Nest Gives A Hand Up Instead of Out

Nest Gives A Hand Up Instead of Out

When Rebecca Kousky graduated with a Master’s of Social Work, she took an unusual step of starting a non-profit social enterprise called Nest that combined her passions: social activism, entrepreneurship and the female artistic tradition.

By: kentdcurry
Posted: October 9, 2009 at 4:36 am , View Comments

Mar Y Sol: From Fashion to Financial Independence

Mar Y Sol: From Fashion to Financial Independence

Brandstetter didn’t have any background in business or fashion. All she knew is that she wanted to help the artisans of Madagascar. So she took the plunge – she took pictures of the artwork, made postcards, hosted parties and shared her ideas.

By: admin
Posted: October 9, 2009 at 4:25 am , View Comments

Edun Live: A Fashionable Vision for Africa

Edun Live: A Fashionable Vision for Africa

Edun and its sister company, Edun Live, are very quietly doing something their directors hope will revolutionize trade in developing countries.

By: Jessica Inman
Posted: October 9, 2009 at 4:13 am , View Comments

Blood:Water Mission: Small Start, Big Impact

Blood:Water Mission: Small Start, Big Impact

When an artist learned that a huge percentage of deaths in Africa are water-related, he and the members of his band decided to do something about it.

By: admin
Posted: October 9, 2009 at 3:51 am , View Comments

Apolis Activism: Creating Fashion for the Socially Conscious

Apolis Activism: Creating Fashion for the Socially Conscious

“Real education requires seeing the world,” Shea Parton’s parents used to tell him. The philosophy of his and his brothers’ brand reflects that.

By: Kate Kiefer Lee
Posted: October 9, 2009 at 3:31 am , View Comments

Junky Car Club Fights Consumerism Culture

Junky Car Club Fights Consumerism Culture

As the founding member of the Junky Car Club, Mike Foster puts his money where his mouth is.

By: matthewhjohn
Posted: October 9, 2009 at 3:25 am , View Comments

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