Home-sharing platform Airbnb has announced that it will provide temporary free accommodation to 20,000 Afghan refugees worldwide.
The cost of the campaign will be funded by contributions from Airbnb and CEO Brian Chesky to Airbnb.org, as well as donations to the Airbnb.org Refugee Fund.
Airbnb.org, is a non-profit organization that provides accommodation for people in need especially in this kind of crisis.
Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO and co-founder said:
“As tens of thousands of Afghan refugees resettle around the world, where they stay will be the first chapter in their new lives. For these 20,000 refugees, my hope is that the Airbnb community will provide them with not only a safe place to rest and start over, but also a warm welcome home.”
Airbnb and Airbnb.org are announcing that Airbnb.org will provide temporary housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees
Last week Airbnb provided financial support to relevant agencies to provide emergency temporary accommodation to around 1,000 Afghan refugees through the Airbnb platform, and worked with partners to place 165 refugees in safe housing.
