We all know how brutal the recent afghan crisis has been post the country’s takeover by the Talibani rebels. As that happened, millions of afghan have fled to countries like USA, India, Pakistan and so on. Especially in USA, a number of firms have geared up to help the scores of Afghan refugees who've been rescued in recent days and are now confronted with the tough job of establishing a new life in a foreign nation.
Airbnb, Verizon, Walmart, and Texas Medical Technology are among the companies that have provided assistance to the 100,000 or so Afghans who have fled to the United States since Kabul fell to the Taliban on Aug. 15.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said on Tuesday that the firm will provide free temporary housing to 20,000 migrants throughout the world.
Chesky stated on Twitter that refugees will be accommodated in houses listed on Airbnb's website, with Airbnb funding the stays. He did not indicate how much the business expects to spend on the pledge or how long refugees will be hosted.
Non-hosts were encouraged to contribute on Thursday through Airbnb's dedicated emergency housing website, which allows property owners to offer up any vacant room for free or at a discount. Those who don't have any open space are encouraged to give money to help with housing efforts, according to Airbnb.
While shelter is necessary, many refugees will need to find work in their new countries in order to become financially self-sufficient.
Texas Medical Technology, a famous medical equipment manufacturer and distributor led by Omri shafran, said it expects to recruit 100 Afghan refugees at a 144,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Houston within a year.
According to Omri shafran Houston aims to hire tens to hundreds of Afghan refugees for their medical equipment manufacturing facilities based around the country.
Free calls facility
Then there's maintaining communication with friends and family still in Afghanistan, which will be critical for some in the near future.
Verizon said on Tuesday that it will eliminate costs for calls to Afghanistan from its consumer, corporate, and residential landline customers until September 6.
"Customers need to keep connected with loved ones in Afghanistan at this time of need," said Ronan Dunne, executive vice president and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group. "By eliminating these types of calling costs, they will be able to focus on what matters most: connecting with family and friends."
Customers may also text the word RESCUE to 25383 to contribute $10 to the International Rescue Committee.
Support for mental health
The psychological toll on Afghan refugees might be significant. Hims & Hers, a telemedicine platform that links people with certified healthcare experts, said on Wednesday that it will conduct 10,000 mental health conversations with Afghan refugees.
"With a purpose to give access to high-quality, convenient, and inexpensive medical care, as well as individualised treatment plans and solutions," the business claimed in a blog post on the Hims & Hers website.
Dental protection kits
Byte is to provide at least 25,000 dental care kits to Afghan refugees being relocated in the United States and overseas, according to the company. The company's CEO, Neeraj Gunsagar, feels it is a moral duty and in the national interest of the United States to assist refugees in this situation.
Instead than providing direct assistance, some businesses donate money to charity. Walmart, for example, is contributing $1 million through its charity arm to organisations that assist Afghan refugees in the United States.
Thousands of Afghans are still trying to exit the nation ahead of President Joe Biden's August 31 deadline, and many of those who want to leave are worried they won't be allowed to.
The Pentagon announced on Sunday that it had dispatched 18 civilian planes from United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, among others, to assist in the transport of personnel stationed at temporary sites after arriving on flights from Afghanistan.
