DEF LONDON: Diamonds in the Sky

Join Russell Simmons, Justin Etzin, Anna Martin & Varda Shine for a special evening in support of empowerment through education for African youth. [more]

DEF LONDON: Diamonds in the Sky DEF LONDON: Diamonds in the Sky

Raffle to Benefit DEF and Jewelers for Children

DEF and Jewelers for Children are holding a joint raffle to raise funds. Prizes include jewelry, a golf trip and a one-on-one yoga class with DEF founder, Russell Simmons. [more]

Raffle to Benefit DEF and Jewelers for Children Raffle to Benefit DEF and Jewelers for Children

Royal Asscher “Stars of Africa” Rings to Empower students in Africa

Diamond Empowerment Fund® (D.E.F.) is named as the first beneficiary of its "Stars of Africa" Diamond Collection

Royal Asscher “Stars of Africa” Rings to Empower students in Africa Royal Asscher “Stars of Africa” Rings to Empower students in Africa

EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION

TEXT "DEF" TO 90999 TO DONATE $5

EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION

Rachel Bilson making a difference in Africa

Rachel Bilson designs a bracelet for D.E.F.

Rachel Bilson making a difference in Africa Rachel Bilson making a difference in Africa

Featured Students: Brenda Tame and Lesego Magana from CIDA City Campus

CIDA City Campus, our first beneficiary, has reinvented traditional models of higher education in South Africa.

Featured Students: Brenda Tame and Lesego Magana from CIDA City Campus Featured Students: Brenda Tame and Lesego Magana from CIDA City Campus

Second Beneficiary: African Leadership Academy

In 2009, D.E.F. selected a second beneficiary organization, the African Leadership Academy (ALA) and created a DEF Scholars program.

Second Beneficiary: African Leadership Academy Second Beneficiary: African Leadership Academy

Helping Africans Help Africa

Founded in 2007, The Diamond Empowerment Fund™ (D.E.F.) is a non-profit international organization with the mission to raise money to support education initiatives that develop and empower economically disadvantaged people in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource.

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Africas Angels

D.E.F.’s Africa’s Angels are ambassadors selected for their compassion and commitment to our mission of helping Africans help Africa through education that empowers and provides tangible skills to help build lives. MORE INFO

Athletes for Africa

D.E.F.’s Athletes for Africa is a donor advocate group of current and retired professional athletes who help further the mission of empowerment through education in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource. MORE INFO

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  • DEF & Jeweler’s For Children has teamed up for this awesome raffle, check it out! http://tiny.cc/6j88s 21 hrs ago
  • DEF and Jewelers For Children have teamed up to raffle away unmatched experiences and luxurious items...http://tiny.cc/jebsm...Get your tix! 2 weeks ago
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