Three young Dutch start-up entrepreneurs have launched a website to find temporary accommodation for refugees fleeing to Europe, modelled on the popular Airbnb home rental site. But on Refugee Hero, created in just four days and launched on Monday, no money changes hands. Instead private individuals, and organisations such as churches, schools and mosques, can advertise how much space they can spare for free, and leave a contact phone number for migrants seeking accommodation to…
Dutch team launches free ‘Airbnb’ site for refugees
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