Airbnb respond to Trump’s travel ban by providing FREE housing
Following the implementation of President Trump's hugely controversial travel ban last month, Brian Chesky resolved to use his position as CEO of Airbnb to assist those who have been displaced by the executive order.
And it sounds like it is paying off.
Airbnb is providing free housing to refugees and anyone not allowed in the US. Stayed tuned for more, contact me if urgent need for housing
— Brian Chesky (@bchesky) January 29, 2017
According to emerging reports this week, more than 100 people who were affected by the ban have, so far, found free housing around the world with the help of the global organisation.
In addition to this, more than 5,000 people have offered to to provide accommodation to displaced people free of charge.
The figures, which were released this week, are representative of the company's aim to assist those in crisis, with recent reports illustrating the extent to which the organisation has assisted the vulnerable in society.
Airbnb is donating to @theIRC @RefugeeAssist & @NILC_org to support refugees & those affected by the ban. Join us: https://t.co/g3PMSkDPug
— Brian Chesky (@bchesky) February 2, 2017
"Airbnb says it has provided ‘over 3,000 nights’ of free housing to relief workers and donated $1 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees," BuzzFeed reported last month.
"The company also invites hosts to ‘offer warm meals/ to refugee families, an initiative it plans to expand in 2017."
Since 2013, Airbnb have provided those in crisis with accommodation while hosts have the option of volunteering their homes.
