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 ...
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, ...
Diamond Empowerment Fund to Honor International Supermodel and Humanitarian Noella Coursaris Musunka
New York, NY: December 4 2012 - The Board of Directors of the Diamond Empwoerment Fund (DEF) announced today that Noella Coursaris Musunka, international model and founder of the Georges Malaika Foundation, will be honored at the second annual GOOD Awards, set for January 10, 2013, 6:30 p.m. at Lavo in New York City. Musunka, a ...
D.E.F Launches Ubuntu Retail Partnership Program
D.E.F is pleased to announce their new Ubuntu Retail Partnership Program. Ubuntu, meaning ‘humanity to others’, is a program designed for independent retailers interested in partnering with us. D.E.F.’s positive message of youth education empowerment and leadership development in diamond producing countries helps convey that diamonds promote good in communities where they are found. This ...
With Gratitude to our Generous Sponsors
Join us in empowering the next generation of African Leaders: Help further DEF’s mission of supporting education initiatives in diamond producing nations. Your contributions help to pay for tuition and learning for deserving students. Your generosity will be acknowledged on the DEF website and other future opportunities.
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TANZANIA: A FRIENDSHIP JOURNEY STOLE THE STAGE FRIDAY, APRIL 22, AT THE SOHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL EARNING BEST DOCUMENTARY AND BEST WORLD SHOWCASE! TANZANIA: A FRIENDSHIP JOURNEY, produced and directed by Emmy Award winning director Sylvia Caminer, chronicles the intimate journey through Tanzania of two best friends from vastly different worlds. Kristen, an all-American blue-eyed ...
DEF Mourns the Passing of Neal Goldberg
The Diamond Empowerment Fund mourns the passing of Neal Goldberg. On behalf of the Diamond Empowerment Fund Governing and Advisory Boards, it is most regrettable to announce the death of Neal Goldberg who served faithfully as the President of our Governing Board. Our sincere prayers and condolences are extended to the Goldberg family. At this ...
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Diamond Empowerment Fund!
From Southern Africa to your heart, wishing you joyous holidays & blessings in 2011. Knowledge is like a garden. If it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested. – African Proverb Thank you for your support. Thank you for making it happen. Any donation, small or big goes a long way! Warmest Regards, From the ...
DEF London: Diamonds in the Sky – SOLD OUT!
First International Benefit for African Empowerment Through Education Cause Met With Overwhelming Support from the Diamond Community LONDON, U.K. (October 25, 2010) The Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) has announced that it has received overwhelming response to its first planned international fundraising benefit event in support of its mission to support programmes that empower African youth ...
African Leadership Academy in the News
African Leadership Academy (ALA) profiled on NPR’s Morning Edition This nationally-broadcast five minute segment was captured during ALA’s inaugural graduation in June and briefly profiles two graduates, Joseph Munyambanza and Edward Ndopu. Click here to listen or read the transcript. ALA graduation featured in the Toronto Star “They have had a hand in changing national ...
KGK
KGK KGK’s commitment to being a responsible and ideal corporate citizen is driving force behind several social causes. Including healthcare and education all of which are championed by the Chairman Mr. Navrattan Kothari himself. The Bhaqwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (BMCHRC), Jaipur, is a pioneering effort b the KGK Group to bring relief ...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE….DIAMONDS FOR DEVELOPMENT.
Diamond Trading Company’ Sightholders Corporate Social Initiatives C. MAHENDRA Jain Vishva Bharti University was established with the inspiration of the Gurudev Tulsi a great ser saint and scholar of the modern era in 1991. Read more…. DIMEXON What does CSR mean to Dimexon? At Dimexon, we touch many lives and most of them start within ...
Donna Distefano, Royal Asscher, and Banneker Watches collaborate with Diamond Empowerment Fund on new jewelry line
DEF Announces New Diamonds for Good Membership Platform!
Join Diamonds for Good By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.