Airbnb.org Provides Free Temporary Housing to 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees

TLDR Airbnb.org is offering free temporary housing to 100,000 refugees fleeing from Ukraine, showcasing the company's commitment to humanitarian efforts and support during global crises. This initiative allows anyone with extra space to sign up and help match refugees in need, highlighting the positive impact businesses like Airbnb can have on communities.

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00:00 Airbnb.org is providing free temporary housing to 100,000 refugees fleeing from Ukraine, with bookings totaling approximately $15 million.
04:23 Airbnb.org offered free temporary housing to 100,000 refugees fleeing from Ukraine after Russia's invasion on February 24th.
08:34 Airbnb.org has a history of providing humanitarian housing in times of need, with local partners on the ground facilitating the matching process between refugees and hosts.
12:33 People don't need to be existing hosts to participate in Airbnb.org's housing initiatives, as anyone with extra space can sign up to help match refugees in need.
16:29 Companies, including tech firms like Airbnb, are increasingly expected to benefit society and communities they operate in, with many organizations, both tech and non-tech, stepping up to help in various global crises such as the situation in Ukraine.
20:24 Businesses can benefit from doing good by improving relationships with communities and governments, as seen in Airbnb.org's efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees.
24:24 A woman in a refugee camp finds safety in a mud hut after fleeing Burundi, prompting a deeper interest in global issues and inspiring creative solutions like nuclear energy.
28:31 Airbnb.org is committed to housing 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and is working to increase support through their platform.
32:12 Rose's story exemplifies the importance of tenacity in building a successful business and scaling it effectively.
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