Master Cheng Yen, founder of Tzu Chi Foundation.

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[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The British media "BBC" announced the Top 100 Women of 2022 on the 6th, highlighting the value of women. Taiwan has a woman on the list this year, the founder of Tzu Chi Foundation Master Cheng Yen.

According to the "BBC" Top 100 Women list, Master Cheng Yen is regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Buddhism in Taiwan. She founded the Tzu Chi Foundation and is sometimes referred to as "Asia's Mother Teresa."

It is also mentioned in the list that Master Cheng Yen founded the organization in 1966, together with only 30 housewives to help families in need, now there are millions of followers around the world, allowing the team to provide international aid, medical assistance, Open a hospital or school.

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Now in her 80s, Master Cheng Yen's followers are still trying to keep up charitable activities, such as the recent financial and material aid to war-torn Ukraine.

In addition to Master Cheng Yan, the list also includes well-known singer Billie Eilish, Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska, Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi and others.

"BBC" stated that this list is based on the names of candidates collected by the newspaper's international channel team and the top 100 women's team, mainly because they make headlines, have important influence, or have inspiring stories, or have important Achievements, little-known but influential people can also be listed.