In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy , the organization announced on 18 November 2012 a donation of $ 10 million in the form of $ 300 and $ 600 Visa debit cards to those affected in the New York and New Jersey area . Volunteers handed out these cards in parts of Brooklyn , Queens , and Staten Island . Tzu Chi was also active in providing aid following the 2015 Nepal Earthquake . Tzu Chi was also active in relief efforts during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 , the group provided aid , as well as cash gifts for those who helped the community during the disaster . In 2016 , the organization distributed in the United States over $ 2 million in cash cards to disaster victims . As of 2015 , Tzu Chi has provided disaster relief aid to over 85 countries worldwide
2015 Nepal Earthquake
April 2015 Nepal earthquake
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