歷史性的時刻——為台灣感到紮實飽滿的驕傲甚至不足以形容。
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——2010年七月十九日，佛教慈濟基金會正式成為「聯合國經濟及社會理事會非政府組織具特別諮詢地位之會員」
Tzu Chi's Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council - or ECOSOC -- is a testament to the Buddhist charity's global humanitarian mission. After two years of relentless negotiations, last Monday, July 19th, Tzu Chi was officially recognized for its international relief work over the past 20 years. In the future, Tzu Chi representatives will have the privilege of participating in ECOSOC conferences; of requesting UN support for international relief projects; and of recommending economic and social policies for the UN and its member states.
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Tzu Chi New York Chapter CEO, Zhang Jiduo: "They're currently in debate. It's should be sometime soon that a decision is made, so I need to go immediately to be there for the glorious moment."
Tzu Chi New York Chapter CEO, Zhang Jiduo: "Everything went smoothly, we 've been admitted!"
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11am on July 19, 2010 will forever be a landmark in Tzu Chi's history. After two years of unyielding dedication by a team of volunteers, Tzu Chi joined among the over 3,200 NGOS that have consultative relationship with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, or ECOSOC. Once the approval came through, Tzu Chi's New York volunteers rushed back in no time to the Chapter Office for a press conference with the local media.
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Tzu Chi New York Chapter CEO, Zhang Jiduo: "I am very happy for all the Tzu Chi volunteers, but at the same time over the past 40 years or so, I also feel that this is adding further responsibility for Master Cheng Yen. We still have a long way to go; I hope that through this platform, we are able to extend the Master's mission and responsibility, to spread the Great Love around the globe."
Tzu Chi volunteers from the US headquarters, Dallas Chapter, and New York Chapter, connected live with Master Cheng Yen at Tzu Chi in Hualien, Taiwan to revel the epic moment together.
Ring the victory bell and spread word that Tzu Chi has been granted special consultative status with ECOSOC. Indeed it is history in the making; for now, the burden we bear on our shoulders for the world has increased infinitely. My fellow Bodhisattvas, we should regard any suffering anywhere in the world as our own and bear responsibility for providing aid to spread the spirit of Tzu Chi.
<>
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) is a branch within the United Nations meant to help strengthen and facilitate communication between NGOs and the United Nations. Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation became an NGO in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC because the Foundation's spirit and principles were in accordance to ECOSOC's fundamental humanitarian goals. Tzu Chi can attend the United Nations' meetings, share its experiences, contribute to the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals, and also receive security assistance during relief missions from ECOSOC. Furthermore, Tzu Chi must submit an activity report every 4 years too.
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Tzu Chi has over 20 years experience in international disaster relief, offering support in 70 countries where volunteers have earned a reputation for always being the first to arrive at the scene and the last to leave.
<>
Volunteers got a first glance of suffering on a mission to help flood victims in Bangladesh in 1991. Over time, the eye-opening experience spurred future relief assistance such as the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile earthquake.
<>
Moreover on a grander scale, Tzu Chi's official entrance into the international arena will also let the world know that Taiwan may be a small island nation, but without a doubt has a big heart.
TC US Headquarters CEO, William Keh: "We can bring compassion and scatter Tzu Chi's seeds of love worldwide; at the same time it'll show the whole world Taiwan is place filled with goodness. Plus, it makes Tzu Chi a legitimate NGO in the international arena and people will identify love and goodness with our group."
<>
Tzu Chi's entrance into the international platform means the world to volunteers around the globe.
However, with more power, comes with greater responsibility and liability. A motto, Master Cheng Yen hopes all will abide to; because the more diligence, involvement and willpower, volunteers put into upholding Tzu Chi's philanthropy, the closer it'll be to the Master's wish for peace on Earth.
