Together While Apart - Building a better normal
What we do
Our work is a mission of love: to relieve the suffering of those in need, and create a better world for all.
We serve with compassion to provide relief to those who suffer.
In Mandarin Chinese, “tzu” means compassion, and “chi” relief.
WHO WE ARE
Relieve the suffering of those in need.
We are an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to relieve the suffering of those in need while creating a better world for all through compassion, love and hope.
WHERE WE WORK
Transforming Lives:
Spreading love around the world
Tzu Chi, the world’s largest Buddhist humanitarian organization, was founded in Taiwan by Buddhist nun Dharma Master Cheng Yen. It has over 10 million volunteers working in more than 60 countries, with relief operations extended to over 120 countries.
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NEWS
Stories and Events
July 28, 2022
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Fulfills Tzu Chi’s Mission of Education
The Tzu Chi Foundation accomplishes its mission of education in the Philippines with the opening of the Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Philippines at the Tzu Chi Agno campus.
December 8, 2022
Tzu Chi founder Dharma Master Cheng Yen is one of BBC’s 100 Women of 2022
BBC recognized Dharma Master Cheng Yen’s contribution in the development of modern Taiwanese Buddhism and Tzu Chi’s humanitarian efforts worldwide.
January 29, 2024
Tzu Chi Philippines 2023: Year in Review
Join us in revisiting the impactful moments of Tzu Chi's humanitarian programs in 2023, all made possible by the unwavering dedication and kindness of our volunteers and donors.
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