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.”

Honduras

Early on June 2, 2009, a strong 7.1 magnitude temblor struck off the coast of Honduras, followed by 17 aftershocks, sending startled citizens into the streets of Tegucigalpa, the country’s capital. On June 3, with Supreme Master Ching Hai’s contribution of US$20,000, our Association members from Costa Rica and Colombia formed a relief team and purchased supplies to distribute in the quake-affected areas, where more than 1,400 families lacked shelter and many were living outdoors.

On June 4, General Carlos Cordero, Head of the Honduras Fire Department, kindly helped the relief team to be the first group to reach many of the affected areas. The next day they met with Municipal Fire Department Chief Colonel Julio Lopez of Choloma, one of the most severely affected areas, to distribute food and other supplies to the affected people. The recipients were delighted to receive the timely aid from Supreme Master Ching Hai and conveyed their gratitude to Master.

Over the following week the relief team traveled to Puerto Cortes and visited 12 communities in which 680 families had lost everything in the earthquake, as well as 95 families from seven communities in the Omoa Municipality. With the help of local Red Cross volunteers, the fire department and supermarket employees, they distributed enough food to last these needy families for 15 days. On June 13, the relief team reached their last stop, the municipality of Progreso where 1,300 families also needed food and relief supplies. The aid recipients, whose faith in God and gratitude are immense, said, “She is like an Angel for us. Nobody else worried about our hunger and the necessities we need to live, but She is a great person and sent food for us and also Her love and prayers to comfort and uplift us.”

During their time in Honduras, the relief team worked with members of the local fire department, Red Cross and Catholic Church, and appreciates these groups with special hearts, who offered help unconditionally.

Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her International Association
for Earthquake Relief Work in Honduras 

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