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As Zavida Gemstones becomes more successful, our goal is to support at least one project in each continent where our gemstones are mined or where our artists are living. It is our way of living the values we believe in: giving back to people and communities from whom we benefit, substantially sharing the profits so that "everyone wins" and practicing the adage that what is good for business can be good for people, and what is good for people is good for business.
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Zavida Gemstones' goal of improving the lives of jewelry artisans in struggling global regions has been achieved through hard work and dedication to the cause. Out first grant endeavor, the Zavida Silversmith Project, returns 25-percent of Zavida's profits to silvermsith artists in Bhuj, India. When this region was struck by an earthquake in 2001, thousands were killed, the city was all but destroyed, and the centuries old silversmiths were left struggling to make a livlihood because they did not receive the same level of assistace as other craftspeople.
In just a few short years, Zavida has granted more than $23,000 to the silversmtihs through profit-sharing and private donations. In addition, Zavida purchases and sells the silversmith's jewelry, providing a much-needed income source. 
These funds, along with local project leaders Zavida has partnered with in India, are providing the craftsmen with tools, training, materials and micro-loans necessary to sustain and grow their livlihood. A designer works with the artisans to help contemporize ancient and traditional designs for export to Western markets. In addition, the funds have established a new program aimed at training young girls in the silversmith industry-a role that has traditionally been reserved for men.
These funds, along with local project leaders Zavida has partnered with in India, are providing the craftsmen with tools, training, materials and micro-loans necessary to sustain and grow their livlihood. A designer works with the artisans to help contemporize ancient and traditional designs for export to Western markets. In addition, the funds have established a new program aimed at training young girls in the silversmith industry-a role that has traditionally been reserved for men.
In just a short time, the Zavida Silversmith Project has already made an incredible difference. The silversmith jewlery items are selling through in local markets and attracting traders from all around India. In short, an ancient craft crucial to the region's wellbeing is being revived.
As Zavida Gemstones becomes more successful, our goal is to support at least one project in each continent where our gemstones are mined or where our artists are living. It is our way of living the values we believe in: giving back to people and communities from whom we benefit, substantially sharing the profits so that "everyone wins" and practicing the adage that what is good for business can be good for people, and what is good for people is good for business.
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