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Expanding BGR’s Mission

By Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi • BGR's founder and chair reflects on the organization's expanded ability to ease the suffering of hunger and poverty not only through local grassroots projects but also by contributing to large-scale emergency relief efforts. Photograph ©UNICEF Ethiopia/2023/Mulugeta Ayene

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Finding a Path Forward in Haiti

To support children in a turbulent moment in Haiti's history, BGR partners and other organizations offer a path to meet the immediate physical needs of young Haitians while strengthening their sense of community engagement and belonging.

  • Vesak celebration highlighting the importance of food gifting worldwide.

A Vesak Letter from Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi

Vesak, the full moon day in the month of May, is the day that celebrates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing into nirvana. Vesak is a day of joy, of lights, color, and celebration, giving us the chance to fully honor the Enlightened One.

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Leave a Legacy With BGR

Please consider designating BGR as a beneficiary for a portion of a fund, trust, or life insurance policy. Legacies through future gifts will benefit the needy for decades to come.

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Your Support Is Changing Lives for the Better

As Buddhist Global Relief embarks on the 16th year of our work to relieve hunger and poverty, we pause to reflect on the transformative change that your generosity has brought to individuals, families, and communities around the world.

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