around environmentally friendly goals such as the encouragement of recycling and using reusable items to reduce waste. As of 2014, the foundation operates over 5,600 recycling stations. Tzu Chi has grown to become a significant actor in civil society, Tzu Chi is not only the largest Buddhist organization in Taiwan, but also Taiwan's largest owner of private land. As of 2013, the organization was estimated to have approximately 10 million members worldwide, and chapters in 47 countries. Da Ai Television In January 1998, Cheng Yen launched Da Ai (literally "Great Love") Satellite Television (慈濟大愛電視台; Chû-chè Tāi-ài Tiān-sī-tâi) a 24-hours in daily of satellite television station. Da Ai is commercial free and operates twenty-four hours a day. It is funded by donations as well as partially by Tzu Chi's recycling programs. Da Ai features non-political news, lectures from Cheng Yen and serial programs focused on the virtues, often profiling people who made major changes in their life for the better. Daily schedule Cheng Yen makes a broadcast every morning in an address known as "Wisdom at Dawn" and makes another address in the evening. She wakes up around 3:45 am to start her activities, such as receiving visitors, and overseeing Tzu Chi's projects throughout Taiwan. She often makes monthly trips around the country to check in on Tzu Chi's projects and activities. Awards and recognition 1986: "Huashia Medal of the First Order" in Taiwan 1986: Good People and Good Deeds representative, Taiwan 1989: Social Service and Social Science Achievement Award from the Taiwanese-American Foundation, Taiwan & United States 1989: Social Service Award from the Wu San-Lian Foundation, Taiwan 1991: Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in the Philippines 1991: Outstanding Leadership in Social Movement Award from the Social Movement Association, Taiwan 1991: Honorary Citizen & Honorary Mayor of St. Antonio & St. Antonio Honorary Territory Award, Texas, United States 1992: International Communication Award from the Government Information Office, Taiwan 1993: Honorary Doctorate Degree by the Chinese University of Hong Kong 1994: Eisenhower Medallion from the People to People International.(PTPI Founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower) 1995: Executive Yuan (Cabinet) Cultural Award, Taiwan 1995: 20 Outstanding Women in Asia from Asia Weekly magazine, Hong Kong 1996: Interior Ministry's First Class Honorary Award, Taiwan 1996: Foreign Affairs Medal of the First Order, Taiwan 1996: Huaguang Award of the First Order, Taiwan 1998: International Human Rights Award from the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation