Everywhere in the world we can observe and be touched by acts of
kindness. People from all walks of life, faiths, and cultures extend
themselves beyond the call of duty to help others unconditionally.
Through their noble deeds humanity as a whole is elevated. To commend
virtuous actions and encourage more people to be inspired by their
examples, Supreme Master Ching Hai has lovingly created a series of
awards, including the Shining World Leadership Award, Shining World
Compassion Award, Shining World Hero and Heroine Awards, Shining World
Honesty Award and Shining World Invention Award to recognize some of
the most exemplary, generous, caring and courageous people who walk
amongst us.
For many years now, kind-hearted Ms. Marie Jeanne Frédérique, residing
in Galmaarden, Belgium has provided within her own home a safe haven to
animals who have been abandoned, mistreated, or saved from factory
farms.
Currently some 150 rescued animals peacefully reside with her including tortoises, dogs, peacocks, cats,
and chickens.
This wonderful shelter, which provides rehabilitation and loving care
to a diverse array of animals, got its start when Ms. Frédérique and
her daughter Fabienne began taking in animal friends who had nowhere
else to go.
Sadly, Fabienne passed on at a young age. To assure the continued
legacy of the shelter, Ms. Frédérique established a non-profit charity
organization and named it ASBL Fabienne in the loving memory of her
daughter.
On the ASBL Fabienne website, Marie-Jeanne Frédérique has posted a touching letter to Fabienne.
Here is an excerpt of the heart-felt message:
[Letter from Marie-Jeanne Frédérique to Fabienne]
Fabienne,From now on a non-profit charity organization carries your name.
You gave happiness to all those whom you met. Your generosity and your compassion
in the face of all suffering had transformed our house.
Animals shared our life and brightened our home.
Ms. Frédérique gives us more background on the founding of ASBL Fabienne.
http://www.asbl-fabienne.org/E/