 Love
in Action |
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Awakened by
the
9/21 Disaster By sister initiate Tao Wei-ling, Taichung, Formosa |
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Love
in Action |
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Awakened by
the
9/21 Disaster By sister initiate Tao Wei-ling, Taichung, Formosa |
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After
a month-long earthquake rescue and relief effort in Formosa, attention has now
shifted to the recovery stage. Thousands of houses have been leveled or rendered
uninhabitable. People who have lost their homes and property face a difficult
time ahead. Many have lost their loved ones and their jobs as well. Many are
suffering great anguish and some have lost the will to live. The government
is working with civilian groups to help the victims get on their feet again.
They have arranged to pay death compensation, subsidies for fully or partially
collapsed houses, and housing and living allowances to the victims. Other measures
include psychological rehabilitation, medical treatment, environmental hygiene,
education for children, and daily life assistance in the form of hot meals,
clean water, and warm clothing. There is smooth coordination between the government
agencies and private organizations, which consult with each other on ways to
improve their services and assistance. The love within has been rekindled, pushing
them to fully demonstrate the Truth, virtues, and beauty in their human nature.
The September 21 earthquake
has brought much shock and lamentation, but I find that it has ignited the precious
love and sincerity of the people. This marks the first step in our country's
reawakening and spiritual revival. 
Mexican
Hurricane Disaster Relief