Diamond Purchase Reform

Please sign our petition for reform on how diamonds are purchased in the United States and the rest of the Western World

Overview

They say "Diamonds are forever," but Hands for Africa says human lives and human limbs aren't. Consider Maria, an 8-month-old baby girl in Sierra Leone. In an act of unfathomable cruelty, her arm was hacked off by the "rebel" terrorists of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). The RUF mob sought to impose its will on Sierra Leone by chopping off thousands of civilian hands, feet and ears. Thousands more people have simply been slaughtered and left to rot in village streets. Men, women, children, civilian, soldier; it makes no difference to the rebels that were supported by these conflict diamonds purchased by the united states and the rest of the western world.

What we can do together? With one million signatures we can push Congress to put pressure on the international diamond trade. The United States is the premier retail market for diamonds, it has the clout to force a cleanup. Major diamond trading companies seem determined to turn a blind eye. The United States must force that eye open. You can be part of this amazing movement!

Retailers cannot guarantee that the diamond you purchase is not a conflict diamond. As consumers, we have the power to change that by demanding details about the diamonds we buy. Demanding proof that a diamond is conflict-free sends a powerful message to the world that we will not support an industry or nation that helps fund terror groups. Change won't happen overnight, but it will happen if we are persistent. You can also help by clicking here to get your own “STOP BLOOD DIAMONDS” wristband.

Signatures

Melissa Farrow,
No words need to be said to stop this horrific issue.

Netta Mcfrazier,
I think Hands For Africa is a great organization. The effort put forth by the people who created it is outstanding and amazing. At times you think does anybody even care about the people on the other side of the world. When you hear about the atrocities going on it makes me stop and think then I begin to thank God for my many blessings. Keep up the good work.

Robert Rodriguez,
The work Hands For Africa is doing is absolutely extraordinary. I fully support their effort to enforce only conflict-free diamond sales.

Tawnie Shepherd,
Keep up the good work. God Bless you guys for caring about these issues!! We buys these diamonds from the store and simply turn the other cheek...

Eric Biley,

Grace Kummerfeld,
You have my full support.

shantell mckenzie,

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Amanpreet G.,
If and when I buy a diamond, I want to know where it is coming from. It is not okay that we take them without making sure that they are not from this area. The violence needs to stop.

Tayiba Khan,

Kate Bleyer,

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ismail Mualin,

David M. Fraser,
Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored - Aldous Huxley. We can either ignore the facts on the atrocities of blood dimonds or we can do something to fix them. I choose to fix them, how about you?

Kimberly Czarnota,

Azha Anderson,
I believe that this organization is doing a great job with trying to help people. Its amazing to see how many people really do care about others lifestyles and who want to make a difference and help.

Karina Ciprian,

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Thomas Nizami,

Chariya Sok,

Karina Hernandez,
Wishing all the best and spreading the word.

Daysha Perkins,

Josephine Ybarra,

robert gandapermana,
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Monica EZIRIM, Switzerland,
All those who buy diamonds coming from a conflict area are co-responsible for all inhuman treatments inflicted to the civilians. These buyers DONT HAVE MORE HUMAN SYMPATHY NOR FEELINGS than the RUF and all the Gouvernments people behind them.

Elliot Rodgers,
Please do everything you can to help.

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Ben Savill,
No blood for diamonds!

Kallan Ryan Smith,

Thomas harvey,
All it takes is one person to make a difference, which in turn starts a movement. I believe if we all start asking questions the rules of the game will change. How else can I help make this movement successful?I just purchased a necklace and a t-shirt but feel I can do more. You have my 100% support!

Melissa Wilcox,

Adam Albright,

salvador navarro,

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Thomas Janus,

Viet N. Trinh,
We need to need to start holding ourselves accountable for our actions.

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Michael Di Lorenzo,

Jessica Gilfillan,

Douglas R. McDonald,
A great organization doing a great thing. Keep up the great and important work!

Tiffany Vu,

Jenny Voong,

Dawn Perkins,
This is why I don't purchase or wear diamonds!

Chris Haynes,

Tyson Monagle,
While it should be recognized that a refusal to import conflict diamonds would necessarily drive up diamond prices, it is not ethical as members of the human race to accept the misery of others solely to pad our pockets.

