Europe, Poland, Romania, Brazil, Latin America, NESsT Accelerator Program
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Women’s Month Feature: NESsT portfolio ...

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting the stories of three women entrepreneurs at the helm of enterprises in the NESsT portfolio in Central & Eastern Europe and South America.

Women’s Month Feature: NESsT portfolio entrepreneurs who are leading social change through business in South America and Central and Eastern Europe
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Dana Gilland Joins NESsT Board of Directors

NESsT, a global impact organization dedicated to supporting high-potential social entrepreneurs that create meaningful employment and income opportunities in their communities, is proud to announce the appointment of Dana Gilland to the NESsT Board of Directors.

Dana Gilland Joins NESsT Board of Directors
Europe, NESsT Refugee Employment, Poland, Romania
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Intersectional Impact: 7 key learnings from ...

We spoke to our portfolio managers and entrepreneurs in the region to uncover the lessons learned and insights gained from three years of close-up acceleration and collaboration in the region catalyzing wide-ranging, innovative business models and supporting the financial independence and stability of people from diverse backgrounds. 

Intersectional Impact: 7 key learnings from accelerating social enterprises in Poland & Romania over 3 years
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Why Workforce Diversity and Inclusion is Not ...

NESsT focuses on improving economic autonomy because it improves community autonomy. As much as "Workforce Diversity and Inclusion" is used to solve this problem, it will not. We must pursue Workforce Equity and Justice.

Why Workforce Diversity and Inclusion is Not Enough
Romania, Portfolio
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Join Us in Taking A Stand Against Poverty This ...

Meet Victor. Victor is a coppersmith in the Romanian village of Brateiu. There used to be 200 Roma coppersmiths in his village. Now there are only six left. He says he’s proud he can continue to practice the craft of his ancestors and make a living doing so. 

Join Us in Taking A Stand Against Poverty This Holiday Season

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Women’s Month Feature: NESsT portfolio entrepreneurs who are leading social change through business in South America and Central and Eastern Europe

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Women’s Month Feature: NESsT portfolio entrepreneurs who are leading social change through business in South America and Central and Eastern Europe

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting the stories of three women entrepreneurs at the helm of enterprises in the NESsT portfolio in Central & Eastern Europe and South America.

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Intersectional Impact: 7 key learnings from accelerating social enterprises in Poland & Romania over 3 years

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Intersectional Impact: 7 key learnings from accelerating social enterprises in Poland & Romania over 3 years

We spoke to our portfolio managers and entrepreneurs in the region to uncover the lessons learned and insights gained from three years of close-up acceleration and collaboration in the region catalyzing wide-ranging, innovative business models and supporting the financial independence and stability of people from diverse backgrounds. 

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Social Fund of the Year, Europe – NESsT’s Refugee Employment Initiative: Supporting Refugees to Access Quality Jobs

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Social Fund of the Year, Europe – NESsT’s Refugee Employment Initiative: Supporting Refugees to Access Quality Jobs

The NESsT Refugee Employment Initiative (REI) is named 'Social Fund of the Year, Europe' by Environmental Finance. One judge said the fund was "an important social initiative to invest in local SMEs," and added it was "good to see investments in organizations making commitments to employ refugees".

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Meet the NESsT - IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Poland and Romania Accelerator Portfolio

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Meet the NESsT - IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Poland and Romania Accelerator Portfolio

NESsT and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship co-created a three-year accelerator programme to support enterprises in Poland and Romania that expand employment opportunities. The selected enterprises will receive market access assistance and advice, tailored business mentoring, technical assistance, in addition to flexible financing. Meet the enterprises now: