Nest searches globally for artisan communities that alleviate poverty, empower women and promote peace. Reed parents David and Ann VonAllmen are founding board members of this amazing organization and have donated the following beautiful handmade items:

(1) Reversible tote (made in Swaziland);

(2) Fabric dyed scarf (made in Kenya);

(3) Brass and beaded necklace (made in Togo);

(4) Circular brass pendant on a leather necklace (made in Kenya); and

(5) Varahasi silk bag (made in India).

Nest’s Mission:

A nonprofit dedicated to identifying and collaborating with responsible artisan businesses through the provision of customized capacity building programs to enable each enterprise to become profitable and have a significant positive social impact. We have searched globally to identify a network of existing artisanal workshops that have strong leadership, are scalable, and can transform their communities in one of three ways: alleviate poverty, empower women, and promote peace. Through a participatory model, we work with the artisans to provide the services they need to both preserve and enhance artistic traditions and increase their ability to meet the capacity and quality demands of the exporting marketplace.