Timeline
- October 2022
Sandy Leong x Gemfields Serenity Collection to benefit education, New York
Gemfields’ Zambian emeralds dazzle in a third collaboration with US jewellery designer Sandy Leong, with proceeds going towards projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The Serenity Collection pairs emeralds with freshwater pearls in necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. Each piece is classic with a twist and was handmade by artisans in New York.
- October 2022
New primary school to serve local community, Madagascar
Generous donations from Phillips Auctioneers Ltd and a private donor have funded a primary school in Madagascar, the second completed by the Foundation, and it is already hosting classes. This newly rebuilt facility will enhance the learning prospects and wellbeing of children in the Analamanga area, with bright and airy classrooms and hot meals served daily.
- September 2022
New computer lab and classrooms for local primary school, Zambia
A generous donation to the Foundation from Assore International Holdings and Kagem Mining are funding a major upgrade to the Kapila Primary School in Lufwanyama. The school currently educates some 380 pupils with no internet or power. As well as upgrading existing facilities, a third classroom block will be built with a pre-school classroom and modern, solar-powered computer lab.
- August 2022
Work on new Madagascar primary school begins, Madagascar
Gemfields Foundation is leading a new project to re-build and expand the Ecole la Bénédiction in the Analamanga region of Madagascar in time for the start of the new school year, with generous funding from a private donor and Phillips auction house. The rural school has increased its enrolment sixfold over the last decade and this project will enable its good work to continue.
- November 2021
Sandy Leong introduces new ruby pieces in aid of Gemfields Foundation
Madagascan primary school completed, Madagascar
- October 2021
Proceeds from Phillips’ Zambian emerald jewellery auction to benefit Gemfields Foundation
Fabergé launch Altruist collection
- September 2021
Jewel of Africa x Gemfields ‘Big Three’ pendant raises funds for Cabo Delgado computer room, Mozambique
September sees the launch of a Jewel of Africa x Gemfields pendant featuring emeralds, rubies and sapphires that will raise funds for the construction of a new computer training laboratory for children and adults displaced by the insurgency in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province.
Gemfields Foundation to build a primary school, Madagascar
In July 2021, work on a Madagascan primary school commenced, with the aim of it being completed in time for the start of classes in September!
PROJECT FUNDED BY Sandy Leong Jewelry, a private donor, international editors and journalists, and Gemfields Foundation’s unrestricted funds.
- July 2021
Donation of solar lamps to displaced families, Mozambique
Donation of 4,000 solar lamps to internally displaced families in Mozambique
Project funded by website donations and Gemfields Foundation’s unrestricted funds.
- July 2021
MRM to Plant 3,000 Trees by December, Mozambique
To celebrate World Environment Day, MRM unveiled plans to plant 3,000 trees in Namanhumbir by December 2021.
- May 2021
Sandy Leong Jewelry raises funds for Gemfields Foundation, Bridgehampton, NY
NY based jewellery brand raises funds at private gallery event, for active Foundation projects in education and skills training.
- May 2021
Further donations in fight against Covid-19, Zambia
Donation of essential medical and sanitisation items to health clinics and schools in fight against Covid-19, Zambia.
- April 2021
Further donations for displaced people, Mozambique
Donation of 60 kits of essential items to displaced families in need, in conjunction with the local government.
- January 2021
Food donation for displaced people, Mozambique
Donation of 500 kits with basic food products to the Montepuez district government in Cabo Delgado province to support people that have fled to the Namanhumbir Administrative Post.
- January 2021
Supported farming associations increase yield, Mozambique
Seven communities participating in the Community Conservation Agriculture Project, supported by MRM, produced 83.7% more in 2019/2020 than they had in the previous season.
A charitable endeavour to deliver impactful projects in Africa
- December 2020
Launch of Gemfields Foundation
Launch of Gemfields Foundation
- October 2020
Ambulance donation, Mozambique
Donation of an ambulance to Namanhumbir clinic, providing 30,000 inhabitants of 20 local villages access to health services, particularly aiding mothers in labour.
