Airbnb to provide housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees

On Feb 28, 2022

Home rental company Airbnb Inc said on Monday, its non-profit arm Airbnb.org would offer free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.

According to Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky, “Airbnb and Airbnb.org are working with our Hosts to house up to 100,000 refugees fleeing from Ukraine for free.”

The company will also work with neighbouring European states to provide long-term stays.

Chesky added, “We need help to meet this goal. The greatest need we have is for more people who can offer their homes in nearby countries, including Poland, Germany, Hungary and Romania.”

At least 300,000 Ukrainian refugees have entered the European Union so far after Russia’s invasion of the country, and the bloc needs to prepare for millions more, senior EU and French officials have said.

Airbnb.org, which provides temporary stays for people during crisis, will work closely with governments to help address needs in each country including by providing longer-term stays.

The stays will be funded by Airbnb, donors to the Airbnb.org Refugee Fund and hosts of Airbnb.org.

Reuters