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    Airbnb Community Fund Donates ₦13 Billion to Nonprofits Worldwide

    In a bid to strengthen communities worldwide, Airbnb has announced the recipients of its annual Community Fund grants for 2025.

    This year, the initiative will distribute over ₦13 billion ($8.5 million USD) to more than 160 nonprofits across 30 countries globally.

    Among the beneficiaries are six organisations in Africa, where efforts focus on economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and combating abuse and exploitation.

    Launched in 2020, the Airbnb Community Fund is a ₦153 billion ($100 million USD) initiative aimed at directly supporting communities and residents globally. By 2030, the Fund is projected to disburse its full ₦153 billion commitment.

    Each year, Airbnb collaborates with local hosts to nominate and select nonprofit organisations for funding. Hosts act as key contributors, leveraging their deep understanding of community needs to guide impactful donations.

    African Recipients Leading Change

    This year, funding was allocated to nonprofits tackling pressing social issues. Among the African beneficiaries are:

    Digify Africa, South Africa: Empowering young people with digital skills for economic growth.

    AfriLabs, Nigeria: Supporting entrepreneurs with funding and networks for scaling businesses.

    Children of Africa, Kenya: Advocating for vocational training and education for underprivileged girls.

    Global Give Back Circle, Kenya: Providing vulnerable girls and young women with opportunities for transformative community impact.

    Qhakaza Mohare, Chief Operating Officer of Digify Africa, praised Airbnb’s contribution, emphasizing its role in expanding initiatives and creating sustainable impacts in underserved communities.

    Global Impact

    To date, the Airbnb Community Fund has distributed over ₦55 billion ($36 million USD) to nonprofits in nearly 70 countries, with hosts driving much of its success.

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