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< Helping farmers save water in Gansu >
< Tzu Chi children's center in Guatemala >
Today we introduce to you two feature stories, one being the last in our series from Gansu, where we look at some water-saving methods to help local farmers survive on the dry land. And the other is the first in our new series of reports from Guatemala, where we visit a remote community children's center, built with the help of Tzu Chi. Welcome to Da Ai Headlines. I'm Jennifer Tsen. Thank you for joining us.
今天我們要介紹兩個系列報導，其中一個是今天甘肅系列的最後一則報導，來看看省水的方式，幫助了當地農人對抗乾旱的環境；另外一則是今天有關瓜地馬拉的報導，我們要帶大家到由慈濟援建的兒童社區中心去看看。歡迎收看今日的英語新聞，我是曾逸筠，感恩收看。
今日新聞提要:
1.高靜思晚會&預演 Candlelight vigil for 10,000 people
2.廈門文博獲獎&廈門幕後&廈門圖書會 Cross-Strait Cultural Expo & Book Fair
3.全椒關朝瑋 Tzu Chi workshop for 3,500 students
4.1030旱地甘霖(五) Dunhuang's model water-saving farm
5.瓜地馬拉兒童(1)Tzu Chi-supported children's center
6.菲發文具 Books for flood-hit school
7.上人菲國環保 Initiatives for better waste management
END:松山人文營 Tzu Chi humanistic camp
1.高靜思晚會&預演 Candlelight vigil for 10,000 people
On Sunday, November 1st, Tzu Chi hosted a "Still Thoughts, Wisdom and Great Love" candlelight vigil in Kaohsiung Arena. The event was attended by some 10,000 people, many of whom were survivors of Typhoon Morakot, which ravaged Taiwan early in August. During the vigil, Tzu Chi volunteers led the audience in a collective prayer for those who lost homes and loved ones to the disaster.
< Performers send out message of love >
Dressed in traditional attire, these survivors of Typhoon Morakot rendered the song "The Universal Three No's" in the Bunun language, to express their gratitude for Tzu Chi's aid during the disaster.
< Respect for heaven and earth >
Instead of performing a folk tale, one Taiwanese folk opera artist sings to encourage people to foster respect for heaven and earth. The different types of artistic performance throughout the evening have captivated the audience and inspired a feeling of love and kindness.
< Encouraging kindness and love >
Da Ai TV's CEO Tang Jianming leads a team of staff from the Tzu Chi Humanitarian Center to perform a sign language song.
Taking place in Kaohsiung Arena, Tzu Chi's "Still Thoughts, Wisdom and Great Love" candlelight vigil was held in remembrance of all those who suffered the 88 flood. The large scale event meant hours after hours of dedication, preparation and intense rehearsals.
< Hundreds of volunteers involved >
Before the big day, performers and behind-the-scene volunteers were all united in one goal: to put together a thought-provoking evening for an audience of ten thousand, many of whom are Typhoon Morakot survivors.
< For the love of our planet >
More than 400 Kaohsiung volunteers involved helped with the logistics of the evening.
Da Ai TV CEO, Tang Jianming: I'm very thankful to the performers, lighting technicians, and every single volunteer. They have thrown in their time and energy to do their part for the candlelight vigil, an effort which moves me deeply. Hopefully, through this event people will realize how damaged our planet is. I also want to encourage everyone to put in extra effort to look after the earth, and on my part, I hope that Da Ai TV will continue to purify the human heart and harmonize society.
< Candlelight vigil's message of hope >
Set out to inspire compassion, Tzu Chi's candlelight vigil in Kaohsiung has sent out ripples of love that kindles hope and faith in every heart.