Kutrina Lawrence,

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I can only hope more people can stop worrying about range rovers and pedicures to assist those who are forced to fear for their lives and limbs.

Julian,
Stop the blood diamond trade save a life

Kendall Loyer,

Emily Yang,

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Brandy J. Husbands,

Gayat Adame,
I sign this for those who don't have a voice and for their hopeful future

Leiting Dong,

Damien Sutevski,

Alexandra Pierce,

Dom cea,

Richard Detwiler,

Marisa & Bret,
Keep hope alive...

Greg rhodes,

Jocelyn Saunders,

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Daniel marse,

James simmons,

Amber,
Let's join hands and stop the Blood Diamond Trade

Nicole perrick,

Adriana Taboada,

kari fuston,

Ngoc Tran,

Gabriela Ramirez,
We can help stop this torture!

Le Ngo,

Dalene Hamer,

Kha-ai Nguyen,

Wanda Gough,

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Terry Fatland,
We should not turn our eyes and hearts away from these precious souls.

Scott Williams,

Brett Chaffins,
God bless.

Sophia Brand,

Elvia E. Olvera,

Angelique Villegas,

Jazzari Taylor,
One step at a time with one hand at a time can begin to make change.

Michelle Gastulo,

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Shannon Ramion,
These atrocities have to stop! If the United States has the power to do something to save these people than it needs to be done. I do not and will not buy diamonds EVER because of human cruelty and slavery and I urge that no one should be contributing to this.

stephania,

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Summer A,
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Lindsie Doepner,
Lets stop these horrific acts of violence NOW!

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Please help them!!

JACQUELINE JOHN,

Alexander Lynch,

Patrick T. Lynch,

Haja Ramatulai Wurie,

Emily Cox,
God Bless you and your hard work.

May Yen,

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Jennifer Stark,

Kristin Laughtin,

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Vashti Carson,
It might be easy to turn a blind eye when the things we do effect the lives of people we can't see, but as a wealthy nation that is in the forefront of international policy and decision making, it is important that we don't just say we strive for human rights on our land and beyond it, but actually reflect these ideals in our everyday choices. Please help us to demand proof that the diamonds sold in this country are conflict-free and not provided at the cost of others.

Vashti Carson

Angie Polanco,

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Gaby,

Angelique Valdez,
Hands for Africa is a wonderful organization. When I am ready to look for an engagement ring, I will not be buying a conflict diamond. Nothing of a materialistic nature is worth a human being's life.

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always glad to help such an amazing organization.

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God Bless ou for the work that you o.

Erick Pena,
I think its great what you guys doing having a voice for the no voices

Laura Schmitt,
Thank you for caring.

Mohamad Abdelfattah,

Deanna Reyes,

Julie Gerlinger,

Dana Kiesling,
Absolutely moving! If America is so concerned with the rest of the world- why are people still hurting and dying over this?

Mazen,
Mazen Faysal - I dont know what to say or think when i read a story like maria's. I am truly blessed.

An Nguyen,

Stephanie Alvarado,

Corrie Gulsrud,

Megan Madeo,

Kelsey Bryan,

Michelle Jon,

Elizabeth Erpenbeck,
The beauty of a diamond is not worth all of this pain, killing, and environmental destruction.

Solomon Lee,

dana harris,

Stephanie Morrow,
Love & Peace

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breanna,

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Scott Blair,

Gloria Gallardo,

Meghan Cozzens,
I will demand proof for conflict free diamonds.

Bethsey Hernandez,
HANDS FOR AFRICA!! My hands are here to help, i will spread the word and tell everyone that comes by me and those that don't i will go to them! We wil help every single one of them that need our help

Crystal Kha,

Rosefrida Soeur,

Lucia Trujillo,
I hate to see childrens lives destroyed and hurt!

Victoria Cupcakes,
I do not own or purchase anything with diamonds, for this issue exactly. Our vanity is not worth the risk the pain and suffering of so many people. I value human life, over shiny objects.

