News about Zamboanga

The Tzu Chi Foundation's Educational Assistance Program in Zamboanga has truly been a lifeline for students who are determined to finish their studies despite financial hardships. During the awarding ceremony and general orientation for the 20 newly accepted scholars.

The batch includes 15 college-level students.

Two recipients share stories of their self-made prostheses.

Faced with trials that changed their lives and careers, Armando Paragas and Joey Bolandrina told stories of their recovery after their amputation. With bravery and the desire to do the work and hobbies they once enjoyed, they found themselves with hope and optimism as they received their above-the-knee prosthetic limbs during Tzu Chi Zamboanga’s Jaipur Foot Camp in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur last May 16-17.

On May 16-17, amputee beneficiaries went to Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur to receive their prostheses and wheelchairs in Tzu Chi Zamboanga’s Jaipur Foot Camp. Ninety-seven recipients were given above-the-knee and below-the-knee prostheses made by the prosthetic technicians’ sincere efforts to help them walk again. Through these prostheses, mothers like Arlyn M. Segarra, and fathers like Rodello Garillo can gain new strength to persevere for their families despite their disabilities. This gives them the strides they need for their bright future.

97 beneficiaries, many of whom are breadwinners, received prostheses; 2 received wheelchairs.

Rodello Garillo and Arlyn Segarra receive their respective prostheses at Tzu Chi’s Jaipur Foot Camp in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

Tzu Chi Zamboanga volunteers sell fortune cookies containing wisdom and still thoughts of Dharma Master Cheng Yen.

Tzu Chi Zamboanga supports Tzu Chi's mission in environmental protection through a vegetable garden initiative.

Tzu Chi Zamboanga in partnership with Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation donated 10 big solar panels to Yellow School of YBH and 100 solar panels to 100 households of Barangay Sitio Teheman, Maluso, Provi