The Made51 pledge
Pledge your support
to MADE51
UNHCR invites the private sector and donors to join the MADE51 Pledge, launched at the Global Refugee Forum in 2023.
The MADE51 Pledge calls on businesses and supporters to use their supply chains, core expertise, and resources to create sustainable and lasting opportunities for refugees. By committing to the MADE51 Pledge, companies, donors, and social enterprises join a collective effort to drive the inclusion of refugees in the global creative economy.
The MADE51 Pledge is also embedded in UNHCR’s broader Mega Pledge on Economic Inclusion and Social Protection, strengthening its alignment with global efforts to support refugees.
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Our ambition
Through collective action, MADE51 aims to achieve the following by 2027:
- 15 million USD in refugee-made product orders, enabling refugees to earn income through their craft
- 5 million USD in pro bono support to increase market access for refugee-made products
- 9 million USD in funding to scale MADE51’s operations, expanding to new countries and artisan groups
Future impact
If these goals are met, outcomes will include:
- 15,000 refugees earning income working in Fair Trade conditions with social enterprises
- 60,000 artisan beneficiaries supported through increased household income
- Over 4 million people and 50,000 new customers reached through products and storytelling, helping promote acceptance and solidarity for forcibly displaced people
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The MADE51 Pledge in action
To join the MADE51 Pledge as a business or supporter, you commit to:
Support refugee-made products
Order and deliver MADE51 products while sharing their stories with your customers.
Offer pro bono support
Contribute your expertise in areas such as marketing, design, logistics or operations to help expand MADE51’s reach and efficiency.
Commit funding
Provide dedicated financial support to help MADE51 scale its operations, empower more artisans, and promote the economic inclusion of refugees globally.
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Why join the
MADE51 Pledge?
Ethical assurance
Your commitment supports a transparent supply chain that adheres to Fair Trade principles and UNHCR protection standards.
Brand alignment
Collaborate with MADE51 to tell a meaningful story of social responsibility and purpose.
Measurable impact
Be part of a collective effort that transforms lives and celebrates the creativity of refugees.