How can I host a refugee from Afghanistan?

How can I host a refugee from Afghanistan?
6 Ways to Welcome Our Afghan Allies

Donate to your local resettlement organization or sign up to volunteer.
Donate your unused airline miles to cover the cost of an Afghan family’s flight to their new home.
Sign up to donate temporary housing.
Help meet needs on the Welcome Exchange.
Offer a job.

6 Ways to Welcome Our Afghan Allies
  1. Donate to your local resettlement organization or sign up to volunteer.
  2. Donate your unused airline miles to cover the cost of an Afghan family’s flight to their new home.
  3. Sign up to donate temporary housing.
  4. Help meet needs on the Welcome Exchange.
  5. Offer a job.

Can I offer my home to refugees?

There are two main ways that you can rent your home to newly arrived refugees. You can offer your property to a Community Sponsorship Group or you can offer it to your council (if they are participating in a resettlement scheme).

Does Airbnb pay hosts for refugees?

Understanding Airbnb’s commitment

Provide dedicated support and Airbnb’s Host damage protection and Host liability insurance to Hosts of refugee stays. Supply services, technology, and additional funds to Airbnb.org to make these stays possible.

Can I sponsor a refugee?

There is currently no way to sponsor a refugee to come to the U.S., but there are other ways you can help. U.S. citizens have a certain amount of power to sponsor foreign-born people to obtain visas for permanent U.S. residence, otherwise known as green cards.

How can I host a refugee from Afghanistan? – Related Questions

Can I host a refugee family?

Yes, as long as the guest is engaged with the asylum process or has right to remain. All of our guests have to be, so for most hosts there are no legal issues. There are some exceptions, e.g. hosts who work for the security services.