Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association relief news update from South Korea.
In
early July, the southern part of the nation was struck by floods and
landslides following record-high rains. Ten people lost their lives and
thousands of people were displaced, many with homes that had sustained
damage. With heartfelt condolence and prayers on July 18, Supreme
Master Ching Hai donated US$10,000 for those who had lost loved ones or
were in need of urgent aid, an amount could purchase US$18,000 in
relief items if obtained in the United States, based on the cost of
living in South Korea.On July 21, our Association’s relief team from
Korea went to worst-hit Busan and South Gyeongsang provinces.
Jang Seung-In, Flood victim (M): Here was submerged this much. About 80 centimeters. It is submerged 25-30 annually. But this was unexpected.
VOICE:
Finding that organizations such as the Salvation Army and Red Cross
were providing assistance in the region, our Association’s relief team
went to families who had not received aid and helped them clean as well
as repair damage to their homes. As many had also lost all their
household goods, they were given items such as cooking stoves,
furniture, and basic necessities.
Kim Su-Duk, Relief Recipient (F): I can’t find my words. Thank you so much.
VOICE: Our
Association’s relief team visited bereaved families in Busan and Seoul
as well, to console them and provide monetary support.
Lee Jung-Sook – Wife of perished landslide victim, Seoul, South Korea (F): I will use this fund well with gratitude.
Mun Jae-Yeol, Relief Recipient (M): Thank you so much Supreme Master Ching Hai! I’m so touched
VOICE:
We thank the Salvation Army, Red Cross, and all relief personnel for
your assistance to those in need. Our gratefulness also to Supreme
Master Ching Hai, whose meaningful aid brings much comfort to the most
vulnerable, and to our Association’s relief team for their caring
efforts. We mourn the lives lost and pray for the South Korean people’s
swift
recuperation of their day-to-day lives. With Heaven’s blessings, let us
adopt gentler lifestyles for the restoration of Earth’s stability.