A leading advocate for artisans, makers & the global craft sector 🪡 || We believe in the #powerofcraft to advance gender equity & economic equality 🌏
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Hello there! You can probably tell we don't check in here very often...
For the most up-to-date news on our work with artisans, makers & creative entrepreneurs around the world, follow @buildanest on @instagram.
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Tune in to our WEAR #webinar on Mar 24th to hear how @buildanest @FairtradeCanada and @AsiaFloorWage are working to address the rights of formal and informal workers across the value chain. Register at wear.fashiontakesaction.com
We were honored to be able to be a part of this moment and are cheering for The Gee's Bend Quilters this morning. Learn more about our ongoing work with these incredible artists here: buildanest.org/geesbend/
Preserving the art of quilting: Quilters in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, use materials such as worn-out clothing and bedsheets to make quilts like their ancestors.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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We were proud to sign @mujerxsrising’s open letter--along with 75 other organizations--in support of the #FarmersProtest, which ran in the @nytimes.
Join Nest Founder and Executive Director in this conversation later this month:
Join us for a conversation on the rights of makers and artisans in the fashion and lifestyle industry. The panelists will talk about how we can create a thriving artisan economy with a focus on artisans rights and awareness around the world! RSVP: bit.ly/36DLWVY
At Nest, we envision a world where #handcraft celebrates and protects culture and heritage while providing dignified, sustainable livelihoods to #artisans and their families. Learn more here: l8r.it/izaC
We're thrilled to be apart of #Ethical #NYFW next week. Join Nest Founder and Executive Director, Rebecca van Bergen on 2/16 as she speaks about social enterprise and brand building with @AmmarBelal @KimberlyMcGlonn and @Okhai_org more here:
eventbrite.com/e/ethical-nyf… #fashion #CSR
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For generations, the women of Gee’s Bend, Alabama have been creating quilt masterpieces. In partnership with @buildanest and @SoulsGrownDeep, we’re proud to support these talented artisans and showcase their incredible creations on Etsy. etsy.me/2YNVV6T
We're honored to announce our partnership with The Gee's Bend Quilters x Etsy. This builds independence, economic opportunity and creates a platform for creative expression and is a crucial moment in American craft. Learn more here: buildanest.org/geesbend/
ALT Quilts: Doris Hackett, Photo: Stacy K Allen
Out of 1.8 M non-profits, @causeartist chose our very own Founder and Executive Director Rebecca van Bergen as one of only 32 #Nonprofit #Leaders who will Impact the World in 2021! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 See the full piece here: causeartist.com/nonprofit-le…
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We are excited to have partnered with @buildanest to strengthen our St. Louis community with a diverse range of makers across our city! Learn what Nest is doing to gather data & resources to support our #StLouis makers! #EmpoweredWomenSTL #makersunited
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Great coverage of our upcoming Makers United two-day workshop for #Detroit Artisans fox2detroit.com/video/892927
Nest News is live, and as we ring in 2021 we're celebrating own our #Badass Leader and a LOVE CRAFT #giftguide that supports artisan #makers
4 Tips on Finding Ethical and Artisan Holiday Gifts from Nest Founder Rebecca van Bergen ecocult.com/?p=1078210 @EcoCult
On #HumanRightsDay we celebrate our Ethical Handcraft Program created to generate industry-wide transparency and compliance for production taking place beyond the four-walled factory. Learn more about all that we do: indd.adobe.com/view/6332b919…
On #GivingTuesday we celebrate our efforts to serve makers and artisan communities around the world, thanks to you! Please consider making a #donation to help us continue to build a world of greater gender equity and economic inclusion 🙏classy.org/give/302748/#!/do…
This #SmallBusinessSaturday we're thrilled to share our Gift Guide🎁which offers discounts to a range of #handmade #EthicalGiving products that support our ongoing efforts to build greater #genderequity and #economicinclusion 🌎included with a donation:
classy.org/give/302748/#!/do…
Thrilled to share our #CMO @SashaWallinger has been nominated for this #CSR award alongside incredible company! via @TheCMOclub 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #doingwellanddoinggood
🏆 Congratulations to the CMO Social Responsibility Award Finalists: Erica Jensen, Cory Bayers, @leslieberland, Brie Carere, David Stever, @SashaWallinger, Kristy Cunningham, and @ghorwood! sforce.co/32Ak8jf #CSR #SocialResponsibility #CMOawards
Join us @sxsw 2021 by voting up our #panel on #ethical #supplychain in #retail here panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/11…
We love this! Thank you @RenelSFVoyce learn how to get your #Jabot4Justice here: classy.org/campaign/jabots-f…
Thx @baerpc for my #jabots4justice collar! Election Day in 2 weeks. Vote and tell them Ruth sent you! Get yours at buildanest.com 2 honor RBG & support gender equity work. Most of all - VOTE! #VoteLikeYourLifeDependsOnIt #Vote2020 #vote #jabots4justice #VoteBidenHarris
