At Austrian Refugee Camp, Volunteers Rush In

On a recent afternoon in the small town of Traiskirchen, 20 kilometers south of Vienna, locals parked outside the gates of the former school and unloaded jackets and sneakers in all sizes, as well as thick coats, hats and gloves for the approaching winter to clothe those staying at the refugee camp. Magd Zaour, a 23-year-old former student from Damascus, Syria, said he was thankful for the outpouring of help. “You know, we throw our clothes in the sea, so we don't have clothes. We...

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