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Nearly $9m raised by S’pore for Turkey-Syria quakes, but donated items must suit needs: Aid groups

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Volunteers helping to sort through, organize and pack donations for the victims of the Turkey and Syrian earthquake on Feb 10.

Volunteers helping to sort, organise and pack donations for victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquakes in Singapore on Feb 10.

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SINGAPORE – Tents, blankets and sleeping bags unsuitable for wintry conditions were among items the Singapore public tried to donate to victims of the

Turkey-Syria earthquakes,

said an aid group here.

So far, individuals and organisations here have raised nearly $9 million in funds for buying and distributing food and water for victims of the 7.8-magnitude quake and donated necessities such as tents and fuel.

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