Focus Areas Archives - Page 7 of 12

Posted March 7, 2019

Meet the Network for the Empowerment of Women in Mining Communities (known by the French acronym REAFECOM), the first association...

Posted February 6, 2019

A new documentary explores where our gold comes from and what we can do to support responsible sourcing from artisanal...

Posted December 19, 2018

Artisanal mining is an important source of income and employment, particularly for poor, rural populations. According to the World Bank,...

Posted December 6, 2018

A group of 14 NGO’s have written an open letter to the Chief Executive of the London Metal Exchange about...

Posted November 29, 2018

In September, IMPACT brought together over 100 stakeholders for a one-day conference to discuss natural resources in areas where security...

Posted November 12, 2018

November 12, 2018—London, Ottawa, Washington DC The diamond industry must deliver on its promise that consumers can trust the diamonds...

Posted September 14, 2018

Join us during Gender Equality Week for this unique opportunity to experience the reality at an artisanal mine in eastern...

Posted August 3, 2018

Women at an artisanal mine site in Rwanda are being welcomed to work in its semi-industrial area, as the mine’s...

Posted July 16, 2018

As the Dell’s Women Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) meets in Toronto, the tech leader announces new funding for business education of...

Posted June 21, 2018

The diamond industry continues to be tainted by links between diamonds and human rights abuses, conflict finance, and corruption. Although...

Posted May 1, 2018

Women from five communities and six mine sites in Democratic Republic of Congo came together this past week to establish...

Posted April 16, 2018

By Victoria Reichel Since its launch in 2017 in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, 50 Village Saving and Loans Associations...