Turkey

In July 2009, heavy rainfall in Turkey’s Black Sea region caused severe flooding that damaged many cities and villages. Hearing of the suffering of those who had lost their homes and possessions, Supreme Master Ching Hai immediately contributed US$20,000 to help ease the situation, and a relief team of our Association members was formed to distribute supplies to flood-affected residents of Samsun Province. As our group traveled back from Samsun to Istanbul, they encountered a man who told them about the city of Giresun and the flooding that had occurred there. He said that in his nearby village almost all the homes had been destroyed by the floods, adding that the victims had received no help. The team then gave the remaining money to those villagers and marveled at how God works—lovingly taking care of everything and everyone.

Early in September 2009, Turkey experienced more heavy rains, causing floods that severely affected hundreds of people, and again Supreme Master Ching Hai compassionately contributed another US$10,000 for relief aid. Association members drove to the flood-devastated area of Tekirdag where they handed out cash envelopes to families in Çatalca, Naip and Kumbağ, enabling them to buy supplies, as well as gave clothing and school uniforms to the children. The recipients conveyed their heartfelt thanks to Master as they joyfully received the gifts. We pray that they and the rest of the world soon adopt the humane, eco-friendly vegan diet to help stop such disasters from occurring.
 

*Throughout the relief operation, the team members paid for their own transportation, food and accommodation.

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To view the Humanitarian Relief Activities by the Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her International Association, please visit: http://www.GodsDirectContact.org.tw/humanitarian (The list can be sorted by year, country/region and type of events.)