Tzu Chi Distributes Relief Supplies in South Africa, Inspiring Companies and Vendors to Join in Sending Warmth
Tzu Chi Foundation distributed relief supplies in Gauteng, South Africa. Taiwanese entrepreneur Li Ching-lung, along with his employees and vendors, actively participated as volunteers to spread love and support the local community.
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According to reports, although the distribution of supplies was scheduled to begin at 9:20 AM, a long line of people had already formed outside the event venue in Munsieville, Gauteng by 6 AM. The crowd waited patiently for the trucks to enter the venue, unload, and organize the supplies. Then, several volunteers held up number plates and orderly guided the people to their seats.
Li Ching-lung, a Taiwanese expatriate operating a company in South Africa, also invited his employees to participate in the supply distribution. As soon as Li's company announced the required number of volunteers for the event, the 75 slots were immediately filled, and no one minded whether the company offered extra overtime pay for the weekend. Having participated in charitable distributions for years, they are familiar with the process. Influenced by Li Ching-lung's passion, they have also begun to help others and give back to their community.
Multiple vendors collaborating with Li Ching-lung's company also contributed money and effort to join the cause. At the scene, there was rice provided by Taiwan's Agriculture and Food Agency and supplies prepared by Tzu Chi. The supply bags were packed with potatoes, bread, canned food, salt, bouillon cubes, etc. Every local resident had a bag in hand and smiles on their faces, expressing their gratitude to the volunteers.
Sinethemba, who has been a volunteer for 4 years, smiled and told the Central News Agency, "I really like helping others and giving back to society, bringing smiles and love to my people."
Volunteer Tatenda said, "We come here with passion and dedication of our time to spread love."
Christopher Tom, Commissioner for Youth Affairs of Mogale City, attended the event on behalf of the mayor and stated that he is very grateful to Taiwanese enterprises for not only helping local residents but also providing job opportunities, which has completely changed many people's lives.
It rained heavily the night before the event, and volunteers were initially worried about whether it would affect the distribution. Fortunately, the weather cleared up on the day of the event, and the process was unaffected. Senior volunteers remarked that Tzu Chi's distributions are always blessed by the heavens, allowing everyone to hold onto their faith and continue helping more people.
Li Ching-lung, a Taiwanese expatriate operating a company in South Africa, also invited his employees to participate in the supply distribution. As soon as Li's company announced the required number of volunteers for the event, the 75 slots were immediately filled, and no one minded whether the company offered extra overtime pay for the weekend. Having participated in charitable distributions for years, they are familiar with the process. Influenced by Li Ching-lung's passion, they have also begun to help others and give back to their community.
Multiple vendors collaborating with Li Ching-lung's company also contributed money and effort to join the cause. At the scene, there was rice provided by Taiwan's Agriculture and Food Agency and supplies prepared by Tzu Chi. The supply bags were packed with potatoes, bread, canned food, salt, bouillon cubes, etc. Every local resident had a bag in hand and smiles on their faces, expressing their gratitude to the volunteers.
Sinethemba, who has been a volunteer for 4 years, smiled and told the Central News Agency, "I really like helping others and giving back to society, bringing smiles and love to my people."
Volunteer Tatenda said, "We come here with passion and dedication of our time to spread love."
Christopher Tom, Commissioner for Youth Affairs of Mogale City, attended the event on behalf of the mayor and stated that he is very grateful to Taiwanese enterprises for not only helping local residents but also providing job opportunities, which has completely changed many people's lives.
It rained heavily the night before the event, and volunteers were initially worried about whether it would affect the distribution. Fortunately, the weather cleared up on the day of the event, and the process was unaffected. Senior volunteers remarked that Tzu Chi's distributions are always blessed by the heavens, allowing everyone to hold onto their faith and continue helping more people.