Indonesia

Upon hearing of Master’s concern about the flooding in West Sulawesi in January, 2009, initiates from the Bali Center formed a relief team and arrived at Polewali on January 15. The team went directly to the local Indonesian Red Cross post to discuss relief supplies and on the following day distributed items in Sepabatu village, Majene district. About 400 families from six villages received relief packages containing a blanket, a stove, a pan, tableware and carpets. The villagers’ faces shone with appreciation for Master Ching Hai’s love and generosity as they gratefully received Her blessing and comfort.

On March 4, 2009, a relief team of Association members from Malang and Surabaya departed for the heavily flooded city of Lamongan. After consulting with the government relief team and Indonesian Red Cross staff, the initiates went to the most heavily affected area, Laren, where nine of 13 villages had been flooded. They supplied the villagers with relief packages to ease their situation, as well as many plastic bags to make sandbags to block the flood-water. The government was very appreciative of this urgent aid.

At their next stop, the relief team was met by officers of six villages and the local district head. They explained to the local citizens how choosing a compassionate diet could have a positive impact on our planet and many villagers promised to address this issue.

The villagers were grateful for Master’s help, especially because the relief team was the first to come to the area. The relief work went smoothly through Master’s guidance, protection and love.

Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her Association
for Flood Relief Work in Indonesia

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