11月1日星期天，慈濟在高雄巨蛋舉辦了【靜思．智慧．大愛】祈福會，吸引將近上萬位觀眾入場，其中有許多都是今年八月初莫拉克風災的受災鄉親。祈福會中，慈濟志工帶領大眾一起為在風災中失去家園、失去親人的生還者祈禱。
身穿傳統服裝，這些莫拉克受災的鄉親用布農族母語，唱出普天三無這首歌，對慈濟人在災難中的幫助表達感恩之意。
用歌仔戲的表演方式，一位台灣歌仔戲表演者以歌聲鼓勵大眾，懷著敬天愛地、疼惜大地之心。
不同的藝術表演型態，透過晚會感染觀眾啟發大眾心中的愛與善。
大愛電視台總監湯健明帶領人文志業中心同仁呈現手語。
在高雄巨蛋舉辦的【靜思•智慧•大愛】祈禱晚會，為懷念在88風災受難的鄉親舉辦大規模的晚會代表著，長時間下來的努力，緊鑼密鼓準備和彩排。
晚會的前一晚，表演者和幕後志工大家都懷抱著一個共同的目標，要激勵影響晚會現場上萬名莫拉克風災鄉親的心。
超過400名高雄志工參與協助晚會流程。
湯健明: "我非常感謝表演者、燈光技術員和每位志工，他們為這個晚會貢獻出時間、力量去做好各自的部份，這樣的努力讓我深深感動，希望藉由這場晚會讓人們體會地球受毀傷的程度，同時我也要鼓勵大眾付出更多的力量關心地球，而在我個人部份，我希望大愛電視台能繼續淨化人心、祥和社會。"
開啟慈悲心，慈濟高雄祈禱晚會讓愛在心中起漣漪，在每個人心中燃起希望和信念。
2.廈門文博獲獎& 廈門幕後 & 廈門圖書會 Cross-Strait Cultural Expo & Book Fair
The second Cross-Strait Cultural Industry Expo and the fifth Cross-Strait Book Fair were simultaneously held in Xiamen. Though the venues were in different locations, Jing Si Culture was invited to both events. The five-day expo ended on Sunday, November 1st, the same day as the three-day Book Fair that started two days after the expo. Filled with culture and humanity, Tzu Chi's expo booth not only won admiration from the public, but was also recognized by the shows' organizers.
< Awards for Jing Si Culture >
For two years in a row, Tzu Chi's booth has earned recognition and prizes from the Cross-Strait Cultural Industry Expo in Xiamen. This year, they won the Silver Medal for the Best Exhibitor award and Bronze for the Best Creative Products award.
< 12,000 visits to Tzu Chi booth >
The Mayor and Clerk of Fujian Province have also come to participate. Over the four days, some 12,000 visits have been made to the Tzu Chi booth. The most popular item is the Jing Si Aphorisms in Simplified Chinese. One fellow Tzu Chi exhibitor purchased over a hundred of them, so she might share the wise sayings with others as well.
Franz China director, Chen Lihong: "I want to share this with all the exhibitors. Everyone is deeply moved; the Jing Si Aphorisms are filled with words of encouragement. All the exhibitors are excited and happy. They told us they will definitely read it. "
< Hundreds of TC volunteers helping out >
The event couldn't have been successful without the concerted efforts of hundreds of Tzu Chi volunteers, many of whom even sacrificed their sleeping hours to come help.
< Sacrificing sleeping hours! >
After pulling a tiring night shift, Chen Yanhong(陳燕虹)is not going home to rest; for three consecutive days already, she has been helping out at the Tzu Chi booth.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Chen Yanyhong: "I think Master Cheng Yen is truly wise, so I follow the Master's footsteps."
< TC free shuttle service & veggie lunch >
This year's Cross-Strait Cultural Industry Expo and Cross-Strait Book Fair are simultaneously being held at different locations. Tzu Chi has been invited to both venues, with nearly 200 volunteers making themselves available to help at the events. While some shuttle the volunteers back and forth from the Tzu Chi Chapter to the two shows, some are in charge of cooking delicious vegetarian lunches.
< Promoting Jing Si Aphorisms campaign >
At the parking lots, volunteers also take the opportunity to promote the Jing Si Aphorisms campaign.
< Largest Cross-Strait Book Fair >
Meanwhile, the Cross-Strait Book Fair is also a scene of hustle and bustle. Business opportunities are teeming.
Xiamen mayor, Liu Cigui: "The Cross-Strait Book Fair has become the largest and most influential publishing industry exhibition on either side of the strait."
< Jing Si Publications a great hit >
Some 500 publishing houses are present, including Jing Si Publications, which brought more than 500 titles that have proven to be a big hit among attendees.
Hunan Literature & Art Publishing House, Xie Wenzhou: "It's peaceful and soothing. It instantly touches the soul. Actually, at first I didn't know about it, but I got caught up by the exhibit and entered. It felt just like being at home. I hope you can open a Jing Si Books and Cafe in Hunan, too."
< Master's books inspire goodness >
Tightly woven throughout the pages of all Jing Si publications are Master Cheng Yen's concern for all beings.
Fudan University Publishing House president, He Shengsui :"In Master Cheng Yen's books, we can feel her care and love for the world. It inspires goodness in people."
