Donna Distefano, Royal Asscher, And Banneker Watches Collaborate With Diamond Empowerment Fund On New Jewelry Lines
New York, NY May 23, 2013: Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) has launched a new line of Empowerment Jewelry, collaborating with leading jewelry designers who support DEF’s mission of empowering the next generation of African leaders in diamond producing countries. Jewelry Designer Donna Distefano ’s stylish and sustainable collection of bracelets titled ‘Illumination’ was created to ...
Gemological Institute of America: Helping to Educate Africa
Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world.” Over the past decade, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has developed education programs to support the development of a skilled workforce to complement Africa’s mineral wealth. The Institute conducts classes in Botswana and South Africa, where gemology ...
Join Diamonds for Good by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.
The diamond and jewelry industry is engaging in innovative strategies to increase consumer awareness of its efforts to fight poverty and to promote sustainable economic development in nations where diamonds are mined and extracted. Local, regional and international businesses continued to affirm the strategic importance of demonstrating a commitment to corporate social responsibility. Seven years ...
Noella: Transforming Africa One Girl at a Time Through Education
As a young woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), I have a personal obligation to ensure that I give back to my community. I was born in Lubumbashi, but was educated in Europe after my father passed away and my mother was no longer able to care for me. After a 13-year separation, ...
“Beyond Being A Model, I Aim To Be A Role Model” By Flaviana Matata, D.E.F Angel Ambassador
Many people know my friend Russell Simmons as a music or fashion mogul. I know the caring, loving and philanthropic Russell who inspired me to start the Flaviana Matata Foundation (FMF). FMF is a Tanzania based organization I run that helps empower young orphaned girls in rural areas by supporting their education. A couple of ...
Board Member Lita Asscher of Royal Asscher Supports Global Equality
In 2008 Royal Asscher created the Stars of Africa line which contributes and helps support the Diamond Empowerment Fund in empowering the next generation of African leaders. DEF is proud to call Lita Asscher – President of Royal Asscher of America – a member of the Board of Directors, partner, supporter, and friend. On Monday, ...
D.E.F Gives Speech at CIDA Graduation 2012
Diamond Empowerment Fund was honored to participate in CIDA’s 2012 graduation, Friday July 6. Students were awarded their diplomas after a riveting address by guest speaker, entrepreneur Andile Sangqu, Executive Director of Xstrata South Africa. Diamond Empowerment Fund Marketing Associate and Botswana native, Lesego Mathware, hailed the graduates as “responsible, productive, and educated citizens of ...
Diamond Empowerment Fund Partners with Vanessa Simmons during Mercedes-Benz Swimwear Fashion Week
Co-founder, Russell Simmons and The Diamond Empowerment Fund have teamed up with niece Vanessa Simmons (and daughter of Rev Run) on the launch of her new swimwear line ‘Rose by Vanessa Jean’ during the Mercedes Benz Miami swimwear fashion week. The theme of Vanessa’s show is ‘Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend’. On the collaboration, ...
Diamonds Give 2012
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DEF Live from Hong Kong
I’ve been in the beautiful city of Hong Kong for almost a week now. I am here to raise money for the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF), my non-profit organization which is dedicated to supporting the empowerment of African youth.
Diamond Empowerment Fund at JCK Las Vegas
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Global Salute to Nelson Mandela: Insight for President Barack Obama
Literally millions of people on each continent throughout the world paused on July 18, 2011 to recognize and to celebrate the birthday of the living legend, Nelson Mandela. As an African American, I personally joined the ranks of the African National Congress (ANC) more than 40 years ago while I was a younger Black community ...
Donna Distefano, Royal Asscher, and Banneker Watches collaborate with Diamond Empowerment Fund on new jewelry line
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