Mexico

In summer and autumn 2009, Mexico was overwhelmed with hurricanes, floods and landslides that destroyed houses and crops. Upon learning of the disasters, Supreme Master Ching Hai compassionately contributed relief funds, and our Mexican Association members went to the devastated regions to offer assistance.

Hurricane Relief Work

On June 23, tropical storm Andres strengthened into the Pacific season’s first hurricane which struck Mexico with heavy winds and rain. Two relief teams traveled separately to Tecpan de Galeana Guerrero in central Mexico and the northern city of Cuauhtémoc in Chihuahua. Together with the local Civil Protection offices, they helped affected people living in remote areas. In Tecpan Guerrero, a woman who had lost her husband during the disaster was deeply grateful for Master’s loving aid and concern. In Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, a boy who had lost his entire family received several bags of food and an envelope with funds to support himself. When he received Master’s gifts, he too was extremely touched by Her blessings and love. A total of 500 bags of food supplies and envelopes containing relief funds were distributed to those in need.

On August 31, category 5 hurricane Jimena hit the Baja Peninsula in northern Mexico. On September 11, our Mexican Association members promptly delivered 1,050 allotments of food and water to the victims in the most ravaged areas of Mulege and Comundu.

Flood and Mudslide Relief Work

Following downpours and flooding in central Mexico during the first week of September, 1,500 people were evacuated from their homes. In Mexico City, 20 districts in the southern borough of Magdalena Contreras were inundated with a mudslide, causing the greatest devastation and loss of life. On September 9, to ease the suffering of those in pain, our relief team purchased and delivered first aid kits and emergency medications, as well as conveyed Master’s heartfelt sorrow and prayers for their quick recovery.

In November, severe floods that swept through the Tabasco State cities of Huimangüillo and Cardenas resulted in some 32,500 residents having to be evacuated, over 50,000 left homeless, and some losing their lives. In neighboring Veracruz State, 850 families were also rendered homeless. When our team arrived in Huimanguillo, the victims were beginning to return to their homes but had lost all their possessions, so food supplies were distributed. In Las Choapas, as the relief team handed out 3,000 bags of food in the flood afflicted regions, lifting everyone’s spirits, they noticed that the local people were very curious about the beautiful Supreme Master Ching Hai.

Throughout these activities, all the recipients were very grateful for Master’s loving aid, with some even shedding tears. We pray that those affected will soon regain stability in their lives, and that such weather extremities subside through people’s kinder actions toward all beings.
 

*Throughout the relief operation, the team members paid for their own transportation, food and accommodation.

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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.)