Air BNB is doing what it can to help Afghan refugees all over the world. According to MSNBC
The refugees will be housed in properties listed on Airbnb’s platform and the stays will be funded by Airbnb, Chesky said on Twitter, without specifying exactly how much the company plans to spend on the commitment or how long refugees will be housed for.
The U.S. said Monday it has evacuated roughly 48,000 people from Afghanistan in recent days, while thousands are still trying to escape, fearing reprisals from the Taliban militants now in power.
The main exit point is Kabul airport, where huge crowds have been gathering in the sweltering heat. The Taliban has set an airlift deadline of Aug. 31 and there are concerns many who want to leave the country won’t be able to.
“The displacement and resettlement of Afghan refugees in the U.S. and elsewhere is one of the biggest humanitarian crises of our time,” said Chesky. “We feel a responsibility to step up.”
He added: “I hope this inspires other business leaders to do the same. There’s no time to waste.”
Chesky urged Airbnb hosts to “reach out” to him if they want to host a refugee family and pledged to connect them with the right people at the company.
Companies of all shapes and sizes rush to show their support to victims in times of a major crisis; it’s an opportunity to be charitable and boost public relations in the process.
Starting today, Airbnb will begin housing 20,000 Afghan refugees globally for free.
— Brian Chesky (@bchesky) August 24, 2021
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To make this happen, we are working closely with https://t.co/enqjlQB0rH, NGOs, and partners orgs on the ground to support the most pressing needs.
— Brian Chesky (@bchesky) August 24, 2021
Twitter reactions:
People are absolutely right to ask why you aren’t doing this for the current homeless population of the US. Honestly this just shows your capability to help the people that have been hurting for a long fucking time.
— Kalle (@kalleostman) August 24, 2021
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As a refugee advocate with 25 years of experience working on these issues, I am truly overwhelmed and inspired by Airbnb’s exemplary generosity and leadership on the refugee cause!
— Maureen White (@MaureenWhite) August 24, 2021
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