Pact operates in 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization.

Founded in 1971, Pact is an international development organization that strives for a world in which every individual has control over his or her future. To achieve this, Pact builds systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses and governments to help them thrive.

Across the world, people who are challenged by poverty and marginalization lack the resources they need to thrive. The goal is to create resilient communities where people are heard, capable and vibrant.

Through operating its Mines to Markets programs, Pact has ensured that 90% of all Central African tin and tantalum is conflict-free according to standards set by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. That's half the world's tantalum and 5% of the world's tin adhering to OECD standards. Pact supports these communities to understand their rights and express them in a receptive system.

Pact also ensures that individuals have the skills and resources they need and are healthy and economically prosperous. By focusing on systemic changes, Pact builds an environment for sustainable success and delivers on the promise of a better tomorrow.

One project that Pact has worked on in the past is the Gemological Institute of America Artisanal Gem Guidebook project (GIA).

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) engaged Pact to help it pilot test its "Selecting Gem Rough: A Guide," which is a new tool that aims to advance the colored stone and market knowledge of artisanal and small-scale (ASM) miners and mining communities where gemstones are produced.

Pact has also been working on the Watoto Inje ya Mungoti (WIM) project, which means "children out of mining." This project uses novel approaches to address the key drivers of child labor in tin and tantalum mines in the DRC.

Within the context of WIM, Pact integrated aspects of its award-winning WORTH program, which provides training in financial literacy, savings, and financial skills, typically to groups of women.

In less than two years, Pact's WIM project reduced the number of children in mining occupations by 89%, resulting in a total absence of children from mining occupations of 97%.

The program was adapted to suit the needs of mining communities, helping families increase their incomes within and outside the mining sector, further supporting efforts to keep their children out of mining occupations by enabling micro businesses and start-ups and connecting them to previously inaccessible opportunities in local procurement related to mining work.

Currently, Pact is working on the Gem Leadership Fund.

Pact is at the center of changing how the jewelry sector works. From educating the industry to socializing new sourcing models that emphasize social justice, visibility of gem producing communities, and improving conditions, the Gem Leadership Fund enables Pact to continue this leadership within North America and around the world. This includes Pact providing consultations for the reform of the Kimberley Process, and implementing cutting-edge fieldwork to close the technology and market access gaps for artisanal and small-scale gem miners.

Pact operates in 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization.

Founded in 1971, Pact is an international development organization that strives for a world in which every individual has control over his or her future. To achieve this, Pact builds systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses and governments to help them thrive.

Across the world, people who are challenged by poverty and marginalization lack the resources they need to thrive. The goal is to create resilient communities where people are heard, capable and vibrant.

Through operating its Mines to Markets programs, Pact has ensured that 90% of all Central African tin and tantalum is conflict-free according to standards set by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. That's half the world's tantalum and 5% of the world's tin adhering to OECD standards. Pact supports these communities to understand their rights and express them in a receptive system.

Pact also ensures that individuals have the skills and resources they need and are healthy and economically prosperous. By focusing on systemic changes, Pact builds an environment for sustainable success and delivers on the promise of a better tomorrow.

One project that Pact has worked on in the past is the Gemological Institute of America Artisanal Gem Guidebook project (GIA).

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) engaged Pact to help it pilot test its "Selecting Gem Rough: A Guide," which is a new tool that aims to advance the colored stone and market knowledge of artisanal and small-scale (ASM) miners and mining communities where gemstones are produced.

Pact has also been working on the Watoto Inje ya Mungoti (WIM) project, which means "children out of mining." This project uses novel approaches to address the key drivers of child labor in tin and tantalum mines in the DRC.

Within the context of WIM, Pact integrated aspects of its award-winning WORTH program, which provides training in financial literacy, savings, and financial skills, typically to groups of women.

In less than two years, Pact's WIM project reduced the number of children in mining occupations by 89%, resulting in a total absence of children from mining occupations of 97%.

The program was adapted to suit the needs of mining communities, helping families increase their incomes within and outside the mining sector, further supporting efforts to keep their children out of mining occupations by enabling micro businesses and start-ups and connecting them to previously inaccessible opportunities in local procurement related to mining work.

Currently, Pact is working on the Gem Leadership Fund.

Pact is at the center of changing how the jewelry sector works. From educating the industry to socializing new sourcing models that emphasize social justice, visibility of gem producing communities, and improving conditions, the Gem Leadership Fund enables Pact to continue this leadership within North America and around the world. This includes Pact providing consultations for the reform of the Kimberley Process, and implementing cutting-edge fieldwork to close the technology and market access gaps for artisanal and small-scale gem miners.

Founded in 1971, Pact is an international development organization that strives for a world in which every individual has control over his or her future.

To achieve this, Pact builds systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses and governments to help them thrive.

Across the world, people who are challenged by poverty and marginalization lack the resources they need to thrive. The goal is to create resilient communities where people are heard, capable and vibrant.

Through operating its Mines to Markets programs, Pact has ensured that 90% of all Central African tin and tantalum is conflict-free according to standards set by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. That's half the world's tantalum and 5% of the world's tin adhering to OECD standards. Pact supports these communities to understand their rights and express them in a receptive system.

Pact also ensures that individuals have the skills and resources they need and are healthy and economically prosperous. By focusing on systemic changes. Pact builds an environment for sustainable success and delivers on the promise of a better tomorrow.

One project that Pact has worked on in the past is the Gemological Institute of America Artisanal Gem Guidebook project (GIA).

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) engaged Pact to help it pilot test its "Selecting Gem Rough: A Guide," which is a new tool that aims to advance the colored stone and market knowledge of artisanal and small-scale (ASM) miners and mining communities where gemstones are produced.

This one-year project (September 2016 - August 2017) consisted of four phases:

(1) A site selection, scoping, and data collection mission by Pact;

(2) a training program developed by GIA and jointly delivered with Pact at project sites;

(3) ongoing monitoring and coaching by Pact and GIA's contracted gemologist (and potentially additional GIA staff); and

(4) a final conclusion and impact report by Pact that will guide future iterations of the training. Pact continues to work with GIA to bring the guidebook and training resources to more ASM miners.

Pact has also been working on the Watoto Inje ya Mungoti (WIM) project, which means "children out of mining." This project uses novel approaches to address the key drivers of child labor in tin and tantalum mines in the DRC.

Within the context of WIM, Pact integrated aspects of its award-winning WORTH program, which provides training in financial literacy, savings, and financial skills, typically to groups of women.

In less than two years, Pact's WIM project reduced the number of children in mining occupations by 89%, resulting in a total absence of children from mining occupations of 97%.

The program was adapted to suit the needs of mining communities, helping families increase their incomes within and outside the mining sector, further supporting efforts to keep their children out of mining occupations by enabling micro businesses and start-ups and connecting them to previously inaccessible opportunities in local procurement related to mining work.

Pact is at the center of changing how the jewelry sector works. From educating the industry to socializing new sourcing models that emphasize social justice, visibility of gem producing communities, and improving conditions, the Gem Leadership Fund enables Pact to continue this leadership within North America and around the world. This includes Pact providing consultations for the reform of the Kimberley Process, and implementing cutting-edge fieldwork to close the technology and market access gaps for artisanal and small-scale gem miners.