The Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation was originally established in Taiwan by Dharma Master Cheng Yen as a non-governmental Buddhist foundation. Based on the spirit of "bamboo bank era," it has been established for 59 years, expanded internationally, and provided international aid to 136 countries.
Tzu Chi has four major missions:
1. Charity
2. Medicine
3. Education
4. Humanistic Culture