Want to donate directly to Ukrainians on the ground? Consider booking an Airbnb. The company is waiving all fees involved.
, though they have no intention of going to the war-torn nation. The reason: It’s a fast way to get cash donations to Ukrainian locals.
During the 48-hour period from March 2 to March 3, Airbnb users from different countries booked more than 61,000 nights, at a booking value topping nearly $2 million. More than half — 34,000 nights — were booked by Airbnb users in the United States. Over the same period, more than 8,000 nights were booked by users in the United Kingdom and nearly 3,000 nights were booked by Canadians, according to Airbnb.
In a Twitter thread last Monday, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wrote that “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.
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