Tzu Chi Foundation

Tzu Chi Foundation Tzu Chi is a volunteer-based organization headquartered in Hualien, Taiwan, funded by donations from the public.

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Inspiring Goodness and Giving with Love since 1966.
🤝 Charity | 🩹 Medicine | 📚 Education | 🪷 Humanistic Culture
See our global impact 👇 Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation, founded by Dharma Master Cheng Yen in 1966, is an international non-profit organization devoted to spreading Great Love through its work in the fields of charity, medicine, education, and humanisti

c culture. These comprise Tzu Chi’s Four Missions, and they have subsequently extended to include Bone Marrow Donation, International Relief, Environmental Protection, and Community Volunteerism. Today, millions of supporters and tens of thousands of certified volunteers carrying out Tzu Chi’s missions around the world, Tzu Chi's love has reached 133 countries and regions through the effort of volunteers located in 67 countries and regions.

When the world closed all its doors, Great Love opened a window. 🕊️🩺For 14-year-old Fakhri, the dreams of a peaceful chi...
13/08/2026

When the world closed all its doors, Great Love opened a window. 🕊️🩺

For 14-year-old Fakhri, the dreams of a peaceful childhood were shattered by the Syrian war.

After his family fled to Istanbul in 2015, survival came at a heavy cost. He was forced to trade his textbooks for 14-hour days of mechanical labor without sunlight, in a suffocating factory. He thought his life was destined to be trapped in darkness.

In early 2019, Tzu Chi’s El Menahil International School reached out. Because he had been out of school for years, Fakhri failed his first entrance exam. Instead of turning him away, Tzu Chi volunteers and teachers saw his immense potential and gave him a second chance, providing a living stipend so he could finally leave the factory behind.

"The factory was like a cold corner outside of heaven, but walking into the El Menahil classroom felt like being gently saved by Tzu Chi's love," he recalls.

With that hard-won grace, Fakhri fought through language barriers and academic setbacks. Today, that former child laborer is a 5th-year medical student who recently ranked second overall in his entire class!

For Fakhri, medicine is a sacred mission. Having personally experienced the warmth of a reaching hand in the abyss of despair, he is determined to dedicate his life to frontline humanitarian aid.

"First, I thank God; second, I thank Tzu Chi, El Menahil International School, and everyone who reached out to me in my darkest moments. What you gave me was not just an opportunity for education, but the hope of reshaping my life."

Through the fires of war, broken wings can still learn to fly. 🤍

Tzu Chi Turkey

In Oakland, California, heavy external pressures—including neighborhood violence and poverty affecting over 70% of stude...
11/08/2026

In Oakland, California, heavy external pressures—including neighborhood violence and poverty affecting over 70% of students—take a massive toll on education. With district math proficiency at roughly 25%, many bright children are at risk of slipping through the cracks simply because they lack a safe, supportive after-school environment.

To bridge this gap, Tzu Chi launched a grassroots initiative: a 1-on-1 tutoring program where local high schoolers mentor elementary students.

Because these children often lack confidence rather than ability, the curriculum intentionally weaves in character education. High school tutors help their younger peers build emotional resilience, teaching them how to navigate frustration, try new approaches, and believe in themselves instead of giving up.

The transformation goes far beyond math scores. Parents report their children are more confident and actively look forward to class. Many students even bring in "bamboo coin banks" filled with their own savings, eager to give back to the community.

As volunteer Yu-Fen Talati shares: "We hope they won't just learn how to take tests, but will know how to persevere with higher education and the workplace."

When youth empower youth, they don't just learn how to solve math problems—they learn how to navigate life.

Tzu Chi USA

08/08/2026

Master Cheng Yen shares a deeply moving reflection on her 90 years of life, filled with immense gratitude for the volunteers who walk the Bodhisattva Path alongside her. While she may have guided many to Tzu Chi, it is the shared heart, mission, and vows of the volunteers that keep the charity mission alive.

To ensure our world remains safe and peaceful, this spirit of Great Love cannot stop here. The volunteers are Master's next generation, and our children are the generation after that. Let us continue passing on this incredible legacy of compassion, generation after generation. 🙏💙

Source: YT - 大愛電視 Tzu Chi DaAiVideo [Life Wisdom 20260801]

Growing up with Asperger's syndrome, Xiao Niu relied on routine, finding his confidence and rhythm on the football field...
07/08/2026

Growing up with Asperger's syndrome, Xiao Niu relied on routine, finding his confidence and rhythm on the football field with his parents cheering him on. But in May 2020, everything changed. His mother suffered a severe cerebral aneurysm and fell into a coma.

