has allowed his family to have food and his children to keep up with learning. ovid-19 Relief