Friends and family, I hope you will take a few minutes to watch this interesting and very educational clip about the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The DRC is a jungle-y country in sub-Saharan Africa not so far from Gabon where I lived during the Peace Corps. It is not easy to grasp how the world’s demand for diamonds can cause people pain and strife, such as it does in the DRC, but this short video does a very good job of explaining.
For those of us who are attracted to all things that sparkle (including me!!), let’s remember that there are much better options out there for us than the diamonds mined in developing nations, the very diamonds which are sold in every jewelry store in our country. Better options include jewelry from companies like Brilliant Earth that offer “conflict-free gems”.
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