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Cambodia |
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Alleviating the Suffering of
the Disaster Stricken
By Aulacese Relief Team (Originally in Aulacese)
Rainstorm Relief
In May 2011, an intense rainstorm in the Samraŏng district of Takéo province, Cambodia destroyed 12 homes and damaged over 40 others, with two people sustaining minor injuries. Also, in neighboring Kandal province, lightning in Leuk Daek district claimed the lives of a married couple. Upon learning of the events, Supreme Master Ching Hai conveyed Her love and prayers, along with US$5,000 in relief funds.
On June 24, a relief team from Au Lac went to Leuk Daek and brought 50 aid packages containing food, sedge mats, tarpaulins, mosquito nets, blankets and clothing as well as some cash assistance. To the more destitute families, the team provided extra supplies and cash. The recipients were deeply grateful for Master’s concern and heartwarming gifts, and the local government and Red Cross presented our Association with a certificate of commendation.
Flood Relief
At the end of September, flooding caused by relentless rainfall since August, swept through 12 Cambodian provinces and cities, forcing over 5,600 families to be evacuated to higher ground. The rain also caused the Mekong River to overflow, affecting more than 7,800 hectares of rice fields.
Our compassionate Master immediately provided US$10,000 in funds to support relief work, which was carried out in early October by a team of Aulacese Association members in the provinces of Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, and Prey Veng. The team distributed 300 packages of much-needed supplies to help alleviate the suffering of the affected households.
We pray that the lives of the Cambodian people may soon
be returned to normal, and that such weather extremes subside as
our more conscientious actions help lead the citizens of this amazing
planet toward a vegan world. 
Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching
Hai
for Cambodian Rainstorm and Flood Relief Work
Description |
Amount
(KHR) |
Receipt |
Rainstorm Relief in June:
Rice, supplies (sedge mats, tarpaulins, mosquito nets, blankets,
sarongs, scarves and children’s clothes), cash assistance
and transportation expenses
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20,000,000
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A |
Flood Relief in October:
Rice, pickled cabbage, supplies (bandanas, sarongs, blankets
and mosquito nets), cash assistance, transportation and other
miscellaneous expenses
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41,000,000
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B |
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61,000,000
(US$15,000)
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*Throughout the relief operation, the team members paid for their own transportation, food and accommodations.
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