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Happy 5th birthday to us!

We’re honoured to be able to support and advocate for our refugee and migrant community for the last 5 years. It all started from a humble Instagram account, to later become a social enterprise that bridges the gap between refugee-owned businesses and the general public. We’re deeply thankful to our merchant partners for sharing their profound stories so we can all continue to learn from, elevate and celebrate their voices.


Our impact

160+
Refugee, people-seeking asylum and migrant run businesses added to our directory
$121182+
Generated for our business partners who are refugees and people seeking asylum, through our dining events & Gift Hampers
$40696+
Donated to to various charities through fundraising & hamper sales

* As of 8 December 2025

How you can support

Join Welcome Merchant at one of our upcoming events with a refugee merchant

Support more content that centres refugee stories. For only $5 a month, you can amplify their voices.

Find refugee-powered businesses to support on our directory

What our customers are saying


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