The World Of Tzu Chi December 2019 (Vol.117)

TZU CHI 117 31 Local News Statistics have shown that diabetics face a 26.9 percent risk of kidney disorder and are susceptible to kidney failure, which subjects patients to dialysis treatment. Fifty- eight percent of kidney patients undergoing treatment at the Tzu Chi Dialysis Centre in Penang are diabetics, hence the Centre has been conducting a weekly exercise since 2017 to encourage kidney patients to care for their feet, besides guiding them in proper wound management for their lower limbs to prevent festering wounds that might lead to amputation. The exercise takes place before every dialysis session as an effort to safeguard the overall well-being of the 110 kidney patients from the Centre and foster closer interaction between them. Penang 2019.11.06 Reported by Lim Mei Fang Photograph by Toh Yong Yao Twenty-three award ceremonies for the Tzu Chi Study & Awards Scheme were held across Malacca, Seremban, Muar, Tampin, Kluang, Ulu Tiram and Kota Tinggi from October 5, to November 17, 2019, grantingmonetary assistance to 2,631 beneficiaries. The Scheme is granted to deserving students from low-income households to ease their financial burden and enable them to pursue their studies without having to worry about funding their expenses for school. Beneficiaries of the Scheme are expected to demonstrate self-discipline, as well as a commendable attitude and character in their roles as both student and son or daughter. The students are also placed under the supervision of volunteers, who instil in their young charges wholesome values and soft skills. Nurturing Future Talents with Study & Awards Scheme Malacca 2019.10.05–11.17 Reported by Tzu Chi Documenting Team Photograph by Lee Kin Chee Feet Care Exercise for Kidney Patients