How artisanal mining empowers communities in East Africa and the social impact of buying responsibly sourced jewelry

Monica Gichuhi is a “rock star”.

Why?

Because she saw the challenges that artisanal and small scale miners face in East Africa and tackled them. This touches aspects including legal protections of artisanal mining, conflict, human rights, and gemstone education via PACT and GIA’s illustrated book “Selecting Gem Rough: A Guide for Artisanal Miners” to enable more equitable pay in the supply chain - for both men and women.Sit on our our videos conversation!

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