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A leading advocate for artisans, makers & the global craft sector ๐Ÿชก || We believe in the #powerofcraft to advance gender equity & economic equality ๐ŸŒ

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@buildanest
Nest
4 years
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. (You can also find us on @facebook & @LinkedIn!)
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@FTAorg
Fashion Takes Action
5 years
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 https://t.co/7IlY8JAKTG
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
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:
@GMA
Good Morning America
5 years
Preserving the art of quilting: Quilters in Geeโ€™s Bend, Alabama, use materials such as worn-out clothing and bedsheets to make quilts like their ancestors.ย  #BlackHistoryMonth @RobinRoberts https://t.co/N96mIqMKlH
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
We were proud to sign @mujerxsrisingโ€™s open letter--along with 75 other organizations--in support of the #FarmersProtest, which ran in the @nytimes.
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
Join Nest Founder and Executive Director in this conversation later this month:
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AGAATI
5 years
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: https://t.co/8DknlKixkZ
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
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: https://t.co/tffxPKI1qd
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
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: https://t.co/Y63RmgJ2S5 #fashion #CSR
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@Etsy
Etsy
5 years
For generations, the women of Geeโ€™s Bend, Alabama have been creating quilt masterpieces. In partnership with @buildanest and @SoulsGrownDeep, weโ€™re proud to support these talented artisans and showcase their incredible creations on Etsy. https://t.co/pzWVGkTT7Y
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
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: https://t.co/3hTcBaVQI2
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
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! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ See the full piece here: https://t.co/5spqmF5asE
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@RungforWomen
Rung for Women
5 years
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 https://t.co/ii1F4hNeFB
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
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
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
4 Tips on Finding Ethical and Artisan Holiday Gifts from Nest Founder Rebecca van Bergen https://t.co/09N7BsJWIT @EcoCult
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
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:
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
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 ๐Ÿ™ https://t.co/IjFoFAZ4JS
classy.org
The Challenge As we social distance, we are reimagining the way real-life challenges bring corporate teams together. Rallying around a common desire to support small businesses struggling in the...
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
Thrilled to share our #CMO @SashaWallinger has been nominated for this #CSR award alongside incredible company! via @TheCMOclub ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ #doingwellanddoinggood
@TheCMOclub
The CMO Club
5 years
๐Ÿ† Congratulations to the CMO Social Responsibility Award Finalists: Erica Jensen, Cory Bayers, @leslieberland, Brie Carere, David Stever, @SashaWallinger, Kristy Cunningham, and @ghorwood! https://t.co/L1Qb3Q81dN #CSR #SocialResponsibility #CMOawards
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@buildanest
Nest
5 years
Join us @sxsw 2021 by voting up our #panel on #ethical #supplychain in #retail here https://t.co/QkonDDPvda
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