慈濟成為聯合國經濟及社會理事會非政府組織具特別諮詢地位之會員，是慈濟在全球行善志業的一大證明，經過兩年的協調，慈濟過去20年在國際賑災的付出，上 周一 7月19日受到肯定，未來慈濟的代表將有權力參與聯合國經濟及社會理事會，請求聯合國支援國際賑災計畫，對聯合國以及其他會員單位推薦經濟及社會政策。
慈濟紐約分會執行長 張濟舵：「現在雙方在辯論，很可能應該任何時候都會通過，所以我要趕快進去，抓住通過的那個時刻。」
2010年七月十九日，佛教慈濟基金會正式成為「聯合國經濟及社會理事會非政府組織具特別諮詢地位之會員」。
2010年7月19日上午11點，是慈濟歷史重要的一刻，經過志工團隊兩年的努力，慈濟成為聯合國經濟社會理事會，3200個非政府組織具特別諮詢地位的會員之一，一當正式宣佈慈濟成為一員時，紐約慈濟志工馬上返回分會，舉辦記者會，向國際媒體宣佈這個好消息。
慈濟紐約分會執行長 張濟舵：「高興，這也是為我們所有慈濟人高興，一方面覺得責任重大，尤其過去40多年，但也是覺得上人對她肩上的責任又加重一步，所以我們還有很長的路要 走，希望透過這樣的平台，我們能夠發揮更大的力量，把上人所要達到的使命和責任，尤其是大愛的精神，傳播到世界各地。」
慈濟美國總會和達拉斯分會，以及紐約分會召集所有志工，透過網路連線，與台灣花蓮同步連線聆聽證嚴上人的開示。
證嚴上人開示：「敲下了這一響，宣布了慈濟走入了聯合國的經濟社會理事特殊諮詢的地位，在這個時刻無疆界的承擔，請各位菩薩們，我們還要肩膀要更厚硬一點，要挑更重的重任，我們的精神理念還要更廣更大。」
聯合國經濟社會理事會是聯合國的主要機構之一，主要是協助加強和促進聯合國，與其他非政府組織之間的協調，佛教慈濟基金會成為聯合國經濟社會理事會的特殊 執行委員一員，是因為慈濟的精神與宗旨，完全符合該組織的人道目標，慈濟成為會員後，未來可以參與聯合國會議，分享慈濟的經驗，對聯合國千禧發展目標奉獻 己力，未來慈濟也會在賑災活動上受到聯合國維和部隊的保護，不僅如此，慈濟每四年必須提出活動報告。
慈濟在國際救援活動上，有20年以上的經驗，援助的國家超過70個，而慈濟志工總是第一個抵達 堅守到最後的團體。
慈濟志工首度踏上國際的救援工作，就是在1991年援助孟加拉水患開始，之後，更有多個令人啟發的賑災工作，像近期發生在海地以及智利的大地震等。
此外，慈濟受允許進入國際性的大型的活動場合，讓全球知道，台灣雖是個小島，卻有一顆善良的心。
所以我們會在全球散播慈善善心的種子，同時，也要讓全世界的人知道，台灣是一個有善心的地方，而我們是要肯定慈濟是一個國際的團體，是在國際舞台上，號召以愛心為本的一個團體。
慈濟走入國際平台對全球志工來說，是個重要里程碑，然而，有了權力，責任和義務就更重大，上人希望大家能共勉，因為有志工越來越多的責任，只要大家更努力、更精進實踐慈濟的志業，就能越來越接近上人祈求世界和平的心願。
。。。
——2010年七月十九日，佛教慈濟基金會正式成為「聯合國經濟及社會理事會非政府組織具特別諮詢地位之會員」
Tzu Chi's Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council - or ECOSOC -- is a testament to the Buddhist charity's global humanitarian mission. After two years of relentless negotiations, last Monday, July 19th, Tzu Chi was officially recognized for its international relief work over the past 20 years. In the future, Tzu Chi representatives will have the privilege of participating in ECOSOC conferences; of requesting UN support for international relief projects; and of recommending economic and social policies for the UN and its member states.
<>
Tzu Chi New York Chapter CEO, Zhang Jiduo: "They're currently in debate. It's should be sometime soon that a decision is made, so I need to go immediately to be there for the glorious moment."
Tzu Chi New York Chapter CEO, Zhang Jiduo: "Everything went smoothly, we 've been admitted!"
<>
11am on July 19, 2010 will forever be a landmark in Tzu Chi's history. After two years of unyielding dedication by a team of volunteers, Tzu Chi joined among the over 3,200 NGOS that have consultative relationship with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, or ECOSOC. Once the approval came through, Tzu Chi's New York volunteers rushed back in no time to the Chapter Office for a press conference with the local media.
<>
Tzu Chi New York Chapter CEO, Zhang Jiduo: "I am very happy for all the Tzu Chi volunteers, but at the same time over the past 40 years or so, I also feel that this is adding further responsibility for Master Cheng Yen. We still have a long way to go; I hope that through this platform, we are able to extend the Master's mission and responsibility, to spread the Great Love around the globe."
Tzu Chi volunteers from the US headquarters, Dallas Chapter, and New York Chapter, connected live with Master Cheng Yen at Tzu Chi in Hualien, Taiwan to revel the epic moment together.
Ring the victory bell and spread word that Tzu Chi has been granted special consultative status with ECOSOC. Indeed it is history in the making; for now, the burden we bear on our shoulders for the world has increased infinitely. My fellow Bodhisattvas, we should regard any suffering anywhere in the world as our own and bear responsibility for providing aid to spread the spirit of Tzu Chi.
<>
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) is a branch within the United Nations meant to help strengthen and facilitate communication between NGOs and the United Nations. Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation became an NGO in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC because the Foundation's spirit and principles were in accordance to ECOSOC's fundamental humanitarian goals. Tzu Chi can attend the United Nations' meetings, share its experiences, contribute to the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals, and also receive security assistance during relief missions from ECOSOC. Furthermore, Tzu Chi must submit an activity report every 4 years too.
