'Providing homes for 20,000 Afghan refugees for free,' Airbnb announces


by NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan

On August 25, 2021, Airbnb, a private lodging service, announced plans to provide free housing to 20,000 refugees in Afghanistan. Housing assistance will be provided by the owner of the property registered for the company's service, which will provide refugees with housing that accepts refugees, and Airbnb will take over the accommodation costs.

The Airbnb community's support for Afghan refugees
https://news.airbnb.com/afghan-refugees/

Airbnb plans to temporarily house 20,000 Afghan refugees
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/24/airbnb-plans-to-temporarily-house-20000-afghan-refugees.html

Airbnb to help house up to 20,000 Afghan refugees | Airbnb | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/aug/24/airbnb-help-house-afghan-refugees

In August 2021, the Taliban , an militant armed group, seized control of Afghanistan as the U.S. military, which had been responsible for stabilizing Afghanistan's security for many years, withdrew. As a result, citizens who are afraid of the Taliban's rule are rushing to borders and airports to escape from the country.

The following article summarizes how many people are actually at the airport in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, but please be aware that there are also shocking images such as people falling from an aircraft that took off.

Satellite photos of crowds rushing to Kabul airport to escape Afghanistan will be released --GIGAZINE



The U.S. government announced on August 23 that it had 'evacuated about 48,000 people from Afghanistan so far,' but many still escape as the August 31 withdrawal deadline approaches. It is reported that they are trying.

In response, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced on August 25 that he plans to provide free housing to a total of 20,000 Afghan refugees worldwide. The support is part of the charity of Airbnb.org, a non-profit organization founded by the company. In addition, Chesky CEO himself will donate private funds to Airbnb.org.



Refugees will be housed in properties listed on Airbnb's platform, and accommodation will be borne by Airbnb. No specific plans have been made for where and for how long refugees will be accommodated, but Airbnb will work with resettlement agencies and partner companies to come up with appropriate support measures. And.

'We will cover the cost of accommodation, but without the generous help of our hosts, we will not be able to help. If you are willing to accept refugee families, please contact us. Thank you, 'he said, calling for cooperation in refugee assistance.

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