These refugee awareness inspirations take on the admirable task of attempting to end the struggle for safety that many people across the world face on an everyday basis. The young children, men and women that face these battles are often displaced by wars, environmental damages and other unfortunate circumstances.
People around the world have united to bring awareness to their needs through the use of campaigns, advertising, products and even architecture. Imaginative designers across the globe have envisioned smart structures that aid workers can easily bring out to help refugees find safety in shelter. Others have created awareness-raising jewellery out of bullets. To end the plight of refugees around the world, talented designers are bringing attention to their worthy cause. Take a pause on UNICEF's World Refugee Day to find out how you can help refugees worldwide.
31 Refugee Awareness Inspirations
From Displaced Passport Photography to Fold-Out Survival Sets:
Jennifer Gosnell — Jun 21, 2013 — Social Good
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Good Cause Panties
WhoMadeYourPants is Created by International Refugees in the UK
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Sturdy Refugee Residences
The NIDO Portable Shelter is an Efficient, Effective Homeless Refuge
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Flat-Packed Building Blocks
The QuaDror by Dror Benshetrit Enables Solid and Simple Construction
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Run-Down Refugee Photography
Shane Lavalette Finds Hope in Despair Through His Artful Lens
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Floating Ecopolis for Climate Refugees
The Lilypad
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Cardboard Bed Sets
The Leaf Bed is Designed for Emergencies and Refugees
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Miniature Refugee Homes
The ‘One Square Meter House’ Comfortably Houses a Single Perso
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Alternative Refugee Abodes
The Pallet House by I-Beam Design Offers Low-Cost Housing
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Strong Saharan Portraits
Raffaele Petralla's Strength of Saharawi Women Series Inspires Travel
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Moving Refugee Photojournalism
Brian Sokol's The Most Important Thing Documents Items
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Entrepreneurship-Enabling Crafts
Buying a Prosperity Candle Helps Women Refugees Open a Business
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Celebrity Social Campaigns
The Vivienne Westwood ‘No Place Like Home' Project Does Goo
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Bringing Refugee Camps Into Focus
Google Earth Maps Refugee Crises
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Refugee-Employing Enterprises
The 'Open Arms Shop' Provides a Living Wage for Women
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Revealing Refugee Camp Portraits
The Nathalie Mohadjer 'Blood Honey' Photos Speak a Thousand Words
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Celeb-Backed Refugees
Angelina Jolie PSA Campaign for World Refugee Day
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Fold-Out Survival Sets
The Rely Refugee Kit by Chen Yu Jung is Perfect for Natural Disasters
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Toy Brick Disaster Relief
The UNICEF Brick is a Literal Building Block for Troubled Regions
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Race Against a Million Others
Nike+ Human Race (With Free Apple Music)
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Recycled Bullet Necklaces
Lovella Conto's 'Akawelle' Jewelry Line Wants Peace, Not War
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Afghan Heritage Jewelry
The Pippa Small for Turquoise Mountain Collection is Jewelry with a Cause
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Floating Bodies for Awareness
Frankfurt 'Tag des Fluechtlings' Campaign
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Reptile Residences
The BuildingStudio Alligator House Post-Katrina Efforts
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Edible Insect Kits
