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Channeling the hot East African sunshine on this #miningmonday as we battle the doldrums of winter in Seattle. This might be my favorite mining pic from #teamanza 's last trip to the Tanga region of Tanzania. The pickaxe in motion, the red dirt, the miner on his cell phone - this is a true snapshot of artisanal mining in East Africa. It's inspiring. Serving these men and mining communities through education is why we do what we do at ANZA. #gemsforchange #ethicalgems #responsiblesourcing #jewelrywithapurpose #mining #gems #gemstones #artisanalmining #tanzania #kenya

A special #anzatravels inspired #transformationtuesdy! We made another stop at the Arusha Gemmological Vocational School in Arusha, Tanzania. It's so inspiring to watch these students grow in their gem cutting craft and take pride in their artistry. This small school turns out a significant number of students despite limited resources and worn, tired equipment. ANZA is proud to contribute to the school providing new machines, scholarships and opportunities for jobs and income. #gemsforchange #responsiblegemstones #gemfaceting #gemcutting #lapidary #facetron #arusha #tanzania #students #devonfoundation #eastafrica #education #teamanza @roger_dery @idazzle