![Students from Tzu Chi Teenagers’ Class Journey towards the Beautiful World of Kindness](/assets/News/Local/20211121/SG20211121_EDA_KZX_054.jpg)
"We will take flight soon!" Following the warm voice of "Captain" Zhou Hai Yan, sixty Tzu Shaos "boarded the plane" with excitement and a cheery mood. Resembling a train heading for Jing Si Abode in Hualien, the two day one night "Odyssey of Great Love" marked its start…
Education | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Tzu Chi Volunteers Come Together to Bring Life to COVID-19 Treatment Facility at F1 Pit Building](/assets/News/Local/20211118/SG20211027_GNA_ZMZ_025.jpg)
Several facilities across Singapore have been re-designated to house infected patients due to the increase in COVID-19 community cases in recent times. With the F1 Pit Building the latest to be converted to a COVID-19 Treatment Facility (CTF) for elderly patients, Tzu Chi volunteers . . .
Medicine, Humanistic Culture | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Volunteers and Staff Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic Appreciate Timely Care and Support](/assets/News/Local/20211105/SG20210911_GNA_CSS_024.JPG)
After testing positive for COVID-19, Tzu Chi volunteer Ms Tang Siew Yee felt helpless and was on the verge of being left stranded for the night. Thankfully for her, Tzu Chi Singapore was able to step in, lending her a helping hand to tide through the difficult situation. We take a look at . . .
Charity, People | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Be Healed by Meals - Cracking the Code to a Plant-based Diet](/assets/News/Local/20211030/20211030-SG20211030_tn-v2.jpg)
The father of western medicine, Hippocrates once said: "Your food is your medicine". The blood test results of 46 participants in North District’s ‘Healthier Me 21-Day Challenge’ revealed a significant drop in the ‘three high’ indexes – proof that a better diet can nurse one back to health.
Medicine, Env. Protection | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Curtain Falls on the Iconic Tzu Chi Eco-Awareness Centre](/assets/News/Local/20211008/SG20210911_CUA_LFM_032.JPG)
On 30 September 2021, the Tzu Chi Eco-Awareness Centre located at Nylect Industrial Building in Woodlands closed its doors for the final time, putting an end to its eight year-long journey. We look back at the Centre’s history, role as well as the impact it had left over the years.
Env. Protection | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![A Look Back at the Journey of One of Tzu Chi’s Most Dedicated Environmental Volunteers](/assets/News/Local/20210927/SG20210917_CUA_ZMZ_017.jpg)
As the volunteer-in-charge of the Tzu Chi Eco-Awareness Centre, Ms Lucy Ng has been an ever-present right from the beginning. With the imminent closure of the Centre, we delve into the life of one of Tzu Chi’s most dedicated environmental volunteers.
Env. Protection, People | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Tzu Chings reflect on Life Values through Vegetarianism](/assets/News/Local/20210926-3/SG20210904_EDA_YMD_001.jpg)
Friend or food? What makes a loyal pet dog our beloved pet companion while the chicken ends up on our dining table despite both being animals?
Education | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Migrant Workers Enjoy a Day of Fun as Part of National Day Celebrations](/assets/News/Local/20210907/SG20210829_CHA_LFM_056.JPG)
As part of Singapore’s 56th National Day celebrations, some 250 migrant workers from over five dormitories were able to let their hair down and engage in various activities organised by several non-profit organisations including Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre.
Charity, Medicine | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Keeping Kidney Patients Active and Healthy with “Super Sunday”](/assets/News/Local/20210905/SG20210704_CHA_ZYJ1_059.jpg)
Tzu Chi Renal Support Group has planned a series of online programmes ranging from sports, mindfulness practice, art, cooking, etc., to provide companionship, care and warmth to Tzu Chi care recipients who are dialysis patients.
Charity | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Participants experience Phenomenal Changes in Health after a 21-day Diet Adjustment](/assets/News/Local/20210828/SG20210828-tn.jpg)
Weight loss, lowered "three highs", and developing a more acute sense of taste are some of the significant health improvements experienced by participants who took up the "21-day Healthy Diet Challenge".
Medicine, Env. Protection | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Tzu Chi Great Love Student Care Centre Continues to Educate Students Amid the Pandemic](/assets/News/Local/20210819/SG20210728_EDA_ZMZ_086.jpg)
Despite several constraints and challenges brought about by the pandemic over the past year, Tzu Chi Great Love Student Care Centre has managed to press on in nurturing the students under its care.
Education | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Caring for Migrant Workers’ mental health together with the Ministry of Manpower](/assets/News/Local/20210812/SG20210627_MEA_WJH_010.JPG)
In May 2021, the Ministry of Manpower invited Tzu Chi Singapore to organise a series of online activities so as to care for the mental health of migrant workers. From 27th June to 25th July, eight online live-broadcasted activities were conducted, ranging from mental wellness talk, Pilates lessons to poetry appreciation.
Charity | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Tzu Chi SEEN Centres Press On with Community Outreach despite Challenges](/assets/News/Local/20210727-v2/SG20210715_MEA_WJH_042_resize.JPG)
Tzu Chi SEEN centres continue to reach out to needy elderly in the community during difficult times, as part of the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) baseline service plan.
Medicine, People | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Fearless Children Advocate for Animals’ Survival](/assets/News/Local/20210723/SG20201113_CUA_LDX_004.jpg)
Over ten episodes, 22 vegetarian children appear before the camera one after another to introduce different snacks in their kiddy voices. Some are full of confidence while others got themselves into tacky situations.
Env. Protection, People | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Warming Hearts in Foreign Land with Kichuri](/assets/News/Local/20210802/SG20210718_EDA_HJX_118.jpg)
On the day before the eve of Hari Raya Haji, Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre worked with Migrant Workers of Singapore to prepare a hometown festive dish, Kichuri (Lentil Risotto) and deliver it to the worker’s dormitory.
Charity | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Singapore takes on the Healthier Me 21-Day Challenge](/assets/News/Local/20210717/20210717-YWT-02.jpg)
Tzu Chi International Medical Association of Singapore and volunteers piloted the "Healthier Me 21-Day Challenge" programme in the Eastern region and attracted 34 participants. How can diet improve our physical well-being? Let’s see the result in 21 days!
Medicine, Env. Protection | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Influence of the Young Minds has led to the formation of a New Vegetarian Family](/assets/News/Local/20210715/SG20200829_GNA_LYL_001.jpg)
The motivation behind primary school teacher Low Yee Leong’s path to vegetarianism for the past ten years was to wish for his wife’s smooth delivery. He had been practising “flexitarianism” at home until...
Env. Protection, People | Tzu-Chi Foundation