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Refugee Market

Refugee Market – Empowering lives through trade
The Refugee Market is a vibrant physical and virtual space where refugee entrepreneurs showcase their talent, creativity, and resilience through a wide range of products and services.
Physical Market – A space for connection and community
Located in the heart of refugee-hosting communities, our physical market is a safe, welcoming space where refugees:
• Sell handmade crafts, clothing, food, and everyday essentials
• Offer professional services such as tailoring, hairdressing, repairs, and more
• Build networks with local buyers, NGOs, and support organizations
• Gain business skills and confidence through direct customer interaction
This market is more than just a place to shop; it is a space of dignity, dialogue, and solidarity.
Virtual Market – Bridging borders through digital inclusion
Our online platform allows refugee vendors to reach global audiences by selling:
• Handcrafted goods
• Digital services (graphic design, translations, tutoring, etc.)
• Personalized products and experiences
Buyers from around the world can browse by category, read vendor stories, and make secure purchases, knowing that every transaction helps a refugee rebuild their life.
Why It Matters
By supporting the Refugee Market, you are not just buying a product. You are:
• Investing in livelihoods
• Restoring dignity through economic opportunity
• Empowering displaced individuals and families to thrive
Together, we can transform compassion into action—one purchase, one story, one future at a time.

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Five Years of Refugee-Led Action, Protection, Innovation and Digital Resilience

Five Years of Refugee-Led Action, Protection, Innovation and Digital Resilience

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Evidence gathering (updated 0n 18/08/2026)

Digital Security Incidents Handled: 1270
HRDs & Journalists supported: 407
Protection Cases:
Received: 12
Supported: 4
Resource Center Records : 404
RC Persons visited: 149
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  • Digital Security Helpline (Signal & WhatsApp : +256 200986996)
  • About us
    • Vision
    • Mission
    • Strategy
    • What we offer
  • Protection
    • Emergency Protection Program
    • Anonymous Human Rights Violations Reporting System in Africa
  • Information Integrity
  • Helpline
    • Digital Security and Digital Rights
    • Digital Security Helpdesk
  • Research & Policy / AI
  • Refugee Market
    • Refugee Market
    • Shop
  • Contact us