Prompted to do good deeds, participants of both exhibitions are embarking on a spiritually invigorating journey with cultured and humanistic dimensions.
A loving person is the most blessed.We are all blessed!
第二屆海峽兩岸文化產業博覽會還有第五屆海峽兩岸圖書展在廈門盛大舉辦，雖然在不同場地舉行，靜思人文同時受邀參加為期五天的博覽會，上星期天11月1號結束，和為期三天比博覽會晚兩天舉行的圖書展同一天結束，滿滿的文化和人文氣息，靜思人文不但受到大眾青睞，還獲得許多獎項的殊榮。
靜思人文連續兩年參加廈門兩岸文博會獲得肯定，今年被主辦單位評選為最佳展會展示獎銀牌和最佳創意產品獎銅牌。
福建省省長和書記也特別來到現場參觀，四天下來，有一萬兩千多人次造訪靜思人文攤位，而最受歡迎的出版品就是簡體版靜思語，還有展商一口氣請購一百多本，分享給其他攤位。
"分享給我們所有展商，每個人都非常感動，因為靜思語錄裡面有很多勵志的話，所以每個展商都很興奮、也很高興，都告訴我們一定會看這本書。"
靜思人文成功參展的背後，是數百位慈濟志工所付出的努力，許多人還犧牲睡眠時間來幫忙。
才剛上完大夜班的陳燕虹，不是回家休息，接連三天趕到靜思人文展區做志工。
陳燕虹:"我覺得上人很有智慧的，所以我就跟著上人的腳步一步一步做。"
今年的海峽兩岸圖書展和廈門文博會同時舉辦在不同地點，而靜思人文都受邀參加，將近兩百位志工來到現場攤位付出，有志工忙著接送往返會所到會場，午餐更有一群娘子軍馬不停蹄的準備。
慈濟人更把握活動期間在停車場宣揚好話滿街跑。
而第五屆兩岸圖書展也是熱熱鬧鬧，萬卷詩書蘊商機。
海峽兩岸圖書展已成為兩岸出版業界規模最大、影響最廣的專業展會。
這場交流，有來自五百多間出版社共襄盛舉，其中還包含慈濟靜思人文，從台灣飄洋過海的五百多種書籍，成功吸引駐足的腳步。
"很安寧、很柔和，一下子就打動人，其實我原來一開始並不知道這裡，但是我就這樣進來了，而且我覺得賓至如歸，我也希望你們把靜思書軒開到湖南去。"
打開書籍就能感受到上人對眾生的關心。
"證嚴法師的書裡面，我們感覺到他對人間有很多關懷和愛 ，對很多人會啟發好的影響。"
啟發善心、善念、在人文交流中展開一場心靈饗宴，充滿愛心的人最幸福，咱們都幸福。
3.全椒關朝瑋 Tzu Chi workshop for 3,500 students
Also in China, the Tzu Chi No. 1 High School in Quanjiao (全椒) of Anhui (安徽) Province recently held a "Tzu Chi Humanities Workshop" for 3,500 students. One of the helpers, 11th grader Guan Chaowei (關朝瑋), almost missed the opportunity, since the school didn't consider recruiting students from the 11th grade this year. However, she approached the vice principal, and won a place on the volunteer team.
< Tzu Chi workshop for 3,500 students >
In China, the Tzu Chi No. 1 High School in Quanjiao (全椒) County of Anhui (安徽) Province recently held a "Tzu Chi Humanities Workshop" for 3,500 students. With an event of this scale, it is necessary to have volunteers to help ensure that the timetable is run smoothly. One of the helpers, 11th grader Guan Chaowei (關朝瑋), almost missed the opportunity since the school didn't consider recruiting students from the 11th grade this year. However, she approached the vice principal and earned herself the duty, joining the documentation team and proving herself worthy of the job.
< Second time volunteer Guan Weichao >
Proactive and cheerful, Guan Chaowei never shies away from any task. For this particular Tzu Chi workshop, she has been assigned to the documentation team, but is also helping out in the kitchen. The 11th grader says Tzu Chi has taught her to be eco-minded, like keeping a set of eating utensils with her at all times.
Junior volunteer, Guan Chaowei :"When I dine out with my classmates, we always bring our reusable meal sets. We wipe them clean after we're done eating. It's really convenient, and eco-friendly as well."
Tzu Chi volunteer: "We have a media volunteer here, and you'll be working with her on interviews today."
