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On April 1, 2013, Tzu Chi volunteers visited the Cornerstone
5 The chaos of Syria’s continuing civil Day Centre in Manchester, England, to care for the physical
war has propelled a massive influx of and emotional wellbeing of local homeless and vulnerable
refugees into neighboring Jordan. On adults. Volunteers served hot meals, provided haircuts,
February 13, 2013, Tzu Chi Jordan vol- and offered health consultations. Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth
unteers delivered compassionate care volunteers led activities to offer cheer and encouragement.
and comfort to refugees who suffered Photo: Zhenxiong Tan
war injuries. Photo: Qiuhua Chen

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In early January, a series of floods and
mudslides triggered by torrential rains
displaced thousands in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil. On March 3, 2013, Tzu Chi
volunteers distributed basic necessities
in the hard-hit Xerém neighborhood
to offer warm support to affected
residents. Photo: Chunfei Lin

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On February 3, 2013, a Tzu Chi
Great Love Village was opened in
Medan, Indonesia, to replace many
buildings destroyed in a fire one
year earlier. Photo: Amir Tan

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