NEST X MADE51 X CFDA
Supporting Refugee Craftsmanship
Nest is committed to empowering artisans worldwide by providing them with the support needed to sustain their artisanal traditions, even in the face of adversity. Through craft, these artisans can reclaim economic independence, rebuild their families' livelihoods, and preserve their rich cultural traditions.
Nest is partnering with MADE51 to extend its support to UNHCR through a business accelerator specifically designed for artisan enterprises that work with refugees. In collaboration with MADE51 and the CFDA we are providing unparalleled capacity-building support and forging essential market connections.
Celebrate the Power of Global Craftsmanship
Explore a curated collection of handcrafted accessories brought to life through the Nest Refugee Artisan Accelerator, in partnership with CFDA and MADE51. The collection features the work of refugee artisans from around the world, including Artisan Links, Bebemoss, Indego Africa, ROOTS of South Sudan, WEAVE, and Xoomba. Every purchase helps support sustainable livelihoods and meaningful impact.
Meet the Artisan Enterprises
Artisan Links
Artisan Links is a socially responsible fair trade business that features products contributing to a sustainable future. We are the only guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) in Pakistan. Each product is beautifully handcrafted by a team of women-only artisans, comprising Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
Our mission is to create beautiful, sustainable handcrafted products that connect people to the rich cultural heritage of Afghanistan. We envision a world where traditional crafts thrive in harmony with modern sustainability and at the same time generate sustainable income for the women.
Indego Africa
Indego Africa is dedicated to propelling the creation, growth, and sustainability of women-owned businesses in refugee camps for refugees from Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda. Since 2007, we have worked to create long-term economic opportunities through education, access, and artisan craft.
Bebemoss
At Bebemoss we create handcrafted, organic toys that spark joy and imagination while making a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to empower underserved communities, particularly women artisans, and Syrian refugee women by providing them with dignified work and a sustainable livelihood. We are committed to crafting safe, eco-friendly products that reflect our deep respect for people and the planet, fostering a better future for children and families around the globe. Through our work, we aim to inspire conscious consumerism and promote social change, one toy at a time.
Roots
Since 2009, the Roots Project has been working with internally displaced South Sudanese women, as well as refugees from Ethiopia and Sudan, through a 3-tiered mission: economic, social and cultural empowerment of women, the preservation and promotion of traditional South Sudanese art and craft, and building resilient community through appreciation of cultural diversity.
WEAVE
WEAVE Fair Trade Social Enterprise (WFT-SE) is a social and mission-led enterprise that puts people and the planet first. We envision a world where individual human rights are acknowledged and promoted through equal employment opportunities, local communities drive and share power towards building strong, resilient and sustainable communities and practices are environmentally, economically and socially just sustainable and humane by offering better trading conditions through 10 Fair Trade principles.
WEAVE is working with Myanmarese refugees in Thailand.
Xoomba
Xoomba is a feisty young design company with a goal of making fashion harmless. We employ internally displaced artisans to produce hand made, organic clothing and textiles in Burkina Faso, West Africa. We abide by the highest environmental and ethical standards to create sustainable livelihoods in Sub Saharan Africa and deliver our products at accessible prices.
Work with Us
For expert concierge support with end-to-end design and development stewardship and storytelling assistance, Nest, a nonprofit, can liaise with your team to produce an item or collection for a contribution.
