Asylum news and trends

Airbnb Launches New Platform To Help Syrian Refugees, Among Others
Innovation // June 08, 2017

Airbnb has launched a new platform aimed at enabling regular people to host Syrian refugees, refugees in Europe and other people in need, dubbed Open Homes. According to the company, the Airbnb platform lets anyone sign up to host refugee or other person in need by...

Quick Reads
Germany to Deliver Benefits Via Payment Cards Rather Than Cash

April 12, 2024
The German parliament approved legislation Friday (April 12) that calls for benefits to be delivered to asylum seekers on payment cards rather than cash.  This change is meant to limit how these migrants can use the benefits, AP reported Friday. The payment cards will only be able to be used for payments in local shops and services […]

Airbnb Launches New Platform To Help Syrian Refugees, Among Others

June 08, 2017
Airbnb has launched a new platform aimed at enabling regular people to host Syrian refugees, refugees in Europe and other people in need, dubbed Open Homes. According to the company,...