Shop collectible gifts made by women in war-torn regions
This collection is made by refugee women trained in the art of amigurumi, crochet, tote weaving and pottery making with Refugee Protection International (RPI)'s humanitarian funding and our community training partners Multi Aid Programs, Kids Paradise, URDA & Odessa Charity "Way Home"
Your Impact
Refugee Protection International has sold 32,200 products at artisan markets across New England, 95% made by refugee women in 4 countries and regranted up to 93% of profits toward livelihoods, education, nutrition & health services for some 76,000 war-affected women and children.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity founded in 2015 to provide humanitarian aid and protection to civilians in and near conflict zones in collaboration with refugee-led and community-led partners. Nearly 1 million civilians have benefited from our support through traveling staff and implementing partners.
Shop Refugee-made Products
Video: We fund crochet training with partner MAPs for refugee women on the Lebanese-Syrian Border
How your purchase improves the lives of war-affected women and children
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Collect Refugee-Made Gifts by Women Living in Regions of Conflict
Each item is handmade by war-displaced women in Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Ukraine who have been trained in Refugee Protection International's donor-funded livelihoods collaboration with overseas training partners Multi Aid Programs, Kids Paradise, The Way Home Odessa Charity Foundation, and previously the Union of Relief and Development Associations. Â
To support our humanitarian programs benefiting civilians in Gaza and other war-torn regions, please consider donating and learning more at RefugeeProtection.orgÂ
We know that suffering has no borders and our hearts go out to all victims of war. We will expand to more regions in conflict with your generosity.
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Empower Displaced Women, Educate Children & Expand Medical Care
Your purchase supports refugee women's income, skills training and dignity in countries in and near conflict, as well as impartial schools for displaced children, malnutrition screening and treatment, mental and physical health care, hygiene and food aid in their communities.Â
Thank you for being a part of all we do to show kindness to those who have experienced trauma and displacement.
To shop in-person for refugee-made gifts in one-of-a-kind colors and styles, visit RPI's booth at Boston's Snowport Holiday Market (Nov 7-Dec 28) and the New England Christmas Festival (Nov 7-9) at Mohegan Sun in CT. See our 2025 schedule for more locations. Thank you!
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Coming Soon: Shop Items by Host Country Artisans
Made in the USA and in other countries hosting refugees, this collection invites you to shop from an array of cultures, while fostering a welcoming host society.
From native artisans to former refugees, the artists behind this collection demonstrate the beauty of coming together to support one-another. We thank these artisans and our supporters who have gifted their art in-kind for resale. Protect the earth and fund our efforts by purchasing their work in new and like new condition. If you wish to contribute your collections to RPI to support this program, contact shop@refugeeprotection.org
Thank you for shopping for humanity!

Refugee Protection International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit humanitarian organization based in Greater Boston, USA. Shop for Humanity at RPI is our online store, bringing refugee-made and host country gifts to your home in collaboration with our overseas charity partners. RefugeeProtection.org





