They believe that medical aid is not simply coming to the help of someone in pain, but should also inspire local people to bring their own compassion and kindness into play, so that even more people will contribute.
「自力更生，就地取材」，慈濟人相信，醫療援助不只是治人的苦，還必須喚起當地人的愛心，接下來才會有更多的人受助。