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Airbnb.org’s mission is to unlock the power of sharing space, resources, and support in times of crisis. Together, Airbnb.org & Airbnb have helped connect over 300,000 people with temporary stays during environmental and humanitarian crises. This has included refugees and asylum seekers fleeing Ukraine and Afghanistan, people displaced by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, people impacted by the fires on Maui, and so many others. Six things to know about Airbnb.org: ✅ The work started under Airbnb's Open Homes program in 2012; it transitioned to Airbnb.org, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in December 2020 ✅ Airbnb.org guests never pay for their Airbnb.org stays. ✅ We work with nonprofits and government agencies who refer guests to Airbnb.org and may provide many other forms of support during a stay. ✅ More than 92,000 Hosts in 189 countries and regions have signed up to be Airbnb.org Hosts. Look for the “Airbnb.org Supporter” badge on their profiles. ✅ Recurring donations from Airbnb Hosts provide a significant portion of our funding. ✅ Airbnb, Inc. covers Airbnb.org’s operational costs, so 100% of donations go toward supporting our nonprofit partners and covering the cost of temporary stays.

🥹 Take us back!  Exactly one month ago, we were on the banks of the river Seine in Paris with the Refugee Olympic Team enjoying an evening at La Maison Airbnb on Jardins de Pont Neuf, in an event co-organised by Airbnb, Airbnb.org and the Olympic Refuge Foundation. Airbnb.org created personalized drawings of each of the 37 athletes of the Refugee Olympic Team, which were used to decorate the beautiful boat setting. ⛴️🎨 Speaking at the event, Jojo Ferris, Head of ORF said: “Much like Airbnb, the Refugee Olympic Team was born out of an idea – a different way of seeing the world. As Airbnb and the Olympic Refuge Foundation we are aligned on our values and commitment to creativity and through this shared approach of collaboration we will continue to work together to find a sense of belonging for young people affected by displacement." Airbnb and Airbnb.org support the work of the ORF having donated financially and in kind to the Foundation and allowing all 74 Refugee Athlete Scholarship-holders to benefit from the Airbnb Athlete Travel Grant. Airbnb has also supported previous members of the Refugee Olympic Team with temporary housing to allow them to pursue their education and training. 🏡✈️🎓 Thank you to Airbnb and Airbnb.org for the ongoing support and making Paris extra special for the athletes through these beautiful memories. ❤ 🎨 Designs by the talented Nathan Bell

“The message I have for all refugees in the world is to believe in yourself.” Congratulations to Guillaume Junior Atangana, who won a bronze medal for the Refugee Paralympic Team in the 400m T11 with guide Donard Ndim Nyamjua 🥉 Airbnb.org and Airbnb are committed to supporting refugees and other displaced people. As part of that commitment, Airbnb is proud to be the Official Partner of the Refugee Paralympic team for Paris 2024. https://lnkd.in/gTzBM-hX

Congratulations to Zakia Khudadadi, who made Paralympic history by becoming the first Refugee Paralympic Team athlete to ever win a medal! Read more about her story: https://lnkd.in/gVH6rJ53 Airbnb is proud to be the Official Partner of the Refugee Paralympic Team for Paris 2024, building on a longstanding commitment from Airbnb and Airbnb.org to support refugees and other displaced people.

Earlier this year, massive floods displaced 600,000 people and destroyed 200,000 homes in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Two-time Paralympic fencer Vanderson Chaves was among those forced to evacuate. He lost everything in his home, including his fencing equipment, medals, and passport, and thought he might miss his chance to qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Airbnb.org provided Vanderson free, temporary housing in a wheelchair-accessible home near his training center, which allowed him to keep preparing for the Games. During his Airbnb.org stay, Vanderson learned that he made Brazil’s Paralympic team. The Paralympics start today and you can watch Vanderson compete starting September 3 at 13:00 CET 🥇 Learn more about how Airbnb.org has supported hundreds of thousands of people like Vanderson with free, temporary housing: https://lnkd.in/gK8dgf8e

We can’t wait to cheer on the Refugee Paralympic Team as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games commence next week 🏅 This year eight incredible athletes and two guide runners will compete as part of the largest Refugee Paralympic Team, representing the more than 100 million displaced people around the world and the more than one billion people with disabilities worldwide. “This allows us to have peace of mind, and in terms of strength, to have the budget for travel for competitions, and eliminating our economic worries so that we can focus on sport.” - Zakia Khudadadi, Para taekwondo, who will compete in her second successive Paralympic Games representing the Refugee Paralympic Team Since Airbnb.org was founded in 2020, we have worked with hosts and organizations around the world to provide over 1.4 million nights of free, temporary housing to more than 210,000 refugees and asylum seekers. Alongside Airbnb, we support the important work of the International Paralympic Committee and their commitment to build a movement where displaced people can enjoy the benefit of sports. https://lnkd.in/gkF75hyb

Just a few days are left to join the Refugee Pride: 365 movement, just like our incredible partners at Airbnb.org! 💚 Our grant partners enable ORAM to protect, empower, and advocate for LGBTIQ refugees worldwide. ORAM first teamed up with Airbnb.org in 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, to provide safe and secure housing for LGBTIQ Ukrainian refugees. Last year alone, ORAM provided over 4,000 nights of safe housing to over 200 LGBTIQ refugees from Ukraine, thanks to Airbnb.org's unwavering support. The success of this short-term housing program was the catalyst for launching an emergency housing initiative for LGBTIQ refugees in Nairobi, Kenya. Thank you to Airbnb.org for your year-round commitment to protecting LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers. You, too, can join Airbnb.org to make a lasting difference by joining the Refugee Pride: 365 movement: https://buff.ly/3xrQAqK

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Christoph Gorder, the executive director of Airbnb.org, recently shared insights into the organization's mission, challenges, and future goals. With his extensive background in global humanitarian initiatives, Gorder brings a unique perspective to this tech-driven nonprofit. #Housing #Airbnb #BusinessofGiving