The Locust Farm Project Brings Nourishment and Independence to the Kenyan Needy
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Story-Filled Displaced People Videos
UNICEF's 'World Refugee Day 20 June' Campaign Gets Personal
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Leslie Beasley, Co-Founder/Managing Director of The Open Arms Shop (INTERVIEW)
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Displaced Passport Photography
Kalpesh Lathigra Documents Syrians at Zaatari Refugee Camp
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Social Networks for Refugees
Refugees United Reconnects Lost Loved Ones
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Country-Wide Well Wishes
'Arigato from Japan' Brings Relievers and the Relieved Together
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Refugee Fundraising Sites
iRescue DIY Campaign Makes it Easy to Promote Important Causes
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Disaster Aiding Dogs
Messenger Dogs Keep Loved Ones in the Loop
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Post-Quake Container Houses
Ex-Container Project Provides Japan Earthquake Survivors a New Home
Playfully Seductive Photography
Jerome Jakubiec Captures Great Shots as He Dreams of Being a Music
30 Disaster-Proof Homes
From Post-Quake Container Houses to Inflatable Micro Homes
Candid Vintage Captures
The Valentina by Nirrimi Hakanson Series Features 60s Hairstyles
Passing Time Photography
Sacha Goldberger's 70 Years Series is Poignantly Poetic
Zulugrass Jewelry
The Leakey Collection Employs Women in the The Rift Valley, Kenya
Spectacularly Asymmetric Cottages
The 'Wintergreen' by Balance Associates Architects is Gorgeous
12 Ethical Coffee Brands
Social Businesses Using Beverage and Bean Sales to Give Back
Inked Prison Portraits
'Life After' Details Prison Tattoo Culture in South Africa
Oddball Spanish Photography
Jukka Male Captures the Eccentric Side of Barcelona City
Good Cause Panties
WhoMadeYourPants is Created by International Refugees in the UK
Indonesian Artisan Jewelry
'Bersatu Designs' is a Social Business Employing Women
30 Microfinance Innovations
From Youth-Oriented Finances to Pay-as-You-Go Energy
Camera-Trap Photography
Smithsonian Wild Invites You to Explore Real-Time Wildlife
Run-Down Refugee Photography
Shane Lavalette Finds Hope in Despair Through His Artful Lens
Socially Minded Lifestyle Brands
Elvis & Kresse Creates Accessories out of Reclaimed Fire Hoses
Hard Life Photography
Ed Wray Captures Strife, Emotion and Reality Around the World
Epic Everyday Photography
Todd Cole Photographs Normal Moments With a Subtle Twist
Dead Fly Car Ads
The Renault Megane R.S. 265 HP Campaign is Hilariously Morbid
Cliff-Hanging Eco Houses
The Vicino House by Forma Design Group is an LEED Platinum Abode
Harry Potter Refugee Camps
The Harry Potter Premiere Lineup Pictures are a Testament to Fan Fervor
Modular Emergency Refuges
The Almost Home Shelter is a Temporary Home for Disaster Survivors
$4,000 Survival Capsules
Cosmo Power “Noah” Designed to Protect from Natural Disasters
Fair Trade Peruvian Handcrafts
Sanyork Promotes Artisans in a Poor Community of Lima
High-Res Insect Captures
Dusan Beno Shoots Small Creatures Close-Up
34 Clean Water Innovations
Technologies and Designs that Deliver Safe H2O
Wild Woodsy Homes
The ‘Tree House Porch’ by John Grable Architects is Divine
Apparel Against Slavery
'Stop Traffick Fashion' Supports Artisans Through Income and Resources
Traceable Empowerment Fashion
The IOU Project Employs Artisans in India and Shares their Stories
Compact Apocalypse Bundles
The 'Just In Case' Survival Kit Will Help You Handle the End of Days
Stylish Sustainable Resorts
The Home Hotel in Buenos Aires is a Pioneer in Eco Hospitality
South African Zen Sanctuaries
The SGNW House by Metropole Architects is Modern and Rustic
Purpose-Driven Beauty Products
Radiant Cosmetics Raises Money to End Human Trafficking
Heartbreaking Shoe Campaigns
Lose Yourself in the Agyness Deyn 'First and Forever' Dr. Martens Ad
Creepy Crawler Captures
The Ondrej Pakan 'Dew-Soaked Bugs' Series is Dripping With Appeal
Empowerment Jewelry
