The world of Tzu Chi January 2020 (Vol.118)

TZU CHI 118 11 assistance. This trend prompts a historical consideration of the local Indian community’s roots in low-skilled labour. Generations of Malaysian Indians have toiled in farms and plantations or as construction workers, hence most of the local Indian community are confronted with the hardship of struggling to make ends meet. Furthermore, Malaysia’s shift from an agricultural economy to an industrial economy has led to the unemployment of local Indian farm labourers, thus compounding their dire living conditions. Tzu Chi is dedicated to reaching out to those in need in every corner of the world, regardless of race or religion. Among the organization’s efforts to support underprivileged students include providing monthly financial subsidies according to their families’ needs, covering expenses such as transportation fares, school uniforms, school supplies, reference books and tuition classes, in the hope of boosting the students’ confidence and stimulating their interest in learning, allowing them to discover their potential and pursue a brighter future.