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HK Exports collects 380 units of blood! Organized a blood donation drive at BKC-Mumbai   Hari Krishna Group, a leading name in the Gems and Jewellery industry, organized a blood donation drive on 13th February 2021 at The Capital, BKC-Mumbai. The donation camp was held on the occasion of HK’s 8th anniversary at The Capital building, BKC. The drive was open for all.   Organizing the camp was intended to outstretch the awareness about blood donation and its importance in saving human lives. HK group solemnly holds blood donation drives thrice a year. Over 11,152 units of blood have been collected so far, from such drives at the company's Surat and Mumbai offices.   The event was graced by Dr. Rajesh Dere, Dean in In charge of Jumbo Covid Center, BKC, Sachin Rane- Sr. PI, BKC, Satish Vyas – Gujarati Writer and other dignitaries from the diamond industry. Speaking about the occasion, Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder, and Managing Director, HK Exports Pvt Ltd., said, “Blood ...

Alrosa, LJRG to be recognized for Community-Building Efforts Awards gala on May 30, Las Vegas The Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) has announced the recipients of its 2019 ‘Diamonds Do Good’ Awards, to be presented at the D.E.F. annual gala on May 30 at the Venetian Hotel, Palazzo Ballroom Las Vegas, NV. Alrosa will receive the Diamonds Do Good Community Stewardship Award and the Luxury Jewelers Resource Group (LJRG) will receive the Diamonds Do Good Community Building Award. Alrosa, The world’s leading diamond mining company in terms of total carats produced, Alrosa has been a steward of the community since the discovery of a Kimberlite diamond pipe in 1955 brought thousands to the otherwise barren region. Given the name of ‘Mir’ the Russian word for ‘peace’ it is now home to 35,000 people. Alrosa makes community responsibility one of their company’s pillars and go beyond providing necessary infrastructure for workers and their families. Each year they dedica...

Holds High Level Reception with President of Botswana The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) donated $130,000 to the Botswana Top Achiever Program, during a dinner reception with His Excellency President Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi of Botswana. The presentation was made on the eve of the opening of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly.   The Top Achiever program recognizes students across Botswana and provides them with the ability to study in premier universities around the world. Students then come back to Botswana and contribute towards its economic diversification.  DEF has contributed to the Botswana Top Achievers program since 2011.   In his remarks thanking the DEF President Masisi recognized that through DEF’s Diamonds Do Good initiative, the Botswana diamond story is reflected in a hugely positive way, emphasizing how ethically sourced diamonds have made and continue to make enormous contributions to Botswana’s economy, an example of good governance...