SWAK X Educates and Employs Young Adults with HIV/AIDS
Miniature Refugee Homes
The ‘One Square Meter House’ Comfortably Houses a Single Perso
DIY Post-Apocalypse Kits
This Graph Teaches People How to Make Homemade Survival Kits
DIY Mini Residences
Live Affordably Without Waste in the World’s Smallest House
Alternative Refugee Abodes
The Pallet House by I-Beam Design Offers Low-Cost Housing
Shannon Keith, Founder of the International Princess Project (INTERVIEW)
Punjammies to End Slavery
Pricey Apocalypse Kits
The ‘Z.E.R.O’ Zombie Kit Will Save You For The Price of $24,00
Glimmering LEGO Accessories
Max Steiner Design Transforms Bricked Toys into Fashionable Items
Parasitic Prefab Housing
Rise by Mike Reyes is a Fantastic Disaster Housing Concept
Jailhouse Fashion Shoots
The Vice Style 'Romanian Prison Vogues' Editorial is Eye-Opening
Incarcerated Portrait Photography
The Ruadh DeLone 'Usual Suspects' Series Showcases Jailbirds
Toy Brick Picture Cameras
The Legotron Camera is a Snapshot of DIY Success
Building Block Brew Holders
The Cube Mug is a Stackable Sipper for the Busy Business Person
Strong Saharan Portraits
Raffaele Petralla's Strength of Saharawi Women Series Inspires Travel
Pop-Up Tents
The Hanemaai ‘Stretch Out’ Portable Indoor Tent Kit Turns a Space Into a
Vibrant Kiddy Bricked Ports
The Elecom LEGO USB Hub Playfully Connects Devices
Moving Refugee Photojournalism
Brian Sokol's The Most Important Thing Documents Items
Reflected Roadside Refuges
The Lang Bus Shelter Takes a Transparent Two-Faced Form
Discarded Designer Duds
Rags2Riches is a Social Business That Creates Handbags Out of Scraps
Economically Empowering Jewelry Programs
Senhoa Benefits Survivors of Human Trafficking
Entrepreneurship-Enabling Crafts
Buying a Prosperity Candle Helps Women Refugees Open a Business
Multifaceted Residential Rooflines
The Hironaka House is Crowned Like an Enormous Cut Stone
Deadly Crime Scene Photography
Diego Levy Puts Life and Limb in Danger to Document Drug Violence
Baton-Like Survival Kits
The Cell by J. L. Lawson & Co. is Perfect for Emergencies
Fashion for Justice
Delicate Fortress Creations Fight Human Trafficking, Slavery, Poverty
Social Good Shopping Sites
'Histoire' Boutique is an Online Store Devoted to Creating a Just World
Rainforest Artisans
Chick Boss Jewelry Creates Employment Opportunities for Women in Guatemala
Spiraling Transit Stations
The Newport Station in Wales is a Futuristic Eco-Efficient Hub
Funny Flashback Photography
The Passport and Reality Project Pokes Fun at Ridiculous Passport Pics
Inflatable Illuminated Pavilions
The Fantastic Trailer by Cheryl Baxter Glows in the Evening
Customizable Charity-Driven Accessories
C4 Belts are Socially Conscious and Eco-Friendly
Modern Desert Retreats
The 'Canyon House' by Grunsfeld Shafer Architects is Awesomely Sharp
Plastic Bag Photography
Glass Bags by Julie Brookman Explores Trash's Timeless Existence
Life-Sized LEGO Blocks
Tara Ketchum's Concrete LEGO Blocks are Solid
One-for-One Glasses
TOMS Eyewear is the Next Chapter in this Innovative Business Model
Paper Survival Sets
The Traveler’s Paper Kit Lets Users Create Life-Saving Items From Cut-Ou
Nick Foley, Founder of Celebrate the Hero (INTERVIEW)
Anti-Bullying Initiative
Stony Prison Shoots
The Dungeon Series Sheds Light on Buhinjuza's Detention Centers
Celebrity Earthquake Relief Tees
The SAVE JAPAN! UT Project Helps Those in Need in Japan
Rehab Restaurants
'Cafe Therapy' in Prague Helps People Overcome Drug Addictions
Passport-Inspired Publications
Illustrator David Shrigley Creates The Thing Quarterly Issue 19
Crowdfunded Social Innovator Sites
‘StartSomeGood’ Grows Purpose-Driven Initiatives
Lady-Infused Butterfly Shoots
'Mimikry' by Carsten Witte is Elegant and Balanced
Rockin' Relief Tees
Rock Your Cause Supports Important Issues Through Threads
Hope-Promoting Handmade Bags
The 94 Store Employs Historically Disadvantaged South Africans
John Paul de Silva, Founder and Managing Director of Social Focus Consulting (INTERVIEW)
Building Block Fashion Accessories
Les Petits Joueurs LEGO Clutch is for Playful Fashionistas
Katie Fewings, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Ethical Weddings (INTERVIEW)
Refugee-Employing Enterprises
