Gap Inc. Donates 6 Million Units of Clothing to Vulnerable Refugee and Displaced Families

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- USA for UNHCR and Gap Inc. announced today that Gap Inc. has donated 6 million units of apparel to aid the more than 79.5 million forcibly displaced people around the world. The gift represents one-third of the current annual global demand for clothing and is the single biggest new clothing donation to date for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency."Every day, tens of thousands of people are forced to flee their homes, often with just the clothes on their backs. The magnitude of the refugee crisis reinforces that challenges of such scale require collaboration and innovation," said Anne-Marie Grey, Executive Director and CEO of USA for UNHCR. "Thanks to the generosity and support of Gap Inc., we can help deliver protection and assistance to the millions of people who have been forced to flee home due to violence and persecution."In the initial emergency support phase for refugees, UNHCR provides essential items including tents, buckets, blankets and sleeping mats. But there is immense need beyond these core relief items — and clothing is one of the most critical. This year alone, UNHCR projects that refugees and displaced people worldwide will need a minimum of approximately 15 million pieces of clothing."At Gap Inc., we seek to fill the gaps in our world by supporting individuals, families and communities. We believe clothes – and the clothes people wear – can positively impact their lives.  We are proud to partner with UNHCR to address the needs of refugees around the world," said Sally Gilligan, Chief Information Officer and Chief Strategy Officer for Gap Inc.  "We will continue to seek out similar opportunities and hope that this innovative partnership unlocks additional opportunities for other brands to help refugees rebuild their lives."