![Children Show Love to Their Parents through a Heart-warming Tea Ceremony](/assets/News/Local/20230519/20220519_EDA_OFY_002.jpg)
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool's Parents Appreciation Day, which was held online for three years during the pandemic, finally resumed its physical format in 2023. For some children, it was their first time bathing their parents' feet and serving them tea and food, warming the hearts of their parents.
Education | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Volunteers Spend Labour Day Cleaning up the Home of a Single Mother](/assets/News/Local/20230501/SG20230501_XSM_019.jpg)
What did you do on Labour Day this year? On this day, some volunteers chose to spend their time cleaning up a rental flat of a single mother with poor eyesight and replaced her wardrobe and bed frames, giving her home a new look.
Charity | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![When East Meets West – Diabetes Treatment and Prevention](/assets/News/Local/20230430-v2/SG20230430_MEA_KZX_055.jpg)
“Let’s Talk Health” is a monthly health talk event organised by TIMA Singapore to increase public awareness and understanding of various health issues. On 30 April 2023, the Let’s Talk Health series focused on “Diabetes Treatment and Prevention”.
Medicine | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Care Recipients Greet and Inspire Each Other on Hari Raya Celebration Event](/assets/News/Local/20230430/SG20230430_CHA_HJX_063.jpg)
Malay care recipients gathered at Jing Si Hall to celebrate the joyous Hari Raya Aidilfitri, shared laughter and tears, and hoped for a peaceful and healthy year ahead. With love accompanying them on their life journey, they believe no suffering is insurmountable.
Charity | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Volunteers Come Together to Clean up the Coast on World Earth Day](/assets/News/Local/20230422/SG20230422_CUA_HSY_159.jpg)
During Earth Day 2023, 173 volunteers gathered at Pasir Ris Beach to participate in a beach clean-up activity. By picking up litter and observing the various types of waste thrown into the ocean, volunteers also witnessed themselves playing a vital role in protecting the environment.
Env. Protection | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Senior Volunteers Serve Fellow Seniors at Redhill TCM Free Clinic](/assets/News/Local/20230411/SG20230323_MEA_ZMZ_011.JPG)
While most seniors would typically be enjoying a life of leisure upon retirement, this has not been the case for two senior Tzu Chi volunteers. Find out how they have remained active through volunteering at Tzu Chi TCM Free Clinic (Redhill) in their golden years.
Medicine, People | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Inspiring Youths to Embrace Environmental Sustainability through Gaming](/assets/News/Local/20230409/SG20230409_CUA_PBT_287.jpg)
The 2nd Environmental Education E-Sports World Cup Final attracted gamers from six countries. More local youths participated in the competition this year to learn more about environmental issues through gaming.
Env. Protection, Miscellaneous | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![NKF Provides Tzu Chi with Free Training to Improve Dialysis Centre’s Quality of Care](/assets/News/Local/20230329/SG20230329_CHA_ZMZ_160.jpg)
Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) is about to launch its first Renal Dialysis Centre. The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) will partner with Tzu Chi to provide the first batch of nurses and non-clinical staff at the dialysis centre with free professional training to enhance their knowledge and skills in renal care.
Miscellaneous | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Finding Purpose through Voluntary TCM Work](/assets/News/Local/20230320/SG20230206_MEA_ZMZ_022.JPG)
Compared to other commercial TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) clinics, the Tzu Chi TCM Free Clinic is mainly supported by a pool of volunteer TCM practitioners, with more than 70% of its practitioners serving on a pro bono basis. We shine the spotlight on two of them who have been actively contributing their services at the Redhill branch.
Medicine, People | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![A Year of Growth and Progress at Kidz Hideout](/assets/News/Local/20230104/SG20220218_EDB_SLF1_004.jpg)
Witnessing a child’s development is always a fulfilling process. Read on to find out how Tzu Chi staff and volunteers played a part in the personal growth of a group of children over the past year.
Education | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Tzu Chi holds Family-like CNY Celebration for Care Recipients](/assets/News/Local/20230101/SG20230101_CHA_CYL_404.jpg)
Welcoming the God of Wealth, distributing New Year couplets, visiting stalls, playing games, watching performances, enjoying plant-based meals, receiving blessings etc., were some of the fun participants had at the pre-Chinese New Year celebration...
Charity | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Seeds of Hope Programme Harvests “Seeds of Growth and Hope”](/assets/News/Local/20221224/SG20221224_CHA_CZS_091.jpg)
"Tzu Chi has been with us for 11 years and instilled the right values in our daughter. She has grown to be a child with good character and filial piety." Mr and Mrs Koh Lian Thong were filled with comfort and joy as they watched their daughter, Koh Qian Yi, accept her award on stage.
Education | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Corporate reduction of carbon footprint begins with the small steps](/assets/News/Local/20221220/SG20221220_CUA_ZMZ_103.jpg)
In a bid to raise awareness of the importance of social responsibility and environmental sustainability among employees, DB Schenker collaborated with Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) to hold a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity.
Miscellaneous | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Overcoming Challenges to Serve Wholeheartedly in Education](/assets/News/Local/20221201/SG20221128_CUA_ZMZ_015.JPG)
Do you have any gifts given to you as a child which you still hold on dearly to? For Ms May Tai Nyeok Moi, one particular present she received as an eight-year-old helped change the trajectory of her entire life.
Education, People | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Holistic Renal Care a Boost for Vulnerable Kidney Patients](/assets/News/Local/20221118/SG20201130_CHA_PBT_005.jpg)
With the worrying rise in end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients over the years, having an optimal support system to care for them has become increasingly important. What role has Tzu Chi played in supporting these patients over the years?
Medicine | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Renal Patients Share their Joys and Sorrows over a Tea Gathering](/assets/News/Local/20221030/SG20221030_CHA_ZZY_018-copy.jpg)
Most people know what it is like to fall sick. But not everyone understands the suffering of having chronic kidney diseases and the pain of undergoing haemodialysis. On this day, renal patients supported and motivated each other by sharing their stories with their peers who have experienced similar life changes.
Charity | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Laughter and Tears at Preschool Teachers’ Retreat](/assets/News/Local/20221007/SG20221007_EDA_OFY_002.jpg)
After attending an unconventional training session for 12 hours from dawn till dark, the teachers brought home with them not just knowledge but the aspiration to walk hand in hand on the path of education.
Education | Tzu-Chi Foundation
![Nephrologists answer Questions on Renal Conservative Care for Elderly Patients](/assets/News/Local/20221017/SG20220812_MEA_HTT_001.jpg)
What are other medical care options available for elderly chronic kidney disease patients who opt out of dialysis? How to balance disease care and quality of life in old age? Let’s hear the advice from Nephrologists Dr Yeoh Lee Ying and Dr Teh Swee Ping of Sengkang General Hospital.
Medicine | Tzu-Chi Foundation