Esha Venkat

“superpower”: A Poem From Our Co-Founder on Unity and Hope

In this moment of profound global transition—marked by political polarization, humanitarian crises, widening inequality, and a deep sense of social fragmentation—the need for unity and compassionate leadership has never been more urgent. Communities across the world are confronting hardship, uncertainty, and division, yet they are also demonstrating extraordinary resilience and a renewed commitment to collective […]

Esha Venkat, Social Impact and Kindness

Sisterhood in Action: What It’s Really Like Running NEST4US Together 

What happens when two sisters decide to take on the world’s biggest challenges—armed with nothing but a shared vision, a lot of energy, and (let’s be honest) a few heated debates along the way? You get NEST4US. Running a nonprofit as sisters is kind of like running a three-legged race every single day: awkward at […]

Esha Venkat, Founders' Journey, Shreyaa Venkat

Inspiring Changemakers: My Experience at the Giving Tuesday U.S. Community Leaders Gathering

📊 Did You Know? Giving Tuesday is often described as the global day of giving, but in reality, it is so much more than a date on the calendar. It is a movement that unites people, organizations, and communities around the idea that generosity has the power to transform the world. This year, I was […]

Conferences and Summits, Esha Venkat, Youth Service and Leadership

Lighting the Way Forward: Receiving Points of Light’s Highest Honor

📊 Did You Know? In 2020, we were honored to receive the George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award, the highest honor presented by Points of Light. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated the transformative power of service to drive significant and sustained impact in their communities and beyond. For us, this recognition is […]

Awards and Media, Esha Venkat, Shreyaa Venkat

Bridging Policy and Action: Our Experience at the 2023 World Food Forum Flagship Event

📊 Did You Know? These statistics highlight a growing epidemic, one that urgently calls for innovative solutions in how we think about school nutrition, food systems reform, and their role in advancing progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger.  In October 2023, we had the privilege of representing NEST4US […]

Conferences and Summits, Esha Venkat, Shreyaa Venkat, Youth Service and Leadership

Welcome to “Inside the NEST”…Our New Blog Series!

When we first started NEST4US, we never imagined how far a simple idea could grow.  What began as a small project rooted in kindness has since blossomed into a global movement powered by youth and community members who believe in the power of service. As founders, our journey has been shaped by countless moments of […]

Esha Venkat, Founders' Journey, Shreyaa Venkat