The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.106)

2019 • 01 46 lobal News The Water Festival, which took place from November 21 to 23, 2018, is one of the three major festivals celebrated in Cambodia. On November 20, Tzu Chi volunteers went to the Dangkor Landfill, the largest dump site in Phnom Penh, to distribute rice to 500 households that relied on scavenging for a living, so that the residents could celebrate the festival with joy. When volunteers learnt that three locals died of accident while scavenging at the landfill earlier that month, they visited the deceased’s homes and offered comfort. As planned, they also brought five children to buy school uniforms, bags and stationeries. Besides, they helped two sisters who needed a bicycle to go to school, and will continue to extend their care. Cambodia 2018.11.20 Continuous Care for Landfill Residents The United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP24) was held from December 2 to 15, 2018, in Katowice, Poland. Global representatives from nearly 200 countries gathered at the event to set a standard manual for carbon emission mitigation. Tzu Chi Foundation, represented by 15 delegates from Taiwan, USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore and Malaysia, exchanged views on various topics with the global representatives. A booth was also set up on site to promote vegetarianism and environmental protection. After rounds of negotiations, the participating countries have agreed on a set of rules to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, a crucial step in implementing the ParisAgreement. Poland 2018.12.15 Tzu Chi Attended UN COP24