The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.106)

TZU CHI 106 47 Global News While people in the East Asia region immersed themselves in online shopping spree on November 11, Tzu Chi volunteers in Brazil held its 14th free clinic in Itapevi. Each time, the volunteers would organize the free clinic at different school in different community to serve the poor and sick locals. On this occasion, when volunteers arrived at CEMEBCarols School, there was already a long queue of people. Those at the front of the queue said that they came as early as 3 am because they needed the service, and more importantly, they liked Tzu Chi’s medical team. The medical mission and free hair cut services benefitted a total of 727 patient visits. Brazil 2018.11.11 Eager for Excellent Medical Services In order to promote badminton and help Sulawesi earthquake victims, Tzu Chi Indonesia and Indonesian Badminton Community initiated a charity auction themed “Indonesian Badminton Care about Palu and Donggala” at the West Mall Grand Indonesia, Jakarta. Several famous badminton players showed their support at the event, while some who could not make it to the event donated their jerseys and rackets. The highest bid at the auction was 200 million Rupiahs, made by Inul Daratista, a Dangdut singer, for Jonatan Christie’s racket. Meanwhile, a jersey worn by Kevin Sanjaya during his 2018 championship was successfully auctioned for 150 million Rupiahs. The event managed to raise a total donation of 2.148 billion Rupiahs (about RM610,000). Indonesia 2018.11.24 National Badminton Team Raised Funds for Tzu Chi