# Olympic Refugee Branding 'The Refugee Nation' Made a Flag and Anthem for the Olympic Refugee Team By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-16 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-refugee-nation References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/2016/08/refugee-olympic-team-now-flag-anthem/) & [therefugeenation.org](http://www.therefugeenation.org/) 'The Refugee Nation,' a non-profit project supported by [Amnesty International](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amnesty-international-canada), has created a flag and anthem in support of the refugee team currently competing in the Rio Summer Olympic Games. While the refugee team entered during the opening ceremonies carrying a flag with the Olympic rings, the new flag and anthem give people ousted from their places of birth a new and alternative identity. The anthem was composed by Moutaz Arian, a Syrian refugee who fled to Istanbul, Turkey. The composition has been recorded with a chorus of string instruments and has no lyrics. The flag was designed by another Syrian refugee, Yara Said. The minimalist design depicts a black stripe horizontally crossing an orange background. Said chose these colors and that layout as a visual reference to the [orange life-jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1) that refugees wear when being rescued from bodies of water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Refugee Branding:** Creating unique branding elements for refugee organizations to promote their cause and identity. - **Alternative Identity:** Developing new and alternative identities for displaced individuals to foster a sense of belonging and representation. - **Artistic Expression:** Utilizing art and music as a means of communication and empowerment for refugees. ### Who This Affects Most - **Non-profit:** Exploring opportunities for non-profit organizations to support refugees through branding and artistic initiatives. - **Design:** Collaborating with designers to create meaningful visual representations that advocate for refugee rights. - **Music:** Engaging musicians and composers to create anthems and soundtracks that capture the experiences and emotions of displaced individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refugee-Focused Youth Sport Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-for-change.md) - [Refugee-Supporting Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sunny-honey-home.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Olympic Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-outfit-for-team-china.md) - [Reimagined Inclusive Community Flags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-1.md) - [Inclusive Sports Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-2024-olympics-torch.md) - [Survivor Donated Fabric Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-of-the-community.md) - [Refugee-Supporting Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-choose-love.md) - [Sea-Awareness Sustainable Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-islands-soccer-federation.md) - [Refugee-Informed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-life-jackets-installation.md)