What is MADE51?

MADE51 is an international initiative launched by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to support refugee artisans around the world. By connecting craft skills with global markets, MADE51 helps preserve cultural heritage and offers artisans opportunities to earn income through their own skills. Every product tells a story of resilience, skill and hope — of people rebuilding their lives far from home.

A Global Network of Skilled Artisans

MADE51 works with local social enterprises to provide refugee artisans with work opportunities, training and access to international markets. This cooperation supports artisans’ opportunities to use their skills and earn income through their craft. Each MADE51 product carries the cultural identity of its maker — a unique combination of craftsmanship, tradition and a human story.

Why Mifuko Is Proud to Collaborate with MADE51

Mifuko is proud to be part of the MADE51 network. Fair trade, support for artisans’ livelihood opportunities and an appreciation of craftsmanship bring Mifuko and MADE51 together. Together, we support refugee artisans by providing work opportunities and bringing their products to international markets.

For Mifuko, this partnership is a concrete way to support refugee artisans’ work and bring their skills to new markets. The partnership highlights the artisans’ creativity, cultural heritage and craftsmanship while supporting their opportunities to earn a livelihood through their own skills.

10 principles

Read more about the ten fair trade principles that every WFTO member organisation must follow.

Sustainability

Learn more about Mifuko’s social and environmental work and the concrete actions behind it

Mifuko Trust

Mifuko Trust was founded to tackle poverty and increase the well-being of our artisans.

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