Meet Gloria
Ending child labour starts with investing in women artisanal cobalt miners in Democratic Republic of Congo
Foundations for Peace
Building economic security through community savings
Digging for Equality
Supporting women's empowerment in artisanal mining
Just Gold
Bringing responsible and conflict-free gold from artisanal mines to international markets

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IMPACT

Regulatory and Legal Reform

Regulatory and Legal Reform

What is Regulatory and Legal Reform?

Gender Equality

Gender Equality

What is Gender Equality?

Our Five Focus Areas

Our Five Focus Areas

Illicit Trade and Financing

Illicit Trade and Financing

What is illicit trade?

Supply Chain Transparency

Supply Chain Transparency

What is supply chain transparency?

Environmental Stewardship

Environmental Stewardship

What is environmental stewardship?

Our Mission

IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. We are an independent non-profit, collaborating with local partners for lasting change.

Reveal

We investigate, monitor, and analyze existing systems

Innovate

We develop, test, and deliver improved systems

Engage

We advance constructive dialogue with stakeholders

Latest News

The Unintended Costs of Mineral Embargoes in Democratic Republic of Congo

The Unintended Costs of Mineral Embargoes in Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been at the center of global debates over conflict minerals. As the…
Spotlight on the Kayonza Mine in Uganda

Spotlight on the Kayonza Mine in Uganda

Nestled in Central Uganda’s Kassanda District, the Kayonza mine site is a bustling hub of activity. Managed by the Kitumbi-Kayonza…
Empowering Traders for Responsible Artisanal Gold Sourcing in Côte d’Ivoire

Empowering Traders for Responsible Artisanal Gold Sourcing in Côte d’Ivoire

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) plays a significant role in Côte d’Ivoire, contributing to livelihoods in many communities. The…
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We work in areas where security and human rights are at risk through research, field operations, and collaboration with partners.