Airbnb Community Fund supports Sungai Watch’s work in Indonesia
Key Takeaways
- The Airbnb Community Fund will distribute $100 million to communities by the end of 2030.
- In the Fund’s fourth year, over 160 organizations across 30+countries will receive donations totaling more than $8.5 million USD.
- Sungai Watch in Indonesia will receive a grant to support its environmental initiatives.
- The fund will enable Sungai Watch to implement better waste management solutions, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen community engagement to create lasting change.
Key Takeaways
- The Airbnb Community Fund will distribute $100 million to communities by the end of 2030.
- In the Fund’s fourth year, over 160 organizations across 30+countries will receive donations totaling more than $8.5 million USD.
- Sungai Watch in Indonesia will receive a grant to support its environmental initiatives.
- The fund will enable Sungai Watch to implement better waste management solutions, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen community engagement to create lasting change.
Airbnb is proud to announce the latest recipients of Airbnb Community Fund grants, including Sungai Watch, an environmental organization from Indonesia dedicated to tackling the issue of plastic pollution in rivers. This grant will support Sungai Watch’s critical efforts to address waste management challenges and improve the environmental health of the country’s waterways.
Launched in 2020, the Airbnb Community Fund is a $100 million initiative to directly support local communities and the people who live there. Each year, Airbnb donates to organizations that are supporting and strengthening communities around the world, including donations made in partnership with local hosts in many of these communities.
Each year, Airbnb partners with hosts to identify important issues and many of the non-profit organizations to receive donations. Airbnb hosts are deeply connected to their communities and by involving them in this process, Airbnb aims for the Fund to drive meaningful local impact. As in previous years, hosts helped direct a majority of the donations.
Airbnb hosts are deeply connected to their communities and by involving them in this process, Airbnb aims for the Fund to have a meaningful impact where it’s needed most.
Amanpreet Bajaj, Country Head, Airbnb Southeast and India, said, “At Airbnb, we believe in the power of community and are proud to support Sungai Watch in their mission to reduce plastic pollution and protect Indonesia’s rivers. Their commitment to sustainable environmental practices and community-based solutions aligns closely with our values, and this grant will enable them to expand their impact. The Airbnb Community Fund is dedicated to empowering organizations that drive meaningful change, and we are excited to support their journey toward a cleaner and more sustainable future.”
Sam Bencheghib, Co-Founder, Sungai Watch, shared, “We are truly grateful to be selected as a recipient of the 2025 Airbnb Community Fund. This support will help us strengthen our daily operations and empower our team on the ground as we continue tackling Indonesia’s waste challenges. With these additional resources, we can improve cleanup initiatives, maintain essential infrastructure, and deepen community engagement. While there’s still much work to be done, this grant is a meaningful step in sustaining our efforts toward cleaner rivers and a plastic-free Indonesia.”
The Airbnb Community Fund in action
To date, the Airbnb Community Fund has distributed more than $36 million to organizations in nearly 70 countries, with hosts providing input each year. To learn more about the Airbnb Community Fund, please visit the website.
This year’s Airbnb Community Fund grants were distributed from July 2024 through early 2025. Airbnb works with grantmaking partners to support due diligence and facilitate payment to many nonprofit grantees.