Jeweltree Foundation

the jeweltree foundation promotes an open and fair trade for artisanal miners and mining cooperatives. we also promote transparency and international best practice standards within the industry. beneficiation and development however, mean more then securing a fair deal. the quality of life is not measured by wealth but by freedom. freedom is the principal goal and purpose of development and at the basis of our philosophy. we believe that progress and development rise from the abolishment of restrictions. freedom is not restricted to the rich and wealthy. poverty is not just a lack of money but also a general lack in possibilities for people to live the life they want. the jeweltree foundation aims to increase the potential for freedom by assisting communities and empower and equip people with self-identity, self-belief and life skills. we believe this will engage in income-generating activities to complement the fund-raising efforts of our foundation.