
Since the earthquake, volunteers have been providing care to affected people, as well as on-site services and visits to homes and hospitals. In addition, the volunteers will organize a series of group meetings for psychological support of survivors, family members, rescue workers and volunteers; they will hold prayer sessions in schools and communities.
Part I: Statistics of Relief Effort
1. Shifts of volunteers mobilized:
Feb 14: total of 1,028 volunteer shifts.
From 2/6 to 2/14, a total of 14,351 volunteers shifts, including 174 by medical professionals and 733 by foundation staff.
2. Hot Meals Provision:
Feb 14: total of 1,629 hot meals served.
From 2/6 to 2/14, a total of 23,527 hot meals served.
3. Relief Aid Provided:
660 Jing Si foldable beds, 1,839 eco-blankets, 560 scarves, 301 hats, 400 pairs of gloves, 3 boxes of disposable hand warmers, 3,591 packs of daily necessities/gift, 117 special music players, 272 prayer beads, 798 red envelopes of wisdom and blessing, 320 boxes of Jing Si mixed congee, 3 tents, 4 bottles of sterile water, 2,600 pieces of light weight raincoat, 5 portable eco-heaters and 2 mobile kitchens.
Part II: Consolation Cash Distribution

1. On Feb 14, Tzu Chi provided relief care to 37 affected households and distributed emergency cash to 24 households. From 2/6-2/14, Tzu Chi visited 542 families and distributed emergency cash to 151 households totaling NT$2,640,000.
2. On Feb 14, Tzu Chi visited four hospitalized earthquake survivors. From 2/6-2/14, Tzu Chi cared for 228 wounded and distributed 78 sets of emergency cash, totaling NT$1,465,000.
3. Tzu Chi volunteers conducted home visits to 1,444 families.
Part III: Sharing warmth
Tzu Chi helps to clean up campus of Yujing Elementary School

The Philippines gives loving care to the quake survivors in Tainan
Tzu Chi volunteers in Philippines started a donation program to help Taiwan. No matter whether they are a humble street vendor or a wealthy entrepreneur, they are all willing to contribute to help those affected by the Tainan earthquake. They remember that Taiwan helped them before, when they were suffering.
When volunteers held the charity box in a traditional market, a vendor selling flowers immediately made a donation. Even housewives, drivers and police officers also contributed money. "Because everyone knows that Tzi Chi reached out to typhoon and quake victims here," said police officer Mr. Roddhi.
"When we were having a tough time, Taiwan people came to help us. It is time for us to pay back," said one resident.
Love that flows between people is the best medicine to soothe pain and suffering.
(The information is updated on 2016.02.14)
Newer news items:
- Honoring Buddha Day, Mother's Day, and Tzu Chi Day
- Spiritual Care and Mental Health Services After South Taiwan Earthquake
- Taiwan Hosts Outstanding Buddhist Women Award Ceremony for First Time
- A Permanent and Constant Dialogue In Between Tzu Chi and Vatican
Older news items:
- Emergency Aid for the Survivors of the Earthquake in Tainan
- Providing Earthquake Relief to Heal Trauma (video)
- Tzu Chi volunteers Set up 15 Centers After Massive Tainan Earthquake
- Powerful Quake Struck Taiwan, Master Cheng Yen Expressed Her Care