< First-time journalist takes on the challenge >
At the workshop, Guan turns into a journalist, filming and writing reports for the event.When the school was looking for students to help out, Guan didn't fit the description, since 11th graders weren't considered. But that didn't stop her. She approached the vice principal instead.
Quanjiao High School vice principal, Zhang Bo: "We didn't consider them, so she came to me on her own initiative. She wanted to know why she couldn't volunteer, so I signed her up. It's really moving to see how much these students wanted to help out. "
Every interview and photo shoot is a practical lesson for Guan.
Tzu Chi volunteer: "Only take pictures of the hands and the face."
And now, it's her turn to collect materials for her report.
Junior volunteer, Guan Chaowei: "Did you notice anything different when you walked into the school today?"
< An excellent volunteer in the making >
Guan's dedication and efforts have earned recognition from her school, winning her the title of "Excellence in Volunteer Work".
在大陸安徽省的全椒慈濟第一高級中學舉行慈濟人文研習營，總共有3500位學生參加，其中一個志工是高二生的關朝瑋。一開始由於學校沒有在高二的學生中挑選小志工，她差點失去了機會，但是她主動向副校長爭取，終於如願在文書組擔任小志工。
積極、樂意，關朝瑋什麼都做、什麼都學，這次的慈濟活動她被分配到文書組，也到大寮幫忙，這位高二生說，她從慈濟這邊學到環保理念，自此開始都會隨身攜帶環保碗筷。
"就是幾個同學一起出去吃飯的時候，都帶我們的三寶，然後吃完了用紙擦乾淨，真的很方便 ，然後也很節省能源。"
"我們有一個人文真善美的志工，你是要跟著她去做採訪，今年的人文交流研習營，關朝瑋的工作是擔任小記者，要攝影、寫報導，學校之前找志工的時候並沒有考慮高二生，所以她並沒有獲選，但是她並沒有因此放棄，她直接向副校長請求。"
"沒有安排他們 ，她就主動找到我，她問為什麼不找她，我就安排她去，有這樣主動來要求參加的學生是很讓人感動的。"
每一次的採訪以及拍攝都是一堂應用課程。
"就只要拍手跟臉就好。"
現在要換她上場了！
"今天進到全椒中學，感覺有什麼變化嗎？"
關朝瑋的表現與努力令人激賞，也獲得學校評為"優秀小志工"的美名。
4.1030旱地甘霖(五) Dunhuang's model water-saving farm
Staying in China: Dunhuang in Gansu Province is an historic city that attracts flocks of tourists every year. But the arid climate is driving local people away. Farmers are asking just how long they can survive without rain, while experts say the water shortage is exacerbated by over irrigation. Now, an agricultural demonstration park in Dunhuang may have come up with some solutions.
< The Silk Road to Dunhuang >
The western stretch of the Hexi Corridor is a vital section of the Silk Road. This is where you will find the 2,000 year old city of Dunhuang.
< Low rainfall, high evaporation >
In summer the sun rises at 5 o'clock in the morning, and it does not start to get dark until 9 o'clock in the evening. Nearly 60 percent of Dunhuang's 180,000 people are farmers. In this arid region of northwest China, average rainfall is 39mm a year, yet evaporation is close to 2,500mm.
Mogao Town deputy mayor, Zheng Shouguo: "In the Dunhuang area, upstream, the river water flow is relatively small, but rainfall is also low and evaporation is high. The Dunhuang environment is facing a serious crisis. "
< Saving water in Mogao's cotton fields >
In the town of Mogao(莫高) in the Dunhuang area, 60 percent of the farmers' income comes from cotton. But traditional irrigation methods require large amounts of water to be poured into the fields, which is why water-saving efforts are underway.
Mogao Town deputy mayor, Zheng Shouguo: "The irrigation method uses the water-saving models of drip-, channel-, pipe- and canal-irrigation. "
< Irrigation method uses 1/3 less water >
The technology was imported from Israel in 1991. By 2004, it was being tested in cotton fields. A pipe carrying a trickle of water, rather like an intravenous drip, supplies plants with just enough water. Before the system was introduced, one acre needed 859 cubic meters of water. Now one third of that is saved.
Mogao Town deputy mayor, Zheng Shouguo: "By radically reforming the industry structure and its direction, we have developed a highly effective water-saving and specialized agricultural industry. The specialist crops developed in the last two years are grapes and jujube trees."
