Elevate & Enhance
OBJECTIVES
We aim to elevate environmental conservation, social equity, and healthcare access in these regions, & will focus on the following key areas:
1. Environmental Conservation:
Working with SMO member mines to implement projects aimed at preserving biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and promoting sustainable land use. Amplification of existing conservation efforts will foster a more resilient ecosystem and minimize environmental impacts.
2. Social Empowerment:
Supporting initiatives that promote gender equality, access to education and healthcare, economic empowerment, and social inclusion in the wider mining communities. Through targeted interventions and strategic partnerships, we aim to enhance the well-being and increase opportunities for those in mining areas.
3. Healthcare Access:
Improving access to quality healthcare services will be a cornerstone of our work. Collaborating with SMO member mines and healthcare organisations, we seek to address health disparities & promote preventive care to enhance overall well-being.
4. Community Engagement:
Facilitating meaningful engagement with local residents, empowering them to actively participate in decision-making processes and ensuring that projects are culturally sensitive and sustainable in the long term.
MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN
COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
MEDICAL TRAINING
Location: West Africa
Following Endeavour Mining’s comprehensive community health needs assessments over recent years, CCI will provide world class medical training, centred around skills transfer and sustainability, in order to facilitate the delivery of community health programmes across West Africa.
The programmes will be focussed on malaria control, maternal and neo-natal health and on child health, especially access to quality treatment, prevention of illness through immunisation and improving outcomes for pregnant women and acutely malnourished children. The outcomes of these projects are evidence-based, evaluated against externally-verified metrics and benchmarked.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SOIL RESTORATION
Location: Suriname
Part of the EMSAGS project titled ‘Improving Environmental Management in the Mining Sector of Suriname, with a Focus on Small-Scale Gold Mining’ this pilot project at Compagnie Kreek aims to rehabilitate an area of around 285 hectares around a former mining village in the Brokopondo district of Suriname, where small-scale mining using mercury has caused significant degradation.
The project aims to develop a comprehensive soil restoration protocol that can be utilised by local stakeholders and communities to restore degraded ASGM sites more broadly. The goal is to mitigate deforestation and mercury contamination caused by ASGM while supporting local communities in achieving food security and sustainable livel.
RESTORATION & REHABILITATION
DEVELOPMENT OF NATURE RESERVES
Location – Côte D’Ivoire
Leadership for Conservation in Africa work in close collaboration with governments and local conservation organisations to influence, accelerate and bring about the protection and development of selected parks and reserves in Africa.
This project in Côte D’Ivoire is focussed on national park rehabilitation and re-building biodiversity, with a particular focus on targeting and reducing poaching as well as monitoring and improving water quality.
Make it Happen
FUNDRAISING & SUPPORT
The SMO Foundation welcomes donations from individuals, organizations, and businesses committed to making a positive difference for mining communities.
By supporting the foundation, donors will not only be contributing to the existing ESG initiatives of SMO member mines, but amplifying their positive impact.
How you can get involved:
1. Donate:
Your contributions will enable us to implement meaningful projects and initiatives to benefit the relevant communities.
2. Fundraise:
Host your own fundraising event to support the SMO Foundation's mission. Whether it's a charity run or a community fundraiser, your efforts will help drive positive change.
3. Spread the Word:
Help raise awareness about the SMO Foundation’s work and mission. Share our initiatives, success stories, and impact on social media, and encourage others to join our cause.
Together, we can make a lasting difference and contribute to building a more sustainable and equitable future for all.
The SMO Foundation is managed by Giving Works, Charity no. 1078770
