Diamonds Do Good has provided a $50,000 grant to the Black Coffee Foundation for its Gift of Sight program, which offers eye screenings and eyewear to children in underserved and rural communities across South Africa.
South African musician and foundation founder Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo announced the funding at an event at Phi Beach in Baja Sardinia, Italy, on Aug. 13.
Funding for Mobile Eye Care
The grant will support mobile eye-care services delivered in schools and communities. The program screens children for vision problems and provides corrective eyewear where required.
The Black Coffee Foundation runs Gift of Sight in partnership with clinics. Established in 2010, the foundation also operates programs covering education, skills development and community assistance.
“Diamonds Do Good is proud to support initiatives that create tangible opportunities for people and communities,” said Kealeboga Pule, co-chair of the Diamonds Do Good Beneficiary Committee and founder and managing director of Nungu Diamonds. “Gift of Sight by Black Coffee is a powerful example of how investing in the wellbeing of young people can have a lasting impact. By bringing vision care directly to underserved communities, this program is helping children see more clearly, learn more confidently and imagine a brighter future. We are honored to partner with Black Coffee and his Foundation in advancing this important work.”
Program to Reach More Communities
“Every child deserves the chance to see what is possible for their future,” Black Coffee said. “Gift of Sight is personal to me because it is about creating access to something that can fundamentally change a child’s experience in the classroom and their outlook on what is possible. I am grateful to Diamonds Do Good for recognising the importance of this work and for helping us expand the project so that we can reach even more children and communities across South Africa.”
Lungie Maphumulo, CEO of the Black Coffee Foundation, said the grant would allow the organization to extend the program and work with additional partners.
“Thank you to Diamonds Do Good for the incredible support and for their belief in the vision behind Gift of Sight by Black Coffee,” she said. “For us, this is about more than providing an eye test or a pair of glasses. It is about identifying challenges early, connecting children to the care they need and giving them a better opportunity to learn, participate and thrive. This grant will help us extend the reach of the Gift of Sight by Black Coffee initiative and continue building partnerships that allow us to bring meaningful, sustainable healthcare interventions to children across the country.”