< Perfect grape-growing conditions >
The dry climate, the difference in day- and nighttime temperatures, and the high effective accumulative temperature are the three main reasons why Dunhuang has perfect grape-growing conditions.
< More profits squeezed out of grapes >
After three years of tests, which started in 2006, one acre produced up to 8,000 Chinese yuan, which in five years could rise to 10,000 yuan, or 300USD.
Mogao Town farmer, Lei Guangyun:" Planting cotton earns roughly 7-800 yuan. Now grapes, after the first year, then next year, and the year after will make at least 3-4,000 yuan."
< High hopes for irrigation plan >
Unfortunately, rainfall is as low as ever. But if collected water from the snowcapped Qilian(祁連) mountains can be used to irrigate the fields, farming in Dunhuang may yet take off.
Mogao Town deputy mayor, Zheng Shouguo: "I hope in three years there will be 10,000 acres of demonstration farmland in Dunhuang. By establishing these model fields, the whole agricultural industry will follow suit to use water-saving irrigation, and reach the water-saving goals."
< Saving water, farmers & the planet >
If the plan comes off, both farmers and the local ecology will benefit. In this parched land, each drop of water is priceless. Saving water is not just good for agriculture, but will help preserve the natural environment.
敦煌是個歷史古城，每年吸引大批遊客觀光，但少雨的天氣把人們帶離這裡，農民只想問沒有雨的天氣還能過多久，當專家說缺水惡化是來自農業用水量過大，現在，農業示範園區提出解決之道。
西端的河西走廊是絲綢之路咽喉之地，在這裡你可以看到兩千年歷史的古城敦煌。
夏季太陽在清晨五點升起，不到晚間九點天色是不會暗下，在敦煌將近六成、18萬人口是農民，在少雨的中國西北平均39毫米的年降雨量，但蒸發量卻是將近2,500毫米。
敦煌莫高振副鎮長鄭守國:"在敦煌地區 上游的河水量比較小的，但降雨量是慢、蒸發量卻大，敦煌環境正面臨嚴重的危機。"
在敦煌莫高鎮地區六成的農夫收入來自棉花，但是傳統的灌溉方式需要大量的水來灌溉田地，這正在推動節水的原因。
敦煌莫高振副鎮長鄭守國:"灌溉模式使用滴灌、溝灌、管灌和渠灌。
這項技術在1991年從以色列引進，到2004年在棉花田上做實驗，管子裡涓涓細水，就像打點滴，供植物足夠水分，在節水系統引進前，一畝地需要859立方米水，而現在節省三分之一。
敦煌莫高振副鎮長鄭守國:"大力的調整產業結構和方向，我們必須發展高效率的節水以及農業結構特色化。"
最近的兩年發展出特殊作物葡萄和棗樹，乾燥、晝夜溫差大、和有效積溫高三大主要原因，都是敦煌擁有優良葡萄的條件。
經過三年的測試，在2006年開始，一畝田產量高達8,000人民幣，而在五年後可上升達10000人民幣，約300美金。
敦煌莫高鎮農民雷光雲: "種植棉花賺值約七、八百人民幣，現在種植葡萄，在第一年過後，後年收入至少有三到四千人民幣。"
不幸的是，降水是一樣少，但如從祁連山雪水收集用來灌溉田地，敦煌農業可能展開新局面。
敦煌莫高振副鎮長鄭守國: "我希望在三年裡會有萬畝示範地在敦煌建立這些模範田地，全部的農業會跟進節水工程而達到節水目標。"
如計畫成功，農民和當地環境都能受益，在這片乾燥土地，每滴水都是無價，節水不只是對農業有益，也能幫助保育自然環境。
< 靜思語 >
孝順就是讓父母安心。 11/03
Not making our parents worry is what it means to be a good son or daughter.
5.瓜地馬拉兒童(1)Tzu Chi-supported children's center
Starting from today, we'll be bringing you a series of reports on the work of Tzu Chi volunteers in the Central American country of Guatemala. In the first segment, we travel 80km outside the capital of Guatemala City to a remote community children's center, which was built with the help of Tzu Chi. Volunteers have continued their relationship with the center, and regularly visit the children.
< Lady of the Ascension festival >
The day of our Lady of the Ascension is an important festival in Catholic Guatemala. On August 15, the streets of Guatemala City are crowded with worshipers taking part in the grand parade. This year it is also the 223rd anniversary of the capital's relocation.
