Love in Action
Indonesia
More Veggies for Residents of Seismic Zone
By Bali News Group (Originally in Indonesian)

Indonesia, situated in one of the world’s most active volcanic regions, is facing the repercussions of global warming. It has been hit by several earthquakes over the past few years and, on August 7, 2008, its Sumbawa Island was struck by a 6.6-magnitude temblor.

With a contribution of US$10,000 from Master, Association members from Bali and Jakarta arrived in Dompu within one week, where thousands had been displaced. They set up a free clinic and brought rice, instant noodles and plastic tarpaulins to at least seven villages. With assistance from Dompu Red Cross officials, they distributed Global Warming flyers and set up a related presentation for local government officials. During the six-day relief effort, more than 7,200 Global Warming booklets and flyers were distributed with Alternative Living and Supreme Master TV flyers. The chief of the Dompu Red Cross decided to become a vegetarian! He was also active in promoting this urgent message. Teachers asked for more flyers and VCDs for their students. Many people decided to eat less meat and more vegetables to create more positive energy and reverse climate change.
 

Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai for
Earthquake Relief Work in Dompu, Indonesia

Description Amount (IDR) Receipt
Food (vegan baby food, rice, vegan instant noodles) 39,794,730 A
Medicine 4,256,750 B
Miscellaneous (plastic sheets, wrappers, supplies) 19,571,500 C
Transportation 9,500,000 D
Total IDR 73,122,980
(US$ 7,987)
 

* Throughout the relief operation, fellow initiates paid for their own transportation, food and accommodation expenses.

To view the Humanitarian Relief Activities by the Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her International Association, please visit: http://www.GodsDirectContact.org.tw/humanitarian
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