The world of Tzu Chi June 2024 (Vol.150)

30 2024 • 06 lobal Presence 1 2 3 4 5- 5+ 6- 6+ 7 Hualien Earthquake – Tzu Chi’s Immediate Response In the wake of the quake, Tzu Chi swiftly brought solace and aid, disbursing emergency funds within 24 hours of the disaster. April 3, 2024 7:58 AM A 7.2 -magnitude earthquake rocked the eastern coast of Taiwan 8 : 20 Tzu Ch i Di s a s t e r Re s pon s e Ce n t r e was set up outside the main hall at the Jing Si Abode, to coordinate manpower and resources, and support thegovernment’s relief efforts. Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital activated its emergency response protocol, treating 75 injured and admitting 10 patients that day. More than 200 medical staff were mobilised. Photos courtesy of Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Lai Rui-ling, Chen Rong-qin, Jian Yin-yu & Wu Ya-xin Magnitude Simultaneously