# Social Networks for Refugees Refugees United Reconnects Lost Loved Ones By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-24 | Updated 2010-09-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refugees-united References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1690690/the-social-network-thatrsquos-even-more-important-than-facebook) & [refunite.org](https://www.refunite.org/) Refugees United may be one of the coolest [social networking sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phnk) that nobody has ever heard of. This site's purpose is to reconnect [refugees from war-torn countries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-for-change) via the magic of the Internet. Anyone can make a profile on Refugees United and begin searching for their lost loved ones. The site is now [going mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-apps), making it easier for broken families to find one another. Click the links to begin searching for family members today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile Social Networking:** Opportunity to develop mobile platforms for social networking specifically designed for refugees and displaced populations. - **Family Reconnection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create innovative technologies and services that enable refugees to reconnect with their lost loved ones. - **Digital Humanitarianism:** Opportunity to leverage digital platforms and networks for humanitarian purposes, such as helping refugees find and connect with their families. ### Where This Applies - **Social Networking:** Social networking platforms can explore opportunities to create dedicated networks or features for refugees to find and connect with each other. - **Mobile Technology:** Mobile technology companies can develop specialized apps and services that cater to the needs of refugees and their family search. - **Humanitarian Services:** Humanitarian organizations and service providers can incorporate digital platforms and tools to facilitate family reconnection for refugees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Veteran-Honoring Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veterans-networking-app.md) - [Travel Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floo.md) - [Refugee-Supporting Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sunny-honey-home.md) - [Fitness Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unitrain.md) - [Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinnect.md) - [Collaborative Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peatch.md) - [Refugee-Focused Youth Sport Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-for-change.md) - [Foodie Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourtable.md) - [Endurance Athlete-Specific Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/front-pack.md)