< Faith in the assumption of Mary >
The assumption of Mary is the belief that she was literally taken up into heaven at the end of her life. The festival confirms her immaculate status as the mother of Jesus and the bearer of God in the flesh.
< Volunteers put faith into action >
Faith can be expressed in a religion, or a movement. One group of people who put their faith into action are these Tzu Chi volunteers, who are on their way to the municipality of San Agustin, 80km outside the capital. Away from the hustle and bustle, there are only mountains as far as the eye can see.
"Aunty, amituofo! I love you! "
< Children's center supported by Tzu Chi >
Amazingly in this remote region, the children can greet the volunteers in Chinese. Every one of them is wearing a uniform, which explains why they love their Tzu Chi aunties so much.
Tzu Chi held a fundraising auction in 2002 to establish this children's community center.
The following year, in January 2003, the center officially opened.
< Single mothers, high birth rate >
Most of the children here are from single parent families, cared for by their mothers. This is a feature of Guatemalan society.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Luo Suzhen: "When they are 15 years old, they have a coming of age birthday. At 15 they can openly have boy- and girl-friends. At 16 and 17 they start to have children. If they like a boy, they will live together with him, then if after they have a baby, the boy may see she is pregnant, and find another girl and move out again. So they are a matriarchal society. "
That is why it is normal for a mother to have several children from different fathers. In addition, Catholic church opposition to abortion contributes to a high birth rate.
< Centers help mothers care for children >
To take some of the pressure off single mothers, the government has commissioned a charity, run by a former first lady, to coordinate children's centers around Guatemala.
< Tzu Chi built center has 40 children >
This center was established thanks to the fundraising efforts of Tzu Chi. The government contributed by implementing a free school fee policy this year. The center now has 40 children
" I feel very secure about having my child here."
< Volunteers treat children as their own >
Today the well rehearsed children are putting on a show.
As well as building the community center, Tzu Chi volunteers are committed to staying in touch with the youngsters. Visiting every two months, over time the volunteers have seen the children change.
Tzu Chi volunteer, He Cifa: "We treat them like our own children. When we came to see them before, they wouldn't greet us, but now when they see us they are very friendly, and say "aunty" and "amituofo!"
"One at a time, children! There's enough for everyone. Don't push. Thank you!"
< A change in the children's attitude >
Change is not just happening to the way the children welcome the visitors. Thank you cards written by the young ones each have a photograph taken by their teacher.
Change can be seen in the children's smiles. Beaming brightly, the youngsters know that a lot of people love them.
< Reserved mothers now accept Tzu Chi >
Change has also happened to the once reserved parents, who now come out to sing this Spanish song together.
Both adults and children are happy to accept the help of a Buddhist charity.
< Lord working in mysterious ways? >
As mothers take home supplies, they are not made to feel they are accepting charity. Their interpretation might be that it is the Lord who is working through Tzu Chi.
從今天開始要帶大家看一系列慈濟志工到中南美洲瓜地馬拉行善的報導。
第一集中，我們要到首都瓜地馬拉市外八十公里遠的偏遠地區一處，由慈濟援建的兒童社區中心，志工持續關懷這個中心，也定期訪視這群孩子。
聖母升天日，是天主教國家瓜地馬拉的重要節慶。8月15日，瓜地馬拉市街頭湧進了朝聖的教徒參與這盛大節慶，而這一天同時也是瓜地馬拉市遷都233年的記念日。
對聖母瑪莉亞的設想是因為她被蒙召升天的一種信仰，這個節慶是為了她成為賦予耶穌生命的創始者，成了天主孕育者的圓滿境界。
希望可以是一個信仰，也是一個行動，這些慈濟志工就付諸行動前往首都八十公里外的聖奧古斯汀市，遠離了喧囂，一路上看到的除了山、還是山。
"師姑、我愛您、阿彌陀佛！"
"沒想到在這偏遠地區，小朋友會用中文簡單的打招呼。"
人人身上的制服，說明他們如此歡迎慈濟志工的原因。
為了這所兒童社區中心，慈濟志工在2002年舉辦義賣。