- December 2019
Masasa Community School, Zambia
Local primary school in the Lumpuma Chiefdom area started construction with the full support of Kagem.
Project funded by KAGEM Limited.
- December 2019
Community school toilets, Zambia
Local primary school, Kapila requested that Kagem build 3 blocks of toilets for its pupils. These now provide facilities for over 300 pupils and staff.
Project privately funded, thanks to
the Generosity of Richa Goyal Sikri
completed by Kagem Limited.
A privately funded project, brought to life by Kagem Ltd
Creating the opportunity for local villagers to have the skills to qualify for on-going employment
- November 2019
Vocational Training Centre, Mozambique
Project completed and funded by MRM.
- October 2019
Inkalamu donation to Niassa Carnivore Project, Mozambique and Zambian Carnivore Programme, Zambia
Project completed and funded by Gemfields Limited.
An exceptional gemstone, the Lion Emerald, provides funding for conservation efforts for African lions
- October 2019
Gemfields Foundation Charitable Status
Gemfields Foundation registered as a UK charity.
- August 2019
Fauna and Flora donation
One-off contribution of USD 25,000 to support Fauna and Flora projects.
Project completed and funded by Gemfields Limited.
Working together with communities to build livelihoods
- May 2019
Egg production project, Mozambique
Chicken farming co-operatives requested support to diversify their businesses to incorporate egg production alongside broiler production.
Project completed and funded by MRM.
Niassa Carnivore Project, Mozambique
Three-year partnership of annual 50,000 USD contribution (150,000 USD total).
Investment (usd): 150,000, Beneficiaries:NA
Project completed and funded by Gemfields Limited.
Working together to protect Africa’s great biodiversity
Zambian Carnivore Programme, Zambia
Three-year partnership of annual 50,000 USD contribution (150,000 USD total).
Investment (usd): 150,000, Beneficiaries: NA
Project completed and funded by Gemfields Limited.
Quirimbas National Park, Mozambique
Three-year partnership of annual 50,000 USD contribution (150,000 USD total).
Investment (usd): 150,000, Beneficiaries: NA
Project completed and funded by Gemfields Limited.
#conservation gemstones
- May 2018
Water infrastructure upgrade, Mozambique
Upgrades to the local mains water infrastructure, sanitation and sewerage in Montepuez.
Project completed and funded by MRM.
- May 2018
Electrification, Mozambique
Upgrade to local mains electrical system at Namanhumbir clinic.
Project completed and funded by MRM.
Enhancing the provision of healthcare to remote communities
- May 2018
Mobile Health Clinic II, Mozambique
Project completed and funded by MRM.
- October 2017
Chapula Secondary School, Zambia
Project completed and funded by Kagem Limited.
The project included the creation of both a football pitch and children’s playground
- April 2017
Nseue Primary School, Mozambique
Project completed and funded by MRM.
- April 2017
Nanune Primary School, Mozambique
Construction of five classrooms, admin and two teachers’ houses, with 380 beneficiaries.
Project completed and funded by MRM.
- April 2017
Mpene Primary School, Mozambique
Construction of three classrooms, admin and two teachers’ houses with 143 beneficiaries.
Project completed and funded by MRM.
- March 2017
Namanhumbir Chicken Farm, Mozambique
Construction of chicken farm, training of association members, funding first three cycles with a total of 6,000 chickens.
Project completed and funded by MRM.
A mobile clinic to reach remote communities and provide vital healthcare
- January 2017
Mobile Health Clinic I, Mozambique
Purchase, operation of outreach health programme in partnership with Gvt, with 10,000 beneficiaries.
Project completed and funded by MRM.
- January 2017
ATM, Mozambique
Construction of an ATM shelter in Namanhumbir.
Project completed and funded by MRM.
- January 2017
Nkana Health Centre, Zambia
Project completed and funded by Kagem Limited.
