"Oil-free, sugar-free and low-salt, can food really taste good this way?" In response to this question by seniors at the Active Ageing Carnival 2025, Tzu Chi Food Farmacy volunteers responded with a smile, "We use the natural flavours of ingredients and preserve the essence of the food, making it both healthy and delicious!"
This year’s Hari Raya Festive Gathering held special meaning for renal patient Muhammad Hisham. Just before the festive season, he was hospitalised due to a wound infection and missed the chance to reunite with his relatives. Being able to attend the Tzu Chi celebration with his mother and share the festive joy with fellow attendees, made this experience especially warm and precious for him.
The Lantern Festival symbolises the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations. On 16 February 2025, which is the 19th day of the first lunar month, Tzu Chi volunteers specially visited the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) to provide ongoing care and celebrate the New Year with the residents.
Tzu Chi’s Renal Friend Gathering this year featured a number of exhibition zones filled with interesting and interactive displays that allowed renal patients and their family to learn more healthcare tips on caring for their kidneys while contributing to sustainable environmental efforts.
"Dad, Mom, please have some tea." In Indian culture, showing respect to parents and elders is a cherished tradition. On 20 October 2024, during the Deepavali charity distribution event, children expressed their love and gratitude by offering heart-shaped lamps, fragrant tea, and warm hugs to their elders.
"Since happiness is a choice, why not choose to live happily every day?
As a Tzu Chi care recipient for a decade, this day marked Peh Thiam Lye's first visit to Jing Si Hall. He shared that it has been long since he last experienced such a lively and joyful atmosphere.
Laughter and tears intertwined at the Seeds of Hope Merit Awards Ceremony 2023, as parents watched their children gracefully served tea, embodying a maturity beyond their age.
Every visit is a valuable opportunity despite the time constraint and limited contact for volunteers to provide the most in-depth and targeted support possible.
What did you do on Labour Day this year? On this day, some volunteers chose to spend their time cleaning up a rental flat of a single mother with poor eyesight and replaced her wardrobe and bed frames, giving her home a new look.
Malay care recipients gathered at Jing Si Hall to celebrate the joyous Hari Raya Aidilfitri, shared laughter and tears, and hoped for a peaceful and healthy year ahead. With love accompanying them on their life journey, they believe no suffering is insurmountable.
Welcoming the God of Wealth, distributing New Year couplets, visiting stalls, playing games, watching performances, enjoying plant-based meals, receiving blessings etc., were some of the fun participants had at the pre-Chinese New Year celebration...
Most people know what it is like to fall sick. But not everyone understands the suffering of having chronic kidney diseases and the pain of undergoing haemodialysis. On this day, renal patients supported and motivated each other by sharing their stories with their peers who have experienced similar life changes.
To bring joy to Tzu Chi’s Indian care recipients, volunteers delivered festive gift packs to them and celebrated Deepavali with them via zoom. Tiya, a Tzu Chi care recipient, said: "This event is so full of love. I feel great to be able to participate in it!"
Tzu Chi resumed its annual Flag Day after suspending the event for two years. On this day, 700 volunteers were mobilised throughout the island to raise funds from the public.
How much do you know about the basic etiquette when it comes to visiting the underprivileged at their homes? To encourage more people to participate in charity home visits, an “Introductory Course on Conducting Home Visits” was specially organised to equip interested public members with the essential guidelines for conducting Tzu Chi’s charity home visits. Through observations during actual assignments, public members are ushered toward a journey of compassion and giving.
This is the story of Mr Ng Chye Hock and his family and their steadfast resilience to overcome adversity. Behind this family's remarkable story is a miracle of love and embodiment of the care and blessings of many people.
"Happy Lunar New Year!" The home visit volunteers were greeted with smiling faces, home-cooked desserts, and some donations by the care recipients. Although the pandemic situation continues to be ever-changing, Tzu Chi volunteers still racked their brains to organise festive activities for the Lunar New Year. What can be more joyous and worthy of being grateful for than a family getting together for a cosy celebration?
The Seeds of Hope Merit Awards Ceremony was held virtually for the first time in 2021. Heartfelt well-wishes were delivered to student beneficiaries instantly through the internet. The Tzu Chi team and parents witnessed 49 beneficiaries of different ages who remained steadfast in their studies despite adversity, flourishing with newfound confidence.
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