隔年2003年一月落成，啟用至今。
大多數孩子都來自於單親家庭，由媽媽來養育，這和瓜地馬拉特殊的社會。
"他們差不多到15歲以後，他們會有一個15歲的生日，15歲表示他們可以正式的交男女朋友，16、7歲就開始生小孩子。如果喜歡這個男的他們就可以住在一起，然後他們有了孩子後，看到這女的懷孕了，他又外面又再認識一個了就又搬出去了，所以他們就屬於母系社會就對了。"
因此，那就是在這裡媽媽生下好幾個孩子，卻是不同的父親，是常有的事。加上天主教反墮胎，出生率高。
為了減輕單親母親的負擔，政府方面由歷任總統夫人負責的慈善機構，主導瓜地馬拉各地兒童中心的規劃。
這所兒童中心則是透過慈濟力量募款籌建而成，而從今年起，瓜地馬拉政府實施免收學費政策，目前在兒童中心有四十位孩童。
"孩子在這裡覺得很安心。"
這一天小朋友做足了準備，帶來最精彩的表演，不只建設，慈濟志工更要長期陪伴這些孩童。
每兩個月定期的探訪，長期下來換來孩子今日的轉變。
"我們是把他當成自己的孩子，我們以前來的時候，他們不會打招呼，但是現在看到我們很親切，會叫師姑阿彌陀佛。"
"小朋友慢慢來，大家都有，不要急，謝謝喔。"
轉變，在於孩子們不止是接受，孩子們人人一張感謝卡片，裡頭有老師用心拍每個人的照片。
轉變，在於孩子們的笑容被看到了，這表示有很多人來愛他們。
轉變，也在來團體吟唱的家長看到。
"今天來演唱一首西班牙歌謠。"
當大人小孩都能敞開心胸來接受一個佛教團體的關懷，媽媽們扛起的這份物資就不是施捨。
或許是主讓自己和慈濟相遇，才是他們最好的解釋。
6.菲發文具 Books for flood-hit school
In the space of a single month, the Philippine island of Luzon has been hit by multiple typhoons, that brought disastrous consequences for the local people. Tzu Chi has been helping residents since the end of September. In the Manila area of Marikina, volunteers have put together a work program for local residents, that reimburses them for their labors. The program has had spectacular results. For example, two mud-deluged floors of a local high school have already been cleaned, and the kids are now back in school! Knowing that the children may have lost their books and stationery to the flood, volunteers are providing free school bags and supplies, along with books of Jing Si Aphorisms, guaranteeing a happy return for some 2,000 students.
< Bringing in those locked outside >
Tzu Chi volunteers worked hard to prepare thousands of school bags, notebooks, and pens, to give to the students of Malanday High School.
The happiness isn't without reason; with their homes saturated by floodwaters and mud, and nothing to fall back on, many families are finding it difficult just to survive. How could they possibly afford school supplies?
Malanday High school student, Mark Anthony Omayan: "After I re-started school, I didn't have anything to use there.Not even a uniform."
But because of all that the volunteers have brought,they now have new opportunity!
Malanday High school student, Kimberly Manlangit: "I am so happy! Today I received new supplies --
because my mother hasn't got the money to buy them for me."
" Amituofo, thank you."
< Giving practical love and care >
Tzu Chi's practical love isn't just meeting these children's needs; even the principal has been affected.
Malanday High school Principal, Mr. Wilfredo Jabal: "We don't have groups like Tzu Chi here.The volunteers' help obviously comes from their heart.As principal, I am very thankful to them.If they weren't around to help,
we would need much longer to re-start our classes."
< Continued support for 2,000 students >
Just like a family, whether cleaning the school or helping to prepare everyone for the return to classes, these volunteers are always close-at-hand for these 2000 odd students and their teachers, keeping them steady and assured along the road to recovery.
在一個月之內，菲律賓呂宋島遭受多次颱風侵襲，對人們帶來災難性後果。慈濟人一直提供協助，從九月底至今，在馬利僅那市的馬蘭代里，志工們讓當地居民 用以工代賑的方式看到了顯著的成果。清除當地高中兩層樓高的泥巴，讓學童們回到學校，而知道孩子們可能失去書和文具，帶著靜思語，志工贈予他們書包、文具用品，要保證近兩千名小朋友快樂回到學校。
慈濟志工努力準備千個書包、筆記本和筆，要給予馬蘭代里的高中。快樂不是沒有理由，當他們的家園被大水和泥巴進駐，帶走了所有許多家庭面臨生活困難，如何能夠買學校用品呢？
"我重新開課之後，我沒有東西可以帶去學校，甚至是一件制服。"
但是因為志工的到來，他們現在有新的機會了。
"我好開心，今天我收到新的文具，因為我的母親沒有辦法買給我。"
"阿彌陀佛，謝謝。"
慈濟人 愛的行動不但滿足了學生的需求，連校長也被志工深深的感動。
"這裡沒有像慈濟這樣的團體，志工的幫忙完全來自於他們的內心，作為校長，我非常感謝他們，如果沒有他們的幫忙，將需要更長的時間我們才能重新開課。"
就如同家人般，不論是清理學校，或是幫助每個人回到學校，志工一直在近兩千名師生身邊，協助他們在復原之路上能安定順利。
"謝謝證嚴上人給予我們上學用品。"
7.上人菲國環保 Initiatives for better waste management
Master Cheng Yen has urged volunteers in the Philippines to raise awareness of conservation. Floating garbage, that clogged up the drains, was one of the reasons the flooding was so severe in Manila. Now that disaster-stricken regions, such as Marikina City, are well on the way to recovery, Tzu Chi volunteers and local officials have been turning their attention to promoting proper waste disposal and recycling, to protect the environment.
