After a recent visit to TanzaniteOne, US Retailer, JTV (Jewelry Television) have kindly made a generous donation of school supplies and text books to the Naisinyai Primary and Secondary School that are supported by TanzaniteOne and their Tanzanite Foundation.
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Jewelry Television’s co-founder Jerry Sisk says “We are thrilled to work so closely with TanzaniteOne. Our visit to Tanzania has shown us first-hand how tanzanite is mined and brought to the market. We are well aware that sales of this precious gemstone help to support the local communities and we will do what we can to assist. I know that this donation of school supplies and text books will be well received and appreciated by the children and teachers alike”
Hayley Henning, who heads up the Tanzanite Foundation in the US says that TanzaniteOne is deeply committed to supporting the communities that surround the tanzanite mining area. Through the work of the Foundation, TanzaniteOne and their members have contributed greatly to the community and to date have built two schools, a medical clinic and a community center. Fresh water supply is also pumped daily from neighboring TanzaniteOne, and is responsible for the watering of up to 5000 head of cattle every day. “TanzaniteOne is delighted to collaborate with tanzanite retailers and their customers to encourage their support of the Tanzanite Foundation initiatives, and will continue to do so”
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The Tanzanite Foundation
The Tanzanite Foundation is the Marketing and Public Relations arm of TanzaniteOne. They operate as an industry-supported organization which was established in 2003 to grow tanzanite demand globally and create value for existing and prospective ethically operating and socially conscious industry stakeholders. The Tanzanite Foundation works to make a real difference to the lives of communities at tanzanite’s source by contributing to social and economic upliftment projects. Through TanzaniteOne, they empower the local community to improve their way of life through education and sustainable development initiatives. Together they aim to place social responsibility at the heart of industry practices, encouraging the development of a tanzanite industry free from exploitation, and ensuring that local Tanzanian communities share in the rewards that the tanzanite industry earns.
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About TanzaniteOne
TanzaniteOne is the largest and most scientifically advanced miner and supplier of rough tanzanite, a unique position that affords it the opportunity to support and influence the entire channel, from mine to market, ensuring that maximum stakeholder value is achieved at each stage of the process. Our leading position in the tanzanite market has ensured TanzaniteOne the recognition and respect of its peers.
