{"id":38674,"date":"2026-10-28T12:09:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=38674"},"modified":"2026-10-28T12:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:39:56","slug":"diamonds-do-good-and-signet-foundation-spotlight-youth-development-in-botswana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/diamonds-do-good-and-signet-foundation-spotlight-youth-development-in-botswana\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamonds Do Good and Signet Foundation Spotlight Youth Development in Botswana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Diamonds Do Good (DDG) and the Signet Love Inspires Foundation have highlighted youth development through <em>Finding the Leader Within<\/em>, a two-year partnership between DDG and Botswana-based Stepping Stones International (SSI), funded by the Signet foundation.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership culminated in a screening of three short films, <em>Three Stories. Lives Changed.<\/em>, on 8 October at Maitisong Theatre in Gaborone. Created by young Batswana, the films use storytelling to address issues affecting young people and amplify their voices.<\/p>\n<p>The programme included a creative masterclass led by Denim Richards, founder of Opulent Entertainment, with Shuga Global supporting research and storytelling. The premiere was attended by Marcus ter Haar, incoming DDG Chair, and featured a keynote address by Botswana\u2019s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo.<\/p>\n<p>Ter Haar said DDG\u2019s new initiative aims to identify impactful programmes in natural diamond-producing countries and connect them with industry organisations and philanthropic foundations to support education, entrepreneurship, youth development and workforce opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diamonds Do Good (DDG) and the Signet Love Inspires Foundation have highlighted youth development through Finding the Leader Within, a two-year partnership between DDG and Botswana-based Stepping Stones International (SSI), funded by the Signet foundation. The partnership culminated in a screening of three short films, Three Stories. 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