Refugee Women Artisanal Craft Production through MADE 51 Initiative

In collaboration with UNHCR under project MADE51, IHT have is working with Afghan Refugees. IHT is a local social enterprise (LSE) registered with MADE51, and we are proud to partner with them to support refugee communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities. Through our collaboration, we aim to empower refugees—particularly women—by training them in traditional embroidery skills and connecting them with market channels where their craftsmanship is valued.

To date, IHT has trained over 2,000 Afghan refugee women across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Rawalpindi. These women are continuously engaged in production, receiving regular work that ensures a stable income stream and helps improve their economic well-being.

MADE51 plays a crucial role by linking these skilled artisans to international markets and global brands, enhancing the visibility and reach of their handcrafted products. As a result of this joint effort, IHT has successfully fulfilled multiple orders in collaboration with renowned partners such as RICE (Hong Kong), UNIQLO, and vendors across the UK, Austria, and beyond.

Together, we are building pathways to economic resilience and dignity for displaced communities through the power of craft and market inclusion.