MADE51

Since: 2018 

Who: UNCHR, WFTO 

Objective: promote the economic inclusion of refugees in the global artisan value chain.

MADE51, Market Access, Design and Empowerment for Refugee Artisans – is a global, collaborative initiative designed to connect refugee artisans with markets. By modernising traditional skills, building business acumen, partnering with social enterprises, and linking with retail brands and buyers. UNHCR the UN Refugee Agency is partnering with WFTO and other stakeholders to connect refugee-made artisan products with international markets.

In our sixth year of WFTO’s partnership with UNHCR, the initiative has become operational in 25 countries with 11 countries currently under the exploration stage. Drawing on its 34-year experience working with SMEs and 11 years of expertise in verifying business models with our Guarantee System, our WFTO team is ensuring an objective selection for LSEs (Local Social Enterprises) working with refugees under Fair Trade conditions, to streamline their entry to the WFTO community.