The Nest Maiyet partnership is an initiative that helps women artisans in the Majority World to gain a self-sufficient and sustainable income through training programs. While Nest is a non-profit organization, Maiyet is a fashion label with an innovative social lean.
How does it work? According to the Nest website, the Nest Maiyet program involves a four-step process: "a thorough needs assessment," "customized, intensive programming," "market access through Maiyet and other retail brands" and "on-going evaluation and pro bono consulting."
The Nest Maiyet partnership is part of an emerging (but not new) theme in the social enterprise and social business worlds. Many see new strength in the collaboration of social businesses, social enterprises, non-profits and charities with corporations and big business. Is this the future of business and charity alike?
Contact Information
Nest website
Nest on Facebook
Nest on Twitter
Capacity-Building Artisan Groups
The Nest Maiyet Partnership Creates Positive Impact (UPDATE)
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Social Enterprise - Opportunities for corporations and non-profits to partner in innovative ways supporting sustainable income and training programs.
2. Capacity-building Artisan Programs - Increasing awareness of the need for sustainable partnerships to aid artisans groups and support long-term social impact.
3. Elevating Artisan Voices - Increasingly brands are partnering with artisan groups to provide unique, hand-made products with authentic stories.
Industry Implications
1. Non-profit Sector - Opportunities for non-profit organizations to partner with corporations in creating long-term, sustainable solutions for artisans.
2. Social Enterprises - Social enterprises can leverage partnerships with big business to achieve greater social impact and provide market access for artisan groups.
3. Fashion Industry - Fashion labels have the opportunity to collaborate with artisan groups to provide unique, handmade products while supporting social impact programs.