Anabel Hernandez,

Velma Paris,
You have 100% support from a fellow Sierra Leonean

Adam Sakowicz,

Lauren Hunter,

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Since I could not financially support, well, anything right now unfortunately (barely have enough cash to live on), I will definitely sign the petitions to stop this ridiculous bloody war. Diamonds are lame! Vanity is not worth pain and suffering! Especially since the recipients of such a little rock did nothing to earn it, or even see how it came to them--in the form of death. There are plenty of other beautiful gems out there that did not come from blood.

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Rachel Stewart,

Alyssa Ortiz,
keep up the great work!

Cameron Moore,
spread the word

Hanna Chang,

Matthew Cavin,
Heard about the organization through a representative at my university. This is a great cause.

Martin Chang,
Here's to ending the conflict-diamond trade, keep up the great work!

Zahra Ahmed,

Koenrad MacBride,
Good luck! I think it will be hard, because these importers are making so much money.

Violet Koncz,
Please stop this madness!!

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Aliyyah Shah,
Thank you for the work that you do.

Cynthia Zhuang,

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Bart Knijnenburg,

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NO MORE BLOOD DIAMONDS!

Shirley Warwick,

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Jennifer M. Robinson,

Sarah Hong,

Chaya Esakhan,

Eduardo Cruz,

Jim Pobor,

madeline arterburn,

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Andrea fletcher,
Im really interested in volunteering

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Rachel Smick,

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SHAWN ROSELIUS,

Joanne Garrisi,

Sky Prommete,

Jessica Anderson,

Linda Lewis,
Stop funding terrorist "rebels"

Tell your friends and family to sign this petition right away. Share this on your Facebook page and lets get congress to STOP turning a blind eye. This is heinous inhuman way to treat people JUST for diamonds. Help curb the conflict by starting with the buyers in USA.

Darya Jalili,

Gilbert Marquez,

Brenda Gaytan,
God bless you, guys! Keep up the good work!

Evan Shirley,

Katie Camarata,

Brett Rhoads,

Abbey Jewelry Studio,
As a conscious jewelry design and fabrication studio, we are aware of the true costs of all our materials, social and environmental, and have committed ourselves to be conscious, sustainable, and toxin free and make all our jewelry with Love. This includes conflict free fair trade diamonds and gemstones that are mined with ecologically sustainable practices. All our studio practices are also socially and environmentally conscious. However we are still making our living by an industry that has taken much, and we feel it is our responsibility to heal the damage done. Please encourage your local jeweler to do the same!
Hands for Africa is another wonderful step to educating the world of the true cost of diamonds. Please don't stop here, learn of the horrific cost of metal mining (including gold, silver and platinum) and gemstones.

Aurora Gutierrez,
I have never really been a fan of diamonds, but now the chances of me ever buying got even slimmer, and if i ever do i want to be sure it was conflict free. Keep up the good work, and thanks for opening up my eyes about this.

Tanisha Miles,

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jolynn michael,

Shane Moser,

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Stephanie A. Portillos,
I have heard of such terrors, but to see this being done to EVEN children is despicable!

Leah Henry,

Isaac Mateo,
Great cause.

Rachael Green,

Joseph Chavarria,

Christine Yee,

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Samantha,

wendy portillo,
hi i am hoping to volunteer at the oc fair this next week coming up let me know if there anything else i can do to help. i don't have much money but i have time.. :)

MIke nunez,

Genevieve Segura,
wrong.

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Aimee Atkinson,

LaJuana Henderson,
This evil must be confronted and stopped!! I'm praying for your efforts. God Bless You!

Jessica King,
I am a U.S. A. resident that married in 1995 at the age of 22 years old. I chose to have a wedding ceremony that reflected African and African American beliefs and traditions. My groom and I jumped the broom, performed a libation ceremony, and refused to purchase wedding rings with diamonds on them because of the acts of cruelty being performed on Africans in the diamond mines. This website and its' images of precious people with limbs missing really helps me to see how I was trying to take a stand for something that is far more serious than what I could hav eever imagined. I pledge to spread the word about these horrible acts. Thank you Hands for Africa for educating us all.

Lillian Orta,
This is an atrocity that needs to be made public. Something needs to be done to help these people and to stop the conflicts over diamonds.

Ryan Weatherman,

Michael Arroyo,
The deplorable treatment of children, women and men is a true atrocity !

