As I&#x27;m sure many of you are aware, Europe is currently &#x27;gripped&#x27; in what is reported to be a Refugee &#x27;crisis&#x27;.
Apparently, since the beginning of the Syrian war, there have been some 3 million people who have fled their country to escape war. People are being driven to extraordinarily dangerous actions, just to save their families. 
So, I have an idea, it&#x27;s superbly fledgling, and really I don&#x27;t have any idea where to begin with it, never mind the skill set currently to implement it - hence why I&#x27;m reaching out to the HN community.  
Reporters go to great lengths to describe how many of the refugees are connected through their smartphones. So I figured, why not create an app, where individuals in communities refugees are congregating, who have room in their homes, could offer shelter and warmth to refugee families for a few nights could open their doors and be paired with somewhere people could stay. A mixture of coachsurfing and airbnb. The expectation would not be for someone to offer a house and &#x27;adopt a family&#x27; - merely to show someone warmth and welcoming vibes.
This is not a solution to the problem of war. Nor is it intended to be a permanent resolution to refugee families problems - it is merely an opportunity to help them feel human once again - to feel safe for a couple of nights and welcome. Often people such as refugees are left to feel sub-human, this would be a chance to integrate them.
I lay no claim to this idea - if someone wishes to take the ball and run with it - fine. This is a problem bigger than any one person. It certainly would not be an idea run for profit however.
If you can help - reply here, or if you would like to be involved, drop an email to jmcclafe@gmail.com (not a real name - just an email set up for the sake of this project)
Help: 
- First, thoughts on the business - am I just being completely stupid?
- How to navigate safety concerns about housing strangers?
- How to develop an app?
- Any help advertising&#x2F;funding?
HN Business Idea – Help Needed: Refugee Crisis