Asylum seekers and refugees donate money, help clearing up after Italian earthquake


  • World
  • Friday, 26 Aug 2016

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Asylum seekers in Italy have rallied to help survivors of the earthquake that killed at least 250 people in Italy, donating money and helping to clear up after the disaster, charity workers said on Thursday.

In the southern region of Calabria more than 70 refugees and asylum seekers gave up a daily allowance for personal expenses of 2 euros (2 pounds) to help survivors.

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