< Garbage clogged drains worsened flood >
Violent flood waters brought disaster to the Philippines. But after the successful teamwork between Tzu Chi volunteers and the survivors, Manila has recovered.
Tzu Chi founder, Master Cheng Yen: "There was lots of garbage in the water. The drains were clogged with waste. So that is why the flood was so severe. But Tzu Chi volunteers' selfless devotion to help others has brought safety and peace."
< New "seedlings" could grow into a forest >
Life may have returned to normal for now, but it is up to loyal residents to maintain the environment. That's why the Philippines Chapter plans to promoting recycling and conservation, with help from their Taiwanese peers.
Tzu Chi Philippines Chapter Director, Li Weisong: "In the wake of the flood disaster, we built many good relationships with the survivors; so each one has become a Tzu Chi seedling. And with more than 10,000 seedlings, we want to encourage everyone to do recycling. Plus, in case there are people facing financial difficulties they can be paid."
Tzu Chi volunteer, Chen Jinhai :"Something that wasn't originally garbage can become garbage if you misplace it. But if you put it in the correct place, it can become valuable. I hope from twenty years of experience, we can establish recycling centers and raise awareness of conservation."
< We are ready to protect the planet >
There are positive signs for a bright future because the survivors have already begun to shoulder the responsibility of protecting the Earth.
證嚴上人呼籲菲律賓慈濟志工要盡快提昇當地的環保意識，垃圾把排水設施和河道都給塞住了，是其中一項讓馬尼拉地區造成水患的原因。現在風災重創這個地區，例如馬利僅那市，而復原的工作進行順利，慈濟志工和當地官員把重點轉向宣導適當的垃圾丟棄以及回收，來推動環保概念。
連續幾個颱風侵襲，為菲律賓帶來災情，不過，因為慈濟與受災民眾的團結努力，馬尼拉已經恢復市容。
" 大河的水漲起來都是垃圾，下水道的水被塞住也都是垃圾，所以才會水災才會那麼嚴重。這就要有人，有這樣(慈濟)的團體，真的是無私的、無私心的去付出，這回你們的付出是救國安民。"
現在生活已經恢復正常，但生活的環境還是得由當地居民來維護，因此菲律賓分會計劃宣導回收與環保，台灣的環保志工也會前來協助。
"水災侵襲以後與受災民眾結很多的好緣，這些受災民眾都是我們的種子，有一萬多人把他們集結起來做環保，如果他們生活上有問題，也可以以工代賑。"
"垃圾它本來不是垃圾，你放錯地方是垃圾，放對地方就是黃金，我們是希望說，透過我們二十年的經驗，可以多設幾個環保站提升他們的環保意識。"
因為受災民眾已經肩負起保護地球的責任，這樣的正面態度，讓將來充滿光明的前景。
< 善行天下 >
SPCA- Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in England in 1824 to protect the rights of abused carriage-horses.
The work of the society expanded to lobby for the rights of other animals.
Animal shelters under the name of SPCA are now found all over the world, fighting against cruelty to animals.
END: 松山人文營 Tzu Chi humanistic camp
Some 1,200 attendees are participating in a Tzu Chi humanistic training camp in Taiwan's Songshan District, this time an outdoor Sports Fair has also been organized to teach everyone the spirit of teamwork. We'll leave you with these images. Thank you for watching Da Ai Headlines. Goodbye.
松山區慈濟志工約1200人參加慈濟人文營，這一次是在戶外舉辦的運動會，教導大家人文精神，一起來看看，感恩收看，再會。
2009/11/03
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