Join the MADE51 pledge: a collective commitment to bring refugee craftsmanship to the world
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The refugee crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time – with over 110 million people now living in forced displacement.
There is an urgent need for a whole-of-society approach to address this humanitarian crisis.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling upon the private sector and donors to support refugees by joining the MADE51 pledge.
The MADE51 Pledge
The MADE51 pledge urges the private sector to utilize their supply chain and core business strengths to bring positive and lasting impact for refugees.
The pledge will collate the commitments of private sector companies, donors, and MADE51 social enterprise partners to drive economic inclusion of refugees in the artisan sector.
Through collection action, we aim to bring together commitments totalling:
- 15 million USD in refugee-made product orders, enabling refugees to earn income through craft
- 5 million USD in pro-bono support to drive greater market access for refugee-made products
- 9 million USD in funding to help MADE51 operate and reach new countries and artisan groups
If this commitment is realised and implemented by 2027, the expected outcome is:
- 15,000 refugees earning income working in Fair Trade conditions with social enterprises in their host countries
- 60,000 artisan beneficiaries supported through increased household income
- Over 4 million people and 50,000 new customers reached through products and associated stories, helping promote acceptance and public support for forcibly displaced people
MADE51 provides a sustainable model for social and economic inclusion of refugees. By supporting the MADE51 Pledge, companies and donors will make a significant difference in the lives of refugees who need livelihoods opportunities to sustain themselves and flourish.
Join the MADE51 Pledge and make a lasting difference in the lives of refugees.
Click here for more information on the MADE51 Pledge.