The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.110)

Rising from the Aftermath of Cyclone Idai In mid-March 2019,Tropical Cyclone Idai ripped through easternAfrica, along with heavy rainfall measuring up to 1,000 mm, causing flooding and landslides. It was the worst disaster to hit eastern Africa in 20 years, leaving nearly 3 million casualties in its wake. Local volunteers from the affected nations, as well as Tzu Chi volunteers fromTaiwan, the US, China and Malaysia joined forces in responding swiftly to the disaster, overcoming various logistical obstacles to lend a helping hand to the disaster victims in the long, arduous road to post-disaster reconstruction. Extracted from Taiwan Tzu Chi Monthly, Vol. 630 Translated by Translating Team Photographs by Hsiao Yiu-hwa pecial Feature More than a month after the Cyclone Idai disaster, disaster victims in Mozambique prepare to return to their homeland with their remaining belongings and tents supplied by a charitable organization. TZU CHI 110 25