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Meet Ernest, Furaha, and Modestine: How the AFECCOR Project Supports Access to Savings and Credit
Meet three members of an artisanal gold mining community in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri Province: Ernest, Furaha, and Modestine.…
How Community Savings Groups Support Formalizing the Artisanal Mining Sector
According to the World Bank, only 26 percent of people in Democratic Republic of Congo have a formal bank account.…
Highlights from 2018 in our New Annual Report!
IMPACT is pleased to present our newly released 2018 Annual Report, Empowering Peacebuilders! In 2018, we strengthened our commitment to…
US Customs Checks on Artisanal Gold Stigmatize Democratic Republic of Congo
New US Customs Withhold Release Order singles out DRC instead of requiring implementation of traceability and due diligence for all…
Statement: IMPACT’s Office Closure Due to Ebola Outbreak in Mambasa Territory, Ituri Province
July 31, 2019—Ottawa, Canada IMPACT has been closely monitoring the evolving situation in Mambasa Territory since the first cases of…
Statement on IMPACT’s Response to Ebola Outbreak in Mambasa, Ituri Province
July 18, 2019—Ottawa, Canada IMPACT has been closely monitoring the evolving situation since the first cases of Ebola were declared…
IMPACT Joins Civil Society Open Letter to Responsible Jewellery Council
A group of 27 civil society groups have written an open letter to the Responsible Jewellery Council highlighting concerns with…
New Project Kicks-Off to Support Women Peacebuilders in Congo’s Artisanal Mining Communities
The Women of Peace project launches ahead of International Women’s Day, providing women in Democratic Republic of Congo with support…
Meet REAFECOM: Congo’s Women Artisanal Gold Miners Together in Solidarity
Meet the Network for the Empowerment of Women in Mining Communities (known by the French acronym REAFECOM), the first association…
Join us at a Canadian Theater Near You: The Shadow of Gold
A new documentary explores where our gold comes from and what we can do to support responsible sourcing from artisanal…
Documenting Best Practices: Formalization of Artisanal Mining Sector
Artisanal mining is an important source of income and employment, particularly for poor, rural populations. According to the World Bank,…