On December 12, 2019, Tzu Chi Jing Si Hall in Kaohsiung was certified by the Environmental Protection Administration of the Executive Yuan as an Environmental Education Facility. The 2019 certificate number was Huan-Shu-Xun-Zheng-Zi No. EC112001 and the unveiling ceremony was held on January 3, 2020.
The Republic of Serbia Commissariat for Refugees and Migration presented a certificate and medal to Tzu Chi in gratitude for its assistance and care to refugees in Serbia since 2016. The certificate and medal were received by Tzu Chi volunteers who had distributed winter clothes to the refugees.
Tzu Chi Indonesia Branch was given the Social Organization Award by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) in recognition of Tzu Chi’s disaster relief efforts.
Hualien Mayor Chia-Hsien Wei visited Jing Si Abode and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Tzu Chi for donating medical supplies to Hualien’s sister city of Albuquerque, New Mexico in the United States to help prevent and control COVID-19.
Tzu Chi Foundation was awarded the Lao National Award for its charitable assistance to the Laotian people. The Governor of Champasak Province presented the award on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Tzu Chi Foundation received a Letter of Commendation from Jordanian Prime Minister Omar al Razzaz recognizing Tzu Chi’s dedication and contribution to its people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tzu Chi Foundation was awarded the Excellent Citizen Award by the Ministry of Culture of Nepi, Italy and Il Nepesino in recognition of Tzu Chi’s anti-pandemic material donation during the severe COVID-19 outbreak.
Tzu Chi Foundation won the Outstanding Enterprise Award from the Ministry of the Interior’s 2019 Disaster Prevention and Rescue Phase III Project.
Tzu Chi Foundation’s 2018-2019 Sustainability Report won the Elite Award at the 2nd Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards from SGS Taiwan Limited.
Tzu Chi Foundation was invited to attend the NGO International Affairs Council 20th Anniversary Event held by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the establishment of the NGO International Affairs Council, various parties assisted charitable organizations and civic groups in participating in international NGOs, international conferences, and exchange activities to demonstrate the influence of Taiwanese volunteers internationally. The goal was to celebrate the anniversary and highlight the outcomes of assistance in mentoring NGOs involved in international affairs. Tzu Chi was highly recognized in the humanitarian aid field by being awarded the Outstanding Contribution Group Award in the Humanitarian Aid Category.
November 18, 2020◎Tzu Chi Foundation’s 2018-2019 Sustainability Report won the 13th TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award, Corporate Sustainability Report Government and NGO Gold Award, and Social Inclusion Award for corporate sustainability excellence.
Tzu Chi Foundation won the Civil Society Sustainable Development Award during the 2020 National Sustainable Development Awards Ceremony.
Tzu Chi Foundation officially obtained board of directors and supervisor seats in the Parliament of the World’s Religions in December 2020 for a three-year term, beginning in 2021.
The Tzu Chi Education Foundation and five Tzu Chi schools in the United States received the Kindness Certified School award from the non-profit organization Kids for Peace in recognition of Tzu Chi’s performance in promoting character education.
Tzu Chi USA’s National Headquarters office was recognized as one of the “Terrific 20” of California State Senate District 20 by State Senator Connie M. Leyva for outstanding contributions to the community during the COVID-19 outbreak by continuing to donate anti-pandemic materials and distributing fruits and vegetables..
The Tzu Chi Philippines branch received the highest-level Certificate of Accreditation by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), recognizing Tzu Chi’s commitment to charitable acts for disadvantaged families, children, and youth. The certification is valid from April 28, 2021, to April 29, 2028.
Tzu Chi USA’s Houston, Texas branch again received recognition from the Houston City Government, who designated March 29 as “Tzu Chi Love and Compassion Day” to recognize volunteers’ hard work in the community for many years and selfless efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Master Cheng Yen was awarded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize in recognition of her contribution to promoting peace and equality. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize Committee established the award in 2009, and the winners were announced at their annual general meeting.
Tzu Chi Foundation won the Environmental Protection Administration’s “8th National Environmental Education Award in the group category. The local preliminary award ceremony was held at the Performance Hall of the Cultural and Recreation Center in Shoufeng Township, Hualien County.
The Parliament of the World’s Religions, which convenes once every three years, was held online on the 17th and 18th of October. Tzu Chi Foundation co-organized the Parliament for the first time as a board of directors and supervisor member. The conferences were divided into two major time zones, Europe/America and Asia, and mainly focused on eight topics. Tzu Chi hosted the Asian conferences and targeted three major issues: inter-religious beliefs, gender equality, and climate change
A 15-member delegation from Tzu Chi Foundation participated in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which was held in Glasgow, Scotland, from October 31, 2021, to November 13, 2021. In addition to a press conference, international youth and peripheral forums, cross-platform discussions on climate change, and countermeasures, we also discussed the direction and feasibility of aid to countries suffering from famine with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
November 30, 2021◎The Environmental Protection Administration of the Executive Yuan jointly held the 2021 Asia-Pacific Environmental Education Forum online with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP), and the GEEP Asia-Pacific Regional Center (APRC) from November 30, 2021, to December 2, 2021. Tzu Chi Foundation’s CEO Po-Wen Yen was invited to be the guest speaker at the opening ceremony and gave a special lecture on “The Future of Environmental Education” to share the outlook and implementation direction of environmental education from the perspective of an environmental education NGO in Taiwan.
Tzu Chi Foundation received the Gratitude Award from Karmodaya, an American non-profit organization.
Tzu Chi’s Mozambique branch received the Best Organization of the Year Award from the Mozambique Volunteer Committee in recognition of Tzu Chi’s humanitarian aid during the COVID-19 outbreak
Tzu Chi Foundation won the 2021 Buying Power Social Innovation Product and Service Procurement Incentive Mechanism Award from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, as well as the Special Award in the Social Prosperity Group.
Tzu Chi Foundation received a certificate of appreciation from La Unión, Santa Ana County, Ecuador, for providing food relief and caring for impoverished families during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Tzu Chi Foundation received the Excellent Religious Organizations Appreciation Award from the New Taipei City Government in recognition of Tzu Chi’s anti-pandemic material donations, care for disadvantaged families and students, and COVID-19 vaccination assistance.
Master Cheng Yen received the 16th annual Compassion Award from the Hong Kong and Macau Taiwanese Charity Fund Ltd. The award was established to promote positive role models of compassion and enhance positive energy in the society.
Master Cheng Yen was elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in recognition of her numerous achievements, outstanding contributions, and the significant influence of Tzu Chi University in Science and Technology, especially in the fields of medicine, therapy, and technology-related R&D.