The family's peaceful life was shattered. Crushed by mounting medical bills of over 1 million TWD, his father struggled to keep them afloat. Xiao Niu, then only in the fifth grade, had to move between the homes of relatives and foster families, leaving him with a deep sense of insecurity. The emergency had pulled the ground from beneath their feet.

In their darkest moment, Tzu Chi volunteers stepped in.

To ensure the family wasn't fighting alone, volunteers provided monthly living subsidies so his father could afford a caregiver. They also guided Xiao Niu in applying for the New Sprouts Scholarship. This crucial safety net allowed him to purchase study materials and keep his education on track despite the chaos around him.

But the most beautiful part of this story is Xiao Niu's persistence. For four years, he sat by his mother's hospital bed every single day—reading her picture books and massaging her limbs.

In April 2024, the family experienced a true miracle: his mother woke up.

Today, Xiao Niu is a mature high school freshman, helping with chores and eagerly sharing his daily life with his mother to fill the four-year gap. As she undergoes rehabilitation, the family cherishes every single day they have together.

As Xiao Niu said on stage while receiving his scholarship: "The volunteers are amazing. They just help us and ask for nothing in return. I really think they are great, truly generating power with love."

05/08/2026

The Journey to Enlightenment exhibition is officially open in Kaohsiung! 🎉 If you’ve been following our recent posts exploring the Buddhist heritage sites featured in this exhibition, this video brings them to life. Step inside this special collaboration between Tzu Chi and Harvard FAS CAMLab.

By recreating 8 cultural heritage sites across Asia, this exhibition is more than just a walk through history—it is a deep dialogue between the ancient world and modern practice. It reveals how the teachings carved into these sacred spaces echo the contemporary Buddhist practice we strive to live out every day.

For our followers around the world, we hope this video gives you a glimpse into the experience, wherever you are. And if your travels ever bring you to Taiwan, we welcome you to experience it in person.

📍 Exhibition Details
▪️ National Science and Technology Museum, Kaohsiung (Taiwan) | August 1 – November 1, 2026
🎫 Reserve your tickets at the link in our bio! (or: https://tzuchi.fonticket.com/)

國立科學工藝博物館 National Science and Technology Museum

Stay strong, Kumamoto! Tzu Chi's disaster relief team is on the ground. 💪🏻Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, was hit by a devas...
03/08/2026

Stay strong, Kumamoto! Tzu Chi's disaster relief team is on the ground. 💪🏻

Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, was hit by a devastating magnitude 7.1 earthquake on Tuesday, and the situation on the ground remains incredibly challenging.

Over 3,400 homes have been damaged, and 9,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Right now, survivors are dealing with a severe double threat: scorching 37°C heat and massive water shortages affecting over 69,000 households.

Tzu Chi is moving quickly to support the local government and provide immediate help to those affected:

🚰 Bringing Clean Water: Our disaster assessment team has arrived in Kumamoto from Taiwan, bringing two essential water purification systems to help address the severe water shortage for daily and emergency needs.

🛏️ Comfort in Shelters: Many elderly evacuees have been sleeping on thin mats on the floor. To give them proper support and privacy, 148 Jing Si folding beds and 40 privacy partitions have been dispatched. Thanks to China Airlines (China Airlines 中華航空) for airlifting these supplies for free, they have officially arrived at the Yatsushiro City Emergency Relief Supply Center and are ready to be set up!

The Tzu Chi Japan chapter has been attending the Kumamoto Prefecture Central Emergency Operations Center meetings to coordinate with public officials and ensure this aid reaches where it is needed most.

We will continue to stand with Kumamoto as recovery efforts move forward. Let’s keep Japan in our thoughts! ❤️‍🩹

As Tzu Chi celebrates its 60th anniversary, we are looking toward the future. The world is changing rapidly—climate disa...
01/08/2026

As Tzu Chi celebrates its 60th anniversary, we are looking toward the future. The world is changing rapidly—climate disasters are intensifying, and global needs are rising. How does a grassroots charity adapt to a hyper-connected, high-tech era?

For Yen Po-wen, who transitioned from a high-tech CEO to the head of Tzu Chi’s Charity Mission, the future requires a beautiful balance: using modern science to deliver timeless compassion.

