Love in Action

Master has always been extremely concerned about disasters that occur worldwide. Whenever receiving news about disasters anywhere, She immediately renders relief by providing financial assistance as well as dispatching rescue teams to help in the affected areas. Through such relief efforts, we are also conveying Master’s love to the disaster victims. It is evident that Master’s unconditional love, silent blessing and help have reduced worldwide disasters and their affects to a minimum. In recognition of the selfless actions of all governments, organizations and relief workers from every corner of the world, Master would like to convey this message of gratitude:

“Thank you, all the international help that brings care and necessities to afflicted victims. Thank you all the relief workers for taking time and forsaking your own comfort, even traveling great distance on unfavorable roads and conditions to bring love and assistance to people in a time of need. May Heaven bless you abundantly for your generosity and noble sacrifice.”


Pakistan

Master’s Love Comforts Pakistani War and Flood Victims

Combined report by Indonesia, Formosa and Singapore Relief Teams
(Originally in Indonesian, Chinese and English)

Loving Care for Displaced Citizens of Mardan

In May 2009, the Noble Aims Welfare Association (NAWA), a local NGO, asked Supreme Master Ching Hai to send urgent relief for Pakistanis displaced by recent conflicts and flooding. Upon receiving the request, Master was deeply concerned and contributed US$70,000 to assist those in this desperate situation.

A team of our Association members from Formosa, Indonesia and Singapore soon went to Pakistan to distribute relief supplies and provide free medical care. On June 5, NAWA President Mr. Ali Imran went with the team to the Mardan Refugee Camp, where over a thousand families were in urgent need of help. The team quickly bought food and daily living supplies and handed out the materials along with SOS flyers to the refugees, who were deeply grateful and highly attentive while reading the flyers.

>From July 18 to 21, our medical team treated large numbers of sick children and other patients in a makeshift clinic at the local school. During that time, another 1,024 relief packs were also distributed. With God’s loving arrangement, the relief team and Mr. Imran were able to visit other refugee sites to provide medical treatment. The patients were profoundly thankful to Master for Her much needed loving assistance.

Flood Relief Work in Karachi

Soon after the Mardan relief work, the worst flood in 30 years struck the Karachi area and destroyed almost 80% of the homes. Supreme Master Ching Hai quickly offered another US$15,000 in monetary aid and our relief team flew to the city on July 23 to work with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society and the Sindh Provincial Secretary, Mr. Kanwar Waseem. The team purchased the necessary supplies for the local villagers and over the next few days handed out the goods, along with cash for children who needed medical treatment, bringing a great joy and relief to the victims. Mr. Kambar, after watching Supreme Master TV, found its news and informational reports inspiring, and was moved to inform the people about global warming and how the crisis could be averted.

On September 3, Karachi was once again hit by heavy torrential rains and floods, causing several casualties and bringing much upheaval to the lives of thousands of people. Korangi Creek, Rehri Goth and 17 villages located along Soneri Beach were among the most affected areas. With infinite love and compassion, Supreme Master Ching Hai immediately sent another US$20,000 in financial aid, and our onsite relief team quickly assembled a group of workers to purchase and distribute the necessary food and relief items along with SOS fliers to the people. Mr. Z. A. Shah, Disaster Management Manager at the Pakistan Red Crescent Society at Sindh Provincial Headquarters, introduced Master to the villagers and thanked Her for Her immense benevolence.

The relief team members were most appreciative of the chance to bring Master’s love and information on the solution to global warming to the local people. May they soon change to adopt a kinder, planet-saving lifestyle.

 

To view the Humanitarian Relief Activities by the Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her International Association, please visit:
http://www.GodsDirectContact.org.tw/humanitarian
(The list can be sorted by year, country/region and type of events.)

 

Relief Work Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai for Pakistanis Displaced by Recent Conflicts and Floods  
Description Amount(Rupees) Receipt
Food (rice, red beans, salt, cooking oil, flour, sugar, tea, sweets for children, etc.)
Relief supplies (soap, washing powder, matches, candles, mosquito nets, etc.)
8,199,135 P1
Transportation, packaging and labor 554,700 P2
Medical supplies 93,907 P3
Monetary contribution to Red Crescent Society for children’s medical treatment 45,000 P4
Total Rupees 8,892,742
(US$104,442.70)
 

* Throughout the relief operation, fellow initiates paid
for their own traveling, 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
(The list can be sorted by year, country/region and type of events.)