Diamonds Do Good Awards More Than $250K in Grants

Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has allocated more than $250,000 in grants to support initiatives in diamond-producing and manufacturing countries including Tanzania, India and Botswana.  

The grants focus on education, youth empowerment, economic stimulation, and sustainability with a special emphasis on creating a positive global impact in the natural diamond industry, the organization said Wednesday. DDG is also partnering with the American India Foundation (AIF) to launch the DDG Urban Transition Centers, a program designed to support children of migrant workers in India’s diamond-cutting sector.  

“The transition centers represent a commitment to holistic development for these children, ensuring they are not left behind due to migration challenges,” said Pritesh Patel, DDG board member and chief operating officer at the GIA. 

Additionally, DDG and United People Global are continuing to bolster small business owners in Africa and India by fostering job creation in diamond-producing communities, advancing economic stability and increasing educational opportunities.  

The grants reflect the DDG’s ongoing commitment to “fostering hope, growth and sustainability” through the formation of impactful and targeted outreach programs, the nonprofit explained. 

Founded in 2007, DDG promotes the positive role of natural diamonds in uplifting diamond-dependent regions through strategic partnerships and targeted grant programs.

Image: American India Foundation transition centers. (Diamonds Do Good)