Nest is a nonprofit organization that empowers female artists and artisans around the world. Using a unique combination of interest-free microfinance loans, mentoring from established designers, as well as a market in which to sell their crafts, Nest helps its loan recipients create successful small businesses. Nest instills pride of ownership, preserves ancient artistic traditions and successfully moves women from poverty to self-sufficiency.

Nest currently works with women in Mexico, Guatemala, Morocco, Turkey, Israel, India and Tanzania.

Nest Seattle, a city chapter (board), launched in 2009 to aid in education, fundraising, mentoring and product development.