Global measures connect in rebuilding Italian rubble

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Art by Kenny Yi

All is not lost in Italy despite the recent 6.2-magnitude earthquake that shook multiple towns to the ground, for hope is still alive as people come to assist the small towns in central Italy.  On August 24, just past 3:30 a.m. local time, people were awoken to their homes shaking and crumbling. As a result, almost 300 people lost their lives. However, following these tragic events, people have been willing to step up and help.

“The goodness of people is coming out,” said science teacher Mrs. Vicky Giusti. “It’s a tough time [for Italy] but humans are really resilient, and they’ll come through.”

Within Italy, people from all over are coming together to offer victims hospitality so that families do not have to stay in tents with their young children. While people are being relocated for the time being, organizations like the Italian Red Cross are gathering money to rebuild the towns that were destroyed. However, Italy is not alone in this tragic time because people from all over are finding ways to assist.

For many Italian Americans this tragedy hit close to home, and many feel the need to do something about it.

“It is very hard to see Italians go through so much pain, especially when some of my family who lives there escaped the tragedy,” said Italian American junior Arianna Arthur.

While it’s extremely difficult to directly help those who suffered from all the way in America, people have been reaching out in ways of money. The National Italian American Foundation has set up a relief fund that allows people to make secure donations and know that 100% of their money will be sent to help rebuild.

According to The Huffington Post, GlobalGiving has set up a relief fund to help the victims both now and in the time to come. This is a great platform that offers anyone the opportunity to help, no matter where they are in the world—even here in the Viator community.