Building Resilient ASM Communities in East Africa (360G-CR-1729100)

This project helps to create a supply of Fairtrade gold through nine artisanal mining organisations in East Africa. The project will help the organisations to be better organised, more productive, and safer for the 2,800 workers and families nearby. More direct trading with international jewellery buyers will mean 20-30% more income each year from the gold they mine. At least three of the nine are expected to achieve full Fairtrade status bringing social premiums to invest in their communities.Training will build Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Organisations’ capacity to access finance for the first time. An innovative patient fund to invest in safety and productivity will be created. Miners' networks will be helped to speak up on their needs, promote mercury-free mining, and more support for these vulnerable and neglected communities.