Education

The 113-square-metre lab will house 30 Raspberry Pi desktop kits with monitors. These computers will be linked to educational websites and will provide (restricted) internet access to children who are eager to learn, particularly those currently residing in temporary camps and missing out on schooling. The objective of this initiative is to teach students basic …

Work has begun on a new computer lab in Mozambique funded by Gemfields Foundation! Read More »

In the second collaboration between the two this year, US-based fine jewellery designer Sandy Leong has partnered with Gemfields to ensure that her new five-piece ruby collection will support the Foundation’s projects in sub-Saharan Africa.   For ten years, Sandy Leong has run her jewellery business with sustainability and humanitarian causes at its heart, making …

Sandy Leong introduces new ruby pieces in aid of Gemfields Foundation Read More »

The Antsahamarofoza primary school is officially open! Today the Gemfields Foundation board of trustees joined the REXMA team, pupils, parents, teachers and local villagers to celebrate the opening of their primary school. After a virtual tour of the new buildings, the pupils sang together and a group of the parents danced outside their brand new …

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Today the children took over! Pupils at the Madagascan primary school decorated the walls to bring in some colour and fun, making the classrooms a welcome place to learn and make friendships.   Parents and local villagers joined the day of activities to lend their hands of support as the finishing touches come together. The …

Primary school pupils decorate their new school Read More »

In the last few weeks, the exterior of the school has received additional coats of paint and is starting to look very smart. The team have carefully maintained an exposed brick area next to the entrance, showing the ‘London bricks’ in a nod to Gemfields’ London headquarters, an aspect which was revealed as a surprise …

Primary school ready for final decorating Read More »

Freshly painted walls have transformed our newly constructed primary school in Madagascar. Drilling at both well sites found water, and efforts are now underway to install the pipes and pump that will carry water to a tank located next to the canteen. Plenty of work is taking place on the inside, which the team is …

Fresh coat of paint for primary school Read More »

The primary school in Madagascar is now beginning to take shape. External walls are being rendered ready to paint and the roof is almost complete. At the build site, attention now turns to the canteen and kitchen area as the various equipment and fixtures are to be fitted. Outside, the biogas installation is progressing well. …

Madagascan primary school construction nears completion. Read More »

Our primary school construction in Madagascar is continuing to progress at pace. This week the roof is going on to the new building, which means that the team will be able to begin efforts on the internal fixtures and fittings. Drilling the well will commence at the end of this week, which is a change …

Roof completion and water source in sight for Madagascan primary school Read More »

Construction of the primary school in Madagascar is progressing at a fast pace now. The walls of the new school have been constructed out of brick, and it is possible to see the classroom, canteen and offices take shape. It is already clear that the building will provide a sizable community hub and be a …

Primary school construction crosses halfway mark with roof being installed Read More »