【DaAi Headlines】20210109

●Tzu Chi volunteers were mobilized to evaluate and provide aid to the flooded areas of Southern Malaysia.
●A Taoyuan Tzu Chi Volunteer collects plastic wastes in Nanmen Market everyday to help the environment.

1.馬彭亨勘災
Welcome to Da Ai Headlines. I’m Joyce Ho. Thank you for joining us. In the Southern Malaysian state of Pahang, rising water levels flash flooded many residential areas. Tzu Chi volunteers immediately gathered to help with the post-flood clean up and provided duvets and daily supplies to the shelters.

2.緬甸紓困發放
Due to the pandemic, many Myanmar families in the lower sectors of socio-economic status are facing financial difficulties. Tzu Chi volunteers visited North Dagon village in Yangon to distribute up to 48 kg of rice per family. Some residents were so touched, they found ways to contribute back to Tzu Chi.

3.閩吳金水關懷
In Liancheng, China, 76-year-old Tzu Chi care recipient, Mr. Wu, suffered a stroke two years ago and has been bed-ridden ever since. Tzu Chi volunteers visited before Chinese New Years to help clean up the house and also brought a new bed and blanket.

4.斯長者掃除
An elderly living alone in Colombo, Sri Lanka visited Tzu Chi Liaison Office to seek for help. The solitary senior suffers from oral cancer and is unable to take care of his living environment. 11 Tzu Chi volunteers visited to help clean up the house and brought food for days to come.

5.未來學力(4)學習歷程
The new 12-year curriculum has been implemented for more than a year now, but many controversies still persists. One of the biggest arguments is on the learning progress reports, which can be time consuming but may be useful for university entry.

《靜思語 》擁有，有「擁有」的煩惱；無，有「無」的解脫。
Having possessions has its worries; having nothing has its freedoms.

6.桃園林陳佳惠
Nanmen Market is a famous traditional market in Taoyuan City. A Tzu Chi volunteer Lin-Chen Jiahui that lives nearby, visits the market every morning to collect plastic wastes, practicing environmental protection diligently.

7.桃送輔具
Taoyuan Tzu Chi volunteer Peng Zhenwei witnessed many family conflicts over care responsibilities working in a hospital, leading to his dedication for helping families in need. He volunteers at Tzu Chi Bade Jing Si Hall’s second hand assistive device storage and help with deliveries to the needy families.

8.(午)(0104)印助企業升級
Due to the spread of COVID-19, 3 million people in Indonesia became unemployed. In West Java, a corporate foundation started a CSR initiative, helping small business owners with skills training and financial support, fueling small businesses to embark on new journeys.

9.(午)(0104)印回收鋪磚
In Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, a new start-up waste management company is turning plastic wastes into non-toxic and weight-bearing paving blocks following years of research. Let’s take a look.

END：花家扶公益路跑
The fourth annual visually impaired charity run departed from Taipei December last year. With a daily coverage of 43 km, the runners are raising funds and love for 6 social welfare organizations this year. Thank you for joining us. See you next time.

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