Airbnb said this week it will offer free, short-term housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion. The program will be backed by Airbnb.org, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and funded by donors and hosts. — The Real Deal
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced the move on Twitter, calling for people to offer their homes in nearby countries, including Poland, Germany, Hungary, and Romania. This comes as an estimated 660,000 refugees have so far fled Ukraine, with the U.N. refugee agency predicting that this figure could rise to 4 million by July. The agency believes this may be the largest refugee crisis of this century.
1. Airbnb and https://t.co/enqjlQB0rH are working with our Hosts to house up to 100,000 refugees fleeing from Ukraine, for free
— Brian Chesky(@bchesky) February 28, 2022
According to The Real Deal, Airbnb will work closely with European governments to coordinate hosting, including offering long-term stays where possible. The organization is also accepting donations, which can be made here.
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We cannot tech our way out of this crisis, but enjoy the cheap PR while it's available. Now you can feel better about tearing apart neighborhoods through the encouragement of profit-seeking behavior.
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