The world of Tzu Chi March-April 2022 (Vol.140)

2022 • 04 24 Generosity – A shelter in the storm Source: Chong Shea Tieng, Lai Sou Chang, Chan Shi Yih & Tan Siew Chern Photo by Chan Tuck Meng T he cash relief distribution ceremony held at One City Mall on January 16 was graced by the village chief of Kampung Bukit Lanchong, Azmi bin Hashim, among other guests. The village chief, who was also a flood victim, was grateful for the volunteers’ help during the difficult time. “Tzu Chi volunteers have given a lot of help to the villagers, and I am deeply moved. On behalf of the villagers, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to Tzu Chi. Tzu Chi is really great!” An affected villager, Suhaina Mohammad, had expressed her need to the volunteers who visited her home earlier, “My children’s computers and books were soaked in floodwaters and damaged. I hope some organization will donate computers for my children to continue their online lessons.” Her request was noted and forwarded to volunteer, Benjamin Chong, who is good in computer repair, for further action. At the ceremony, Suhaina received RM1,000 cash relief. She had earlier From fears to tears, villagers of Kampung Bukit Lanchong were moved by the sincerity of Tzu Chi volunteers, which drew them closer together. Suhaina Mohammad was surprised when Tzu Chi volunteers visited her family with two used laptops after the cash relief distribution ceremony. pecial Feature