Secret Source: BuildANest.com

Shop BuildANest.com for home wares that support an international non-profit organization.

The Source
Nest (BuildANest.com) is a nonprofit organization that empowers female artists and artisans around the world. Nest helps women in developing countries to start their own businesses with microloans. Nest pairs these would-be entrepreneurs with established designers to help develop their products. The resulting goods are sold through their website BuildANest.com, and the funds from sales on the site go back to the artisans or directly towards repaying their initial loan.

The Goods
From graphic, patterned pillows to currently trendy African baskets, BuildANest.com offers home wares that are as stylish as they are well-intentioned. The site also sells clothing, accessories and stationary products.

The Secret
Nest isn't simply providing the artisans with a loan to start a business. Through this model, Nest is also helping to preserve their local artistic traditions. nest also educates the women they work with about how to run and market their business.--they help them with every step towards financial independence.

Things to Know
The prices on BuildANest.com are incredibly low for the level of craftsmanship involved in the products -- so it's not just a good deed, but a good deal, as well.

Pssst... Volunteers are more than welcome to spread the word about this great shopping site that aids women around the globe.