From May 27-28, the Pacaya volcano erupted in Guatemala, causing at least three people to lose their lives, including one television reporter covering the event. Located near the capital, Guatemala City, the eruption forced 2,000 villagers to evacuate as it released tons of sand and debris, with further minor explosions occurring as late as July. Just two days after the eruption, tropical storm Agatha flooded the Amatitlán River leaving 15 people missing.

Expressing Her prayers and heartfelt condolences, Supreme Master Ching Hai contributed US$10,000 for emergency flood relief with an additional US$1,000 to help the bereaved family of the volcano victim - reporter Mr. Anibal Archila. With the help of the Guatemala City government, our Association’s relief team from Costa Rica provided aid to Amatitlán, one of the most affected municipalities. They delivered rice, beans, drinking water, coffee, corn flour, cooking oil and sugar for 400 families in a village there that had run out of food. Many of the village leaders were deeply touched and expressed their sincere appreciation with tears of happiness. The team then traveled to Caserio de la Cuchilla where about 100 large packages of food and other necessities were distributed to the grateful villagers, many of whom were elderly and widows.

The bereaved wife and family of the late journalist Mr. Anibal Archila receiving Master’s gifts

In addition, our Association members visited the wife and family of the late journalist Mr. Anibal Archila. Their surprise and grateful acceptance of Supreme Master Ching Hai’s caring gift of US$1,000, along with Her #1 international bestselling book - The Dogs in My Life, and spiritual book - I Have Come to Take You Home, was recorded by the local TV channel Noti 7.

With our sympathies for the loss of Mr. Archila and other precious lives, we pray for the local inhabitants’ steady recovery and that such tragic disasters lessen as our more considerate lifestyles help ensure planetary balance.

Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai for the Volcano Eruption
and Flood Relief Work in Amatitán, Guatemala 

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