
"From Refugees to You: UNHCR Shop Teams Up with Made51"
This beautiful set of three completes your holiday decorating with each ornament handcrafted by Syrian refugee artisans. These ornaments represent hope and resiliency and are a symbol of solidarity with the refugee community.
The Vibrant Butterfly: Crafted by Syrian refugees living in Lebanon. This richly embroidered butterfly is a metaphor for transformation and rebirth, and represents the vibrant culture refugees contribute to their host communities. Made in partnership with Rim N Roll.
The Brave Ibis: Crafted by Syrian refugee women living in Turkey. The Northern Bald Ibis is the national bird of Syria, representing brilliance and splendor since the times of Ancient Egypt. Critically endangered, only a few of these brave birds can still be found. Made in partnership with Bebemoss.
The Quirky Cat: Crafted by refugees from Syria living in Armenia. This little cat is hand-felted using local sheep wool. The design is inspired by a rare Armenian breed that often has two different coloured eyes and is known for its freedom-loving character. Made in partnership with HDIF.
The UNHCR Shop is committed to supporting country offices worldwide with visibility items necessary for protection purposes, as well as promoting the UNHCR's mandate through the supply of promotional items that raise awareness of refugee issues. Our team is based in Budapest and has been diligently working to streamline operations, optimize our warehouse, and implement cost-efficient processes over the past few months. We focus on sustainability, customer service and creativity, and believe that through our efforts, we can help make a positive impact while providing essential items for UNHCR operations, colleagues and promoting our mandate.