Students we help educate:
D.E.F. funds programs that have proven success in providing African youth with higher education opportunities, including leadership development and entrepreneurial skills building.
D.E.F.’s beneficiary organizations are CIDA City Campus, African Leadership Academy, and Botswana’s Top Achievers. View our full interactive map to learn more about our global presence.
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Our Diamonds for Good Partners:
The Diamonds for Good program was developed so that companies within the diamond jewelry industry could support DEF's mission of empowerment through education in the countries in which diamonds are sourced. The Empowerment Circle Seal – DEF's highest level of membership – and the Diamonds for Good Seal signify a company's membership.
How you can help:
Shop
Purchase a piece designed to benefit D.E.F., including The Green Bracelet, the Empowerment Charm, the Stars of Africa Pendant, The Banneker Watch Collection and the Illumination Line of Bracelets.
Donate
Your donation will support the empowerment of an African youth by increasing access to higher education.
DEF Ambassadors:
With guidance from co-founder, Russell Simmons, athletes and celebrities are selected for their compassion and commitment to our mission and advocate on our behalf.
GOOD Awards:
The Diamond Empowerment Fund held it's second Annual GOOD Awards on January 10th 2013 at Lavo NYC, honoring two companies and one individual for their GOOD business practices and commitment to education efforts in Africa. Notable attendees included: Jeffrey Wright, Selita Ebanks, and Angela Simmons. For all of the highlights watch the video recap and read more.
Our partners:
We work with leaders from the diamond and jewelry industry who understand the importance of integrating responsible business practices throughout their supply chains. Supporting communities where they do business is part of how they do business.
D.E.F. invites the entire international diamond jewelry industry, including mining companies, designers, manufacturers, and retailers to contact us to find out how they can join the cause and support our mission and efforts.
See how Botswana, the largest producer of diamonds in the world, is benefitting from companies doing business in country.