The 'Open Arms Shop' Provides a Living Wage for Women
Industry-Tapping Social Enterprises
Australia's Thankyou Water Uses Profits to Fund H2O Projects
Bianca Bartz, Editor-in-Chief of SocialBusiness.org (INTERVIEW)
Revealing Refugee Camp Portraits
The Nathalie Mohadjer 'Blood Honey' Photos Speak a Thousand Words
Charitable Shopping Sprees
Shop For Japan Urges Businesses to Donate to Help Japan Relief Efforts
Modern Design Dollhouses
The Contemporary Dollhouse by New8th is Perfect for Adults
Green Rapid Response Shelters
The Reaction Housing System Responds Quickly to Any Emergency
Fold-Out Survival Sets
The Rely Refugee Kit by Chen Yu Jung is Perfect for Natural Disasters
Alaina Paradise, Owner of One World Flowers (INTERVIEW)
100% Fair Trade Certified
Alex Budak, Co-Founder of StartSomeGood (INTERVIEW)
Sissy Rooney, Founder of Street Style Surgery (INTERVIEW)
UK-Based Creative Workshops for Youth
Undead Survival Cans
The Sardine Can O’ Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kit Saves Lives
Freaky Fly Close-Ups
The Macro Photos of Insect Eyes by Shikhei Goh are Shocking
Bugged-Out Book Covers
This Rose Sanderson Series is Painted on an Unconventional Canvas
Re-Creational Ad Campaigns
The Bundaberg Watermark Campaign Helps a City Rebuild
Edible Insect Kits
The Locust Farm Project Brings Nourishment and Independence to the Kenyan Needy
Ethnic Exchange Cuisine
Culture Kitchen Employs Immigrants to Teach Cooking Classes
Open-Source Toy Bricks
Blocklets are Primed to Be the Next Great Desktop Distraction
Portable Urination Tools
The 'SheWee' Provides Women with a Sanitary Way to Use the Washroom
Energy-Saving Home Consoles
Omron Reveals a Futuristic New Housing Monitor
Spider Silk Violin Strings
GeoBeats Examines the Potential of These Eight-Legged Creatures
Toy Brick Data Storage
The Zip Zip Hard Drive
Smiley Graffiti Relief Prints
The Andre x Japan Flag 'We Are Family' Poster Created to Aid Japan
Kelli Dunavant and Gaston Javurek, No One Without (INTERVIEW)
For-Purpose Fashion Brand
Playable Toy Block Instruments
The Ross Crawford LEGO Ukelele is a Fully Functional Music Maker
Conchy Bretos, Company Principal and Founder of Mia Senior Living Solutions (INTERVIEW)
Charitable Rose-Colored Glasses
These MYKITA for Japan Franz Sunglasses Aid Japan Relief Efforts
Fatigue-Defying Displays
The Pro Plus 'Stay Alert' Ads Will Have You Wide Awake
Bell-Shaped Brie-Buffers
The Studio NOCC Overcover Protects Cheese From Exposure
Animated Insect Pictures
Nicholas Hendrickx Documents the Life of Gerald Fly
Real-Estate Refugees
Cameron Sinclair Discusses Property Busts Resulting in Massive Losses
Emergency Cubed Homes
The ePod Shelter Gives Natural Disaster Victims a Temporary Dwelling
Joanne Gouaux, Founder and President of Penelope Poet (INTERVIEW)
Socially Responsible Jewelry
Bug-Be-Gone Garments
Nanolabel Anti-Mosquito Technology Turns Clothing into Insect Repellant
Josh Rubin, Co-Founder of Build Nutrition (INTERVIEW)
Aramdillo-Inspired Zombie Shelters
The Vagabond Mobile Safe House Design Protects in a Pinch
Bugged-Out Bocci Balls
Y&R Makes Insect Ads for the French Company Obut
Flickering Social Good Fragrances
Bridgewater Candle Company Feeds a Child with Every Lit Candle
Leslie Beasley, Co-Founder/Managing Director of The Open Arms Shop (INTERVIEW)
High-Definition Insect Videos
Tor Even Mathisen Captures the Beautiful Intracies of the Bug World
Social Good Smartphone Apps
The One App Helps Raise Awareness and Support for Developing Nations
Displaced Passport Photography
Kalpesh Lathigra Documents Syrians at Zaatari Refugee Camp
Inspiring Disaster Relief Tees
Kris Van Assche x Misericordia 'We Love Japan' Brings Hope to Japan
Refugees United
David Mikkelsen Discusses How to Bring Lost Loved Ones Together
Purpose-Driven Workouts
The Good Gym Mobilizes Volunteers Through Social Good
Compact Bucket Survival Kits
Stay Prepared in Natural Disasters with the Deluxe Honey Bucket Kit
Practical UK Games Gear
The Spencer and Marschall Selfridges 'Olympic Survival Kit' is Efficient
Country-Wide Well Wishes
'Arigato from Japan' Brings Relievers and the Relieved Together
Refugee Fundraising Sites
iRescue DIY Campaign Makes it Easy to Promote Important Causes