Founded in 2007, The Diamond Empowerment Fund™ (D.E.F.) is a non-profit international organization with the mission to raise money to support education initiatives that develop and empower economically disadvantaged people in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource.
Established by individuals and businesses in the diamond and jewelry industries and others who are committed to the empowerment of Africa, we believe education is one of the most critical elements that powers society and empowers individuals to realize their full human potential. D.E.F. endeavors to partner with African education organizations that have a proven methodology for helping young people achieve success through self-determination, focus, and opportunity.
Vision – Helping Africans Help Africa
The Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) envisions a future when poverty in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource is dramatically reduced through successful fund raising initiatives by the diamond jewelry industry to support projects that educate and empower Africans locally. D.E.F. envisions an effort involving the following:
- Diamond jewelry industry supporting D.E.F. through the sale of their products with donations to the Fund;
- People donating to the Fund and also choosing to purchase diamond jewelry products that support D.E.F’s mission;
- African individuals, educational and service organizations, and government entities addressing poverty and education in keeping with D.E.F’s mission.
Former President of Botswana, President F.G. Mogae at the Africa-America Institute