<>
Tzu Chi has over 20 years experience in international disaster relief, offering support in 70 countries where volunteers have earned a reputation for always being the first to arrive at the scene and the last to leave.
<>
Volunteers got a first glance of suffering on a mission to help flood victims in Bangladesh in 1991. Over time, the eye-opening experience spurred future relief assistance such as the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile earthquake.
<>
Moreover on a grander scale, Tzu Chi's official entrance into the international arena will also let the world know that Taiwan may be a small island nation, but without a doubt has a big heart.
TC US Headquarters CEO, William Keh: "We can bring compassion and scatter Tzu Chi's seeds of love worldwide; at the same time it'll show the whole world Taiwan is place filled with goodness. Plus, it makes Tzu Chi a legitimate NGO in the international arena and people will identify love and goodness with our group."
<>
Tzu Chi's entrance into the international platform means the world to volunteers around the globe.
However, with more power, comes with greater responsibility and liability. A motto, Master Cheng Yen hopes all will abide to; because the more diligence, involvement and willpower, volunteers put into upholding Tzu Chi's philanthropy, the closer it'll be to the Master's wish for peace on Earth.
慈濟成為聯合國經濟及社會理事會非政府組織具特別諮詢地位之會員，是慈濟在全球行善志業的一大證明，經過兩年的協調，慈濟過去20年在國際賑災的付出，上 周一 7月19日受到肯定，未來慈濟的代表將有權力參與聯合國經濟及社會理事會，請求聯合國支援國際賑災計畫，對聯合國以及其他會員單位推薦經濟及社會政策。
慈濟紐約分會執行長 張濟舵：「現在雙方在辯論，很可能應該任何時候都會通過，所以我要趕快進去，抓住通過的那個時刻。」
2010年七月十九日，佛教慈濟基金會正式成為「聯合國經濟及社會理事會非政府組織具特別諮詢地位之會員」。
2010年7月19日上午11點，是慈濟歷史重要的一刻，經過志工團隊兩年的努力，慈濟成為聯合國經濟社會理事會，3200個非政府組織具特別諮詢地位的會員之一，一當正式宣佈慈濟成為一員時，紐約慈濟志工馬上返回分會，舉辦記者會，向國際媒體宣佈這個好消息。
慈濟紐約分會執行長 張濟舵：「高興，這也是為我們所有慈濟人高興，一方面覺得責任重大，尤其過去40多年，但也是覺得上人對她肩上的責任又加重一步，所以我們還有很長的路要 走，希望透過這樣的平台，我們能夠發揮更大的力量，把上人所要達到的使命和責任，尤其是大愛的精神，傳播到世界各地。」
慈濟美國總會和達拉斯分會，以及紐約分會召集所有志工，透過網路連線，與台灣花蓮同步連線聆聽證嚴上人的開示。
證嚴上人開示：「敲下了這一響，宣布了慈濟走入了聯合國的經濟社會理事特殊諮詢的地位，在這個時刻無疆界的承擔，請各位菩薩們，我們還要肩膀要更厚硬一點，要挑更重的重任，我們的精神理念還要更廣更大。」
聯合國經濟社會理事會是聯合國的主要機構之一，主要是協助加強和促進聯合國，與其他非政府組織之間的協調，佛教慈濟基金會成為聯合國經濟社會理事會的特殊 執行委員一員，是因為慈濟的精神與宗旨，完全符合該組織的人道目標，慈濟成為會員後，未來可以參與聯合國會議，分享慈濟的經驗，對聯合國千禧發展目標奉獻 己力，未來慈濟也會在賑災活動上受到聯合國維和部隊的保護，不僅如此，慈濟每四年必須提出活動報告。
慈濟在國際救援活動上，有20年以上的經驗，援助的國家超過70個，而慈濟志工總是第一個抵達 堅守到最後的團體。
慈濟志工首度踏上國際的救援工作，就是在1991年援助孟加拉水患開始，之後，更有多個令人啟發的賑災工作，像近期發生在海地以及智利的大地震等。
此外，慈濟受允許進入國際性的大型的活動場合，讓全球知道，台灣雖是個小島，卻有一顆善良的心。
所以我們會在全球散播慈善善心的種子，同時，也要讓全世界的人知道，台灣是一個有善心的地方，而我們是要肯定慈濟是一個國際的團體，是在國際舞台上，號召以愛心為本的一個團體。
慈濟走入國際平台對全球志工來說，是個重要里程碑，然而，有了權力，責任和義務就更重大，上人希望大家能共勉，因為有志工越來越多的責任，只要大家更努力、更精進實踐慈濟的志業，就能越來越接近上人祈求世界和平的心願。
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