Over the past twenty years , Tzu Chi expanded their humanitarian work and influence to 28 provinces , municipalities and autonomous regions in China . Projects include relief work after major disasters like the Sichuan earthquake ; distribution of rice and goods to the poor ; social programs like regular visits to the needy ; scholarship programs to the less privileged students ; medical missions like bone marrow donation and free clinics ; and educational outings of environmental protection and recycling activities
Sichuan earthquake
2008 Sichuan earthquake
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