Afriminers ensures support and empowerment for our miners across eight villages where gold mines and cobalt extraction are vital to the local economy. Recognizing the unique challenges faced in this area, we have tailored our benefits program to address the specific needs of our workforce. Here’s how miners in the Eastern Congo region benefit from our initiatives in healthcare, savings, education, insurance, and work accessories:

Healthcare Benefits:

• Localized Healthcare Access: Afriminers ensures that miners in each of the eight villages have access to localized healthcare facilities, facilitating timely medical attention when needed.
• Community Health Initiatives: We actively engage with local communities in each village to promote health awareness and provide resources for preventive healthcare measures, addressing prevalent health issues in the region.
• Collaboration with NGOs: Afriminers collaborates with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that specialize in healthcare to enhance access to medical services, including vaccination campaigns and disease prevention programs, across all eight villages.

Savings and Financial Security:

• Microsavings Programs: Recognizing the importance of financial inclusion, Afriminers facilitates microsavings programs tailored to the needs of miners in each of the eight villages, encouraging regular savings habits.
• Local Credit Unions: We support the establishment of local credit unions in each village to provide miners with access to affordable financial services, such as loans and savings accounts, fostering economic resilience within the community.
• Partnerships with Financial Institutions: Afriminers partners with local financial institutions in each village to offer specialized financial products designed to meet the unique circumstances of miners, such as low-interest loans and insurance schemes.

Education and Skill Development:

• Community Learning Centers: Afriminers establishes community learning centers in each village in collaboration with local stakeholders to provide educational opportunities for miners and their families, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills training.
• Scholarship Programs: We sponsor scholarship programs in each village to support miners in pursuing higher education or skill development courses, empowering them to unlock their full potential and contribute to the development of their communities.
• Apprenticeship Opportunities: Afriminers offers apprenticeship programs in partnership with local businesses in each village to provide hands-on training and mentorship, equipping miners with valuable skills for sustainable livelihoods.

Insurance Coverage:

• Life Insurance: Afriminers provides life insurance coverage to miners in each village, offering financial protection for their families in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
• Accident Insurance: We offer accident insurance to miners in each village, ensuring that they receive compensation and support in case of work-related injuries or accidents.
• Health Insurance: Afriminers covers health insurance expenses for miners in each village, ensuring access to quality medical care without financial burden.

Work Accessories and Equipment:

• Local Procurement: Afriminers prioritizes the procurement of work accessories and equipment from local suppliers in each village, stimulating economic growth and promoting local entrepreneurship.
• Technical Support: We provide technical support and training for miners in each village to ensure proper use and maintenance of work accessories and equipment, prolonging their lifespan and enhancing workplace safety.
• Community Workshops: Afriminers organizes community workshops on safety practices and equipment handling in each village, fostering a culture of safety awareness and responsible usage among miners.

For Inquiries Miners Please Contact: miners@afriminers.com