From the Field Archives

IMPACT is pleased to present our newly released 2018 Annual Report, Empowering Peacebuilders! In 2018, we strengthened our commitment to…

March 7, 2019

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

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

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

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

Meet two women artisanal gold miners who will share their experience and how they are changing the narrative on Congo…

IMPACT is pleased to present our newly released 2017 Annual Report, Pushing Boundaries! In 2017, we challenged ourselves and others…

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

May 1, 2018

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

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

March 8, 2018

Kyomuhendo Kereni bends over to move rocks from the dark brown sand into the basin. As a 60 year old…

We are thrilled to introduce Transformation: 2018-2023, our first Strategic Plan as IMPACT. Last year in 2017, after 30 years…