East African gem trade

Sharing the Rough Documentary Coming to Seattle–and a Theater Near You!

Posted by Monica on October 21, 2015 - Add Comment »

Movies are brilliant. They capture our imagination as nothing else can: we’re transfixed by the big screen and stereo sound, and time passes unnoticed. Maybe that is why I’m so excited that there is a full length documentary devoted to…

Sharing the Rough Day Two: Another Facet of Africa

Posted by Monica on February 10, 2014 - Add Comment »

Day two in Africa with the Sharing the Rough* film documentary team illustrated how East Africans are adding value to the gem trade there. It was a visceral reminder that hope and significance can come from unlikely places…

To Africa, With Love

Posted by Monica on January 21, 2014 - Add Comment »