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Emergencybnb is a website that aims at helping vulnerable segments in society find free temporary lodging offered by their neighbors. A test version of the website was published in March 2016, with a catchphrase that read: "Host a refugee or a victim of domestic violence". Due to low traction at its infancy stage, the founder, a Harvard University graduate,[1] resorted to listing his own Washington, D.C. apartment on Airbnb and reimbursed the guests in cash upon arrival.[2] The website has gained media attention and was featured in a number of news portals.

EmergencyBnB has partnered with various organizations helping refugees, domestic violence victims, and trafficking victims around the world.[3]

CNN referred to Emergencybnb as "An army of people who keep their homes and hearts open in case another person needs to walk through".[4]

References

Citations

  1. ^ Szink, Emily (2017). "EmergencyBnB: Providing safe place for refugees and victims of domestic violence".
  2. ^ Stein, Perry (August 25, 2016). "This man launched a website so people can invite refugees to stay in their homes". Washington Post. Washington Post.
  3. ^ Perpetua, Neo (2017). "EmergencyBnB: Want to leave your abuser but fear homelessness? EmergencyBnB is your lifeline".
  4. ^ DeChalus, Camila (October 21, 2016). "An Airbnb for those who need it the most". CNN. CNN. Retrieved 18 January 2017.

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