Programs

Gathering at the Table: How One Thanksgiving Feeding Event Turned Into an Annual Tradition!

For nearly a decade, our Thanksgiving Feast for the Homeless at the Georgetown Ministry Center (GMC) has been one of NEST4US’s most cherished traditions—a day where gratitude transforms into action, and service becomes solidarity. What began as a small community meal has grown into a collective movement of compassion, grounded in the belief that every […]

Events & Campaigns, NEST Nurtures, Social Impact and Kindness

Policy as a Catalyst for Food Justice: Key Takeaways from the 1st Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit

I’m grateful for the opportunity to attend the 1st Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit hosted by Food Tank, George Washington University’s Global Food Institute, and the Culinary Institute of America—a critical convening at a pivotal moment for American food systems. I left the summit feeling both inspired and frustrated—because we KNOW what needs to […]

Conferences and Summits, NEST Nurtures, Shreyaa Venkat

Nurturing Young Minds in Tanzania: A Morning of Learning and Joy

📊 Did You Know? At NEST4US, we have always believed that education goes beyond textbooks. It is about sparking curiosity, nurturing creativity, and encouraging critical thinking. As I reflected on the day, a recurring thought flashed through my mind: passion for learning knows no boundaries. What children need most is the chance to be seen, […]

Global Impact, NEST Tutors, Programs, Shreyaa Venkat, Youth Service and Leadership

The Climate–Hunger Connection: Why Reducing Food Waste Helps the Planet

We live in a world where there’s more than enough food to feed everyone—1.5 times the amount needed, in fact. Yet, over 1.3 billion tons, or a third of all food produced, is wasted annually.  This waste fuels more than half of food system emissions and approximately 8% of total global greenhouse gases.  So that […]

NEST Nurtures, Programs, Social Impact and Kindness