The International Taoist Tai Chi Society raises
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Marsha Eberhardt, Director of the International Taoist Tai Chi Society and President of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, presents a cheque for $100,000 to François Gérin-Lajoie
(click here for a high resolution version).
Soon after the disaster struck, the board of directors of the International Taoist Tai Chi Society decided to take part in the worldwide relief effort to alleviate the suffering of the people affected by this terrible event. At that time, the Society pledged, on behalf of its members, a minimum of $25,000 towards the reconstruction of schools and the resumption of educational programs in Haiti. However, due to the generosity of its members in 26 countries around the world, the Society was able to contribute four times the amount originally pledged.
As it had done after tragedies that struck Kosovo, Sri Lanka and Sichuan, the ITTCS opted to bypass first-line relief efforts, which are adequately funded through government organizations and large NGOs. Instead, it will again help fund the reconstruction of schools in partnership with a recognized NGO that already has an active presence in the affected regions.
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