BLIA is a faith-based organization of monastic and lay Buddhists, and an NGO under the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Our organization works to spread awareness, equality and faith through education. We provide international humanitarian aid, and emphasize long term assistance, especially education and basic health services for women and children.

BLIA is headquartered in Hacienda Heights, California, and has branches throughout the world serving their local communities.

The 2010 Haiti Earthquake struck at the very heart of the country, Port-Au-Prince, leaving a scale of loss and destruction that is hard to imagine. The earthquake tragically killed civilians and government... (more...)

Posted by blia On May - 19 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
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BLIA began sending rescue workers, medical teams, and supplies to help the victims of the deadly Sichuan Earthquake in 2008 immediately after the earthquake struck. Presented below is a record of our donations... (more...)

Posted by blia On April - 12 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
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BLIA recently attended the 2010 NGO Global Forum for Women in New York. We met many courageous people representing NGOs from North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia and who are working hard... (more...)

Posted by blia On April - 2 - 20101 COMMENT
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