REFUGEE CHALLENGE

DESIGNING BETTER LIVES
FOR REFUGEES IN URBAN AREAS

From 2015 to 2017, What Design Can Do hosted the Refugee Challenge in collaboration with UNHCR and the IKEA Foundation. This global design competition responded to the increased numbers of refugees fleeing desperate conditions in their home countries in search of a better future.

 

The 5 winners won a grant of 10,000 euros each and joined a 5 month acceleration programme which was specifically tailored to their needs.

5 WINNING PROJECTS

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AGRIshelter

The Netherlands

Biodegradable shelter

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THE WELCOME CARD

The Netherlands

Radio-frequency id technology

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REFRAME REFUGEES

The Netherlands

Digital platform for new storytelling

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EAT & MEET

Canada, France, Morocco

Feeding people & warming hearts

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MAKERS UNITE

The Netherlands

Connecting makers. uniting people.