Lebanon bombing tragedy

[Ramzi16]

Dear Airbnb team,

first of all, I hope every one of you are staying safe through the corona pandemic. Secondly, I wanted to share with you an idea concerning the tragic incident that happened in Lebanon two days ago that damaged many Lebanese houses and left them homeless on the streets. My idea is based on your Covid-19 responders initiative where you can apply the same concept but for the Lebanese currently residing on the streets.

Thank you and stay safe!

@Airbnb 

[Ria16]

@Ramzi16 

I hope that @Airbnb does set up a response to this. I am so very saddened to see such devastation.

kia kaha  Lebanon 

[Ria16]

Ps I can donate my super host voucher @Airbnb 

[Ramzi16]

@Ria16Thank you, dear.

[Ramzi16]

@Ria16I hope so too! Thank you so much for your reply and your concern.

[Helen3]

@Ramzi16 

It was so devastating to see what happened to your beautiful country when the chemical explosions in Beirut brought devastation to the city such a tragic loss of life.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/aug/04/beirut-explosion-huge-blast-port-lebanon-capital

Airbnb has an Open Homes programme for those who have lost their homes.

I do hope Airbnb opens it up to those in Beirut who have lost everything 

@Nick  can you confirm.

[Ramzi16]

@Helen3 

Yes, it was a huge devastation to the people of Beirut, and we as citizens are trying all our best to help each other out, and that's why I came up with this initiative in order to help the homeless people that where effected by this explosion.

I hope so too, and thank you for your reply and concern!

[Nick]

Hello @Ramzi16 @Helen3 

Together with the rest of the world I've been in complete shock and feel great sadness regarding what happened in this beautiful city of Lebanon. I've seen the topic and tag earlier today, and although my first thought was about Open Houses as well, I wanted to double-check with our HQ because of the seriousness of the situation. The team is still examining all the different options, trying to see what will be the best course of action on this. Rest assured I'll let you know as soon as I have an update. 

[Ria16]

@Nick  Any updates? 

[Tony1162]

Hello .  any update on helps for hosts

[Tony1162]

@Nick 

[Helen3]

Hi @Nick 

While Airbnb is considering options, can those who have become homeless in Beirut as a result of this tragedy currently use the open homes programme?

[Yadira22]

Hello @Ramzi16 

Thank you for talking about this, my best friend is Lebanese and currently in Beirut, outside of the explosion (which is already so heartbreaking and terrible), the financial crisis, food shortages, political uprising etc its all so devastating. 

Here are a list of sources for helping- hoping this gains for traction and the necessary aid is reached in time. 

Donations:

Lebanese Red Cross

http://www.redcross.org.lb/SubPage.aspx?pageid=1370&PID=158

Lebanese Food Bank:

https://lebanesefoodbank.org/

Location of Victims and Help the Homeless

A. Shelters

https://twitter.com/innterstaellar/status/1290734351219429377

https://twitter.com/innterstaellar/status/1290734351219429377

B. Locate Victims

https://www.instagram.com/locatevictimsbeirut/?hl=en

Blood Donations and Medical Services

Lebanese Red Cross- have sent an urgent plea for blood donations right now

http://www.redcross.org.lb/SubPage.aspx?pageid=317

Daleel Al Thawra Urgent Blood Donation

https://www.daleelthawra.com/category/urgent-needs/

If anyone finds other sources etc please also link them here. 

Thank you and stay safe. Will be praying for Lebanon. 

Yadira 

[Ramzi16]

@Yadira22 

Yeah, the last 9 months were difficult for the Lebanese people, and come to this explosion made it even worse!

Thank you for sharing the resources and your concern.

[Helen3]

@Yadira22  thanks so much for sharing these helpful resources.

@Ramzi16 I can't imagine how difficult it is for your country at the moment. I have made a donation to the Red Cross to help in some small way.