Gem Legacy is a 501(c)3 Charity Nonprofit

Our Mission

Support vocational training, entrepreneurship, and community development in East African artisanal gem mining communities.

Our Initiatives

Vocational Training

Education: the key to opening opportunities for the next generation

Entrepreneurship

Investing in the dreams of artisanal colored gemstone miners

Community Development

Bolstering all members of artisanal mining communities

Our Vision for Change in East Africa

We are a charity committed to sustainably solving problems brought to us by artisanal gem mining communities with a culturally sensitive approach.

Our Current Campaigns

College Scholarships

Tour Guide, Teacher, Gem Cutter, Secretary, and more! In 2023, Gem Legacy sponsored its inaugural group of seven college attendees from the Ruby mining region of Northern Tanzania. Gem Legacy is committed to opening doors to education for the next generation of gem mining families.

$125 Miner Toolkits

80-90% of all East African miners are farming miners or mining farmers! They use their farming tools to do hard-rock mining, leaving them ill-equipped for safety and success. We want to equip them with the essential tools for self-protection and ensure they effectively reach their goal: gemstones!

In 2023, Gem Legacy sponsored:

$125 Miner Toolkits sponsored
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Secondary School Scholarships for Mwatate Students
1
Young Adults from a mining region to attend college
1
Young adults to attend Gem Faceting School
1

How We Measure Impact

We measure the impact of our presence in a community by the legacy our presence will leave: a significant increase in dollar to impact, expanding capacity of education, earning power, or otherwise, and generational impact and holistic life improvement.

 

Gem Legacy is committed to functioning sustainably, making the most of every dollar our donors contribute. To that end, 100% of Gem Legacy Adventures profits help to offset Gem Legacy operational costs.

Other Ways You Can Help

$ 1

1 year of breakfast and lunch for a Kitarini Primary School student

$ 1

1 Miner Toolkit, customized with the tools needed by each individual miner

$ 1

1 secondary school scholarship for a Kitarini Primary School graduate

$ 1

1 secondary school scholarship for a Mwatate Children’s Home student

$ 1

1 scholarship to attend the Gemological & Gem Faceting School’s 5 month program

Travel With Us

Gem Legacy Adventures: July 26-August 5, 2025

Explore gem mines, wildlife safaris, and Gem Legacy initiatives in a guided experience

 

Gem Legacy is committed to functioning sustainably, making the most of every dollar our donors contribute. To that end, 100% of Gem Legacy Adventures profits help to offset Gem Legacy operational costs.