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More than 50 companies promised the White House they would take specific steps to contribute to the end of the refugee crisis in a pledge released Tuesday. 。
The White House launched a call to action asking private sector companies to help with the global crisis in June. At the time, 15 companies signed on. 。
The White House released its full list of signees Tuesday, along with the steps they would take to help refugees worldwide: 。
Airbnb promised it would help Airbnb hosts invite refugees into their homes as a backup to long-term housing. 。
Coursera, the online learning platform, said it would continue its project Coursera for Refugees to help refugees gain access to Coursera classes and secure financial aid.。
Facebook promised to bring Wi-Fi connectivity to 35 locations in Greece, a first point of landing for many refugees, as well as to refugee camps in other places. 。
Google said it would commit funding to primary school education for child refugees in Lebanon. 。
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HP promised to bring education technology to six places where it could reach refugees throughout Lebanon and Jordan. 。
LinkedIn said it would expand its refugee recruitment program, Welcoming Talent, beyond its initial launch in Sweden. 。
Microsoft said it would expand partnerships with the United Nations and NGOs to expand Arabic-to-German language education, support counseling programs and provide technological education to refugees.。
Twitter promised $50,000 in advertising grants to NGOs that help refugees.。
And Uber said it would help refugees find employment as Uber drivers and help them lease cars. 。
And Uber said it would help refugees find employment as Uber drivers and help them lease cars.。
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Plenty of other companies promised to donate money, commission research and hire refugees, among other commitments.。
The White House says these private sector contributions come to $650 million going toward the refugee crisis.。
Worldwide, 21 million people are considered refugees, the White House said in June. 。
The release of the private sector pledge coincided with the Leaders' Summit on Refugees hosted by President Obama at the United Nations on Tuesday. 。