Gemfields committed on UN SDGs & Vision 2030
Gemfields’ responsibly sourced gemstones Gemfields Kagem highlights its’ endeavour for responsible sourcing. Kagem is committed to ensuring that the community continues to benefit positively from its operations through various sustainability programmes focused on alleviating poverty and aligned with government policies, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Vision 2030. The mine has spent more than USD 2 million on community projects, including, 1: Rehabilitation of the 18.7km road connecting Chief Nkana and Chief Lumpuma’s chiefdoms from Kandole to Kafwaya village in Lufwanyama district, A: Construction of the Nkana Health Centre. B: Construction and equipping of a new Chapula Secondary School, C: Construction of new buildings at Chapula Primary School, D: Building of teachers’ accommodation at Kapila Community School, E: Support for the ‘Blessings’ and ‘Green Farm’ projects & F: Improvements to Chief Nkana and Chief Lumpuma’s palaces. 2: Kagem’s USD 345,000 i