
This Thursday from 6-9pm, we will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo happy hour event in collaboration with
Nest, a nonprofit organization that empowers female artisans around the world. Featuring drink specials and light appetizers, the event will also include a global raffle and the opportunity for attendees to purchase exclusive, handcrafted items – from jewelry to accessories to textiles – made by Nest loan recipient from around the globe.
Using a unique combination of interest-free microfinance loans, mentoring from established designers, and a marketplace in which to sell their crafts, Nest encourages women in developing countries to establish businesses using the creative skills they already possess, instilling pride of ownership, preserving ancient artistic traditions, and successfully moving women from poverty to self-sufficiency.
Since its founding in 2006, Nest has assisted more than 700 women in eight countries.