File:Tzu Chi Bamboo Bank Story

Description
In 1966 in rural Eastern Taiwan, Dharma Master Cheng Yen encouraged 30 housewives to save the equivalent of 2 pennies from their grocery money each day in a bamboo bank. This money was then used to help the less fortunate members of their community. From these humble beginnings, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has grown to nearly 10 million volunteers, donors in 50 countries, and has provided relief in 80 countries around the world.