In a recent interview, CEO Yen shared his transformative vision for the decades ahead:

🔹 High-Tech Relief:
Technology and compassion must go hand in hand. By integrating tools like drones to handle hazardous disaster relief work, we can keep our volunteers safe. When machines do the heavy lifting, our volunteers can focus entirely on what technology can never replicate—human warmth, empathy, and emotional support.

🔹 Data-Driven Trust:
To inspire modern leaders to give back, charities must speak the language of data. Yen emphasizes that by prioritizing financial transparency and evidence-based impact, we can build the deep trust necessary to fuel global collaboration.

🔹 The "Quantum Mechanics" of Kindness:
In today's distracting world, Yen explains mindfulness through a scientific lens. Human thoughts fluctuate wildly, much like unpredictable quantum states. Because our minds can shift from positive to negative in an instant, we must actively anchor ourselves in goodness. By continuously volunteering and supporting one another, we stabilize that positive state of mind.

For 60 years, Tzu Chi has been driven by the shared vows of countless volunteers. As we step into the future, our tools may evolve, but our core mission remains exactly the same.

The world needs goodness now more than ever. Will you join us?

From Confined Child Bride to Respected Sewing Teacher 🧵✨ In rural Nepal, deep-rooted cultural norms often dictate that w...
29/07/2026

From Confined Child Bride to Respected Sewing Teacher 🧵✨ In rural Nepal, deep-rooted cultural norms often dictate that women must remain entirely within the home. For Anita Bhuj, this meant being married off before she was even 15 years old.

Confined to her house, navigating early motherhood, and facing the constant pressure of village gossip, Anita’s physical and mental health deteriorated rapidly. She suffered from severe depression, ultimately lost a kidney to illness, and the trauma of her rapid transition to adulthood left her with absolutely no memory of her own childhood.

But her destiny changed when a free Tzu Chi sewing class opened in Lumbini. Desperate to heal her mind and step out of the house, Anita convinced her hesitant family to let her attend.

The path to empowerment wasn't easy. She lacked basic math skills, struggled to speak Nepali, and even failed her very first formal evaluation. However, inspired by the Jing Si Aphorism, "Do not underestimate yourself, for human beings have unlimited potential," Anita refused to let her past dictate her future. She stayed up late practicing her craft, learned the language from scratch, and focused entirely on her goal.

Against all odds, Anita passed the highly demanding National Exam held by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), earning her Level 2 professional certification!

Today, Anita is no longer the isolated, depressed girl trapped indoors. She is a confident, nationally certified sewing teacher. Standing at the front of the classroom, she now guides 21 other women, teaching them not just how to sew, but how to break their own barriers, build their confidence, and step out into the sun.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, on July 28. Tzu Chi volunteers in Japan are mobilizing to provide car...
29/07/2026

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, on July 28. Tzu Chi volunteers in Japan are mobilizing to provide care and assistance to those affected by the disaster. May everyone stay safe as recovery efforts continue. 🙏

A New Tzu Chi School Opens at P*K 2, Indonesia! 🎉It takes a village to raise a child, and an incredible community of Gre...
27/07/2026

A New Tzu Chi School Opens at P*K 2, Indonesia! 🎉

It takes a village to raise a child, and an incredible community of Great Love to build a school! On July 15, joy and gratitude filled the air as we officially celebrated the Opening Day of the new Tzu Chi School P*K 2 Early Childhood building in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Marked by the unveiling and a traditional Indonesian tumpeng (yellow rice cone) cutting ceremony, this milestone is a testament to the hard work and unity of our donors, construction teams, management, and volunteers. Thanks to their dedication, the first generation of kindergarten and early elementary students now has a beautiful, state-of-the-art environment to call their second home for the 2026 academic year.

But what truly sets a Tzu Chi School apart is the purpose behind the curriculum. As Master Cheng Yen reminds us, "Education is hope for the future." At Tzu Chi School P*K 2, it is believed that academic excellence must go hand in hand with moral character.

Rooted in humanistic culture, teachers ensure that cultivating virtue is just as important as standard education. From day one, students are taught the values of empathy, gratitude, and moral integrity, shaping them into a generation that will bring true hope to society.

As Vice Chairman of Tzu Chi Indonesia, Franky O. Widjaja, shared during the event: "With this new education center, we can continue to develop these humanistic values. We can certainly dream of having a Tzu Chi School in every province, so we can participate in educating children anywhere in Indonesia."

Here is to a joyful, inspiring, and meaningful new school year!

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