Opening homes in times of crisis

We partner with our community to offer housing in emergencies, from natural disasters to COVID-19.

75,000 people have found a place to stay in times of crisis since 2012.

Around the world, Airbnb hosts offer support when it’s needed most. Meet the people who make it possible.

How Carmen and her community came together after Hurricane Maria.

We give communities a way to come together when disasters strike. Through Airbnb.org programs, people can offer their homes for free to neighbors who need to evacuate.

Refugees and asylum seekers face many challenges when they move to a new country. Having a free, temporary place to stay helps them have peace of mind as they start their new lives.

Learn how we work with partners like CORE to support equitable vaccine access.

It can take years for a community to fully recover from a major disaster. Airbnb.org helps fund stays for relief workers who are doing critical work to rebuild communities.

Creating a world rooted in belonging: Airbnb.org’s commitments

Today, building upon 8 years of learnings and experiences, we’re announcing a series of commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We help other nonprofits make a lasting impact.

Meet a few partners who helped shape Airbnb.org.

International Medical Corps

IMC provides emergency medical and related services to those affected by disasters worldwide, and provides people with the training they need to move from relief to self-reliance.

internationalmedicalcorps.org

International Rescue Committee

The IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

rescue.org

HIAS

HIAS is a global Jewish nonprofit organization that provides protection and assistance to refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced populations around the world.

hias.org

Build Change

Build Change is a disaster prevention and recovery organization that designs resilient housing solutions with local communities.

buildchange.org

Community Organized Relief Effort

CORE leads disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for communities affected by or vulnerable to crisis.

coreresponse.org

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

IFRC is the world’s largest humanitarian network, comprising 192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies working to save lives and promote dignity around the world.

ifrc.org

Together, we can rebuild.

In August 2018, a string of earthquakes rattled the Indonesian island of Lombok. Relief workers from Mercy Corps were deployed to do recovery work in the area, and found a community and a comfortable place to stay.