A march in support of refugees was held in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, 4,000 folks attended the ‘Evening of Refugees’ support march organized by the Refugee Basis for the thirteenth time this yr.

The march began at 00:00 native time in the cities of Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Nijmegen, Den Haag and Tilburg and ended round 09:00.

1000’s of folks walked 40 kilometers, a complete of 1 million 140 thousand 70 euro donations had been collected.

“The refugee drawback is getting larger”

In keeping with the information of AA; In the 40-kilometer stroll, it was aimed to attract consideration to the lengthy distances that refugees have traveled in the dream of discovering a brand new life.

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Tineke de Vries, who got here to Rotterdam for the march, said that he participated in the march to support the refugees, albeit slightly, financially and morally:

“The refugee drawback is rising and this can be a nice tragedy for humanity. We see scary pictures on tv. Now this drawback has began in Ukraine.”

“I could not keep detached”

A one who participated in the march for the fifth time and didn’t wish to be named, identified that it’s “unbelievable” and obscure that there are 100 million refugees round the world, “I couldn’t stay detached to this. We’ll proceed to do that, as such actions are the solely factor we are able to do in a secure atmosphere the place we’re. We participated with a bunch of 40-50 folks and picked up a complete of 10 thousand euros in donations.” used the phrase.

“I walked for refugees”

Pauline Timmerman, who participated in the march for the first time, stated:

“It was an extended street, however I am comfortable to have the ability to come to the finish. I walked for refugees, it gave a unique that means to the indisputable fact that it was evening. It was a unique expertise to begin at evening and steadily develop into morning.” Helena Perfors, who participated in the stroll for the second time, “It rained loads throughout the stroll, however the route was good. I walked in order to support refugees each in solidarity and financially. I collected 2,500 euros in donations.” he stated.