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Velvet Park,

Nikki Fox,
Thanks for spreading awareness and helping the victims. I will definitely do my research on any diamond (if I get one) or precious stones and make sure that the gems are not a result of bloodshed.

Son Trieu,

Ashika Kumar,
God bless you guys for bringing up this horrific issue, and trying to help all of those that are innocent.

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Karina Carbajal,

Marco Carbajal,

Idahly (14),Sophey (11), and Elayne (9) Carbajal,
We really hope it stops and we hope we can help.

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Adriana Locklin,

Tiffeny Chang,

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Jennifer Villasenor,
Thank you for being the voice of hope for so many who cannot do it themselves!

anela,

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Sarah Livermore,

Marisa Martinez,
You guys are awesome!

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jay cost,

Elizabeth Thornton,

Justin Cope,

Jacqueline Cucuiat,
The world should not turn a blind eye towards the suffering of human beings.

Jessica England,
Materialism is bad enough as it is but to allow it to rob us of our moralities is far beyond acceptable. Every human being has a heart. All living things have feelings. We need to put an end to the suffering. First, we must put an end to indifference.

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Avedis Simonian,
Do not buy blood diamonds!

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STOP THIS MADNESS!!!!

Jennifer trejo,
I think its wonderful that there are people out there that care about what is.going on in third world countries the se blood diamonds need to stop

Vi Nguyen,

Blanca Hernandez,

CYNDI MCELYEA,
thank you for your work...I have not worn a diamond for 10 years, not even my wedding ring...keep up the good work.

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I am truly thankful to those who are supporting this cause, you are all angels in doing so. I am offering myself to break the silence.
Cheers!

Roseanna Garcia,

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Luriel Jo Alcantara Gantuangco,

Danielle Willard,

Susan Heaton,
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, may this horrific crime stop!

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I agree...stop blood diamonds!

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This organization is great!

Jeremy Gleick,

Carlos Alvarez,
The motive behind this cause should span a larger area of the globe because the methods in which these diamonds are attained is vile, and the conditions and consequences for those victims should not be tolerated any longer.

Jackie Foley,
i heard about this group at the irvine spectrum and i just couldnt believe how badly they could treat these people and ive always wanted to go to africa all growing up just waiting for the chance to go so i could help as much as i could and when i found out about you guys i just got so motivated to help out i want to start a club on my high school campus for hands for africa and i also want to start volenteering as much as i can with whatever you guys need help with. you guys are so awesome for starting this and i wanna help as much as i can

Jesse Velasquez,
I support this

Martin Reyes,
Human life is very valuable. It is the right to every person and no one should be able to damage the life of another. Please believe in love and you'll find that this is unnecessary and immoral to force and hurt people to do something against their will. Love is always there and it is always an option.

cole cao,

Lala cao,

Marija Salgado,
God Bless

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Thank you for caring and doing.

Xinchen Shen,
Definitely support your efforts in Africa. But just stop buying blood diamonds can not stop such cruel things happening again. They need good governance.

christopher holvay,

Jasmine Munoz,

John Amy,

Hugo Lopez,
Expose the truth!!!!

Paula Boccanfuso,

Alexander Mercado,

Trosdamad Missaelian,
I believe in stopping the mistreatment of civilians in African nations by this rebel group and I think the best way to accomplish this is if we had certified conflict-free diamonds. Therefore, I support this organization's efforts to reduce and potentially eliminate the "blood diamond" trade.

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Naomi Thomson,
Thank you for raising awareness about this issue!

brenda vandenberghe,
god bless this organization

Drawlan Shuo Jan Teng,
there's a simple truth that I can't seem to remember, diamond is just a rock right?
so there we go a rock? Vs. a person's wellbeing?

Alyssa Hernandez,

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Justin Sweatt,

Sabrina Gratz,

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Niki Soni,
I hope this stops completely!!! It's not right!
Such a great organization:)

Donna Brown,

Leilani Miranda,

Angel Evans,

Christopher Marian,
Seriously, the turmoil in Africa is one that no one can turn a blind eye to. Let's get real, and force a change.

Daisy Vazquez,
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Oke Orugba Okiomah,
You would think after an Academy Award Movie about this issue, that Americans would be more aware. It is truly a shame that we must first pressure congress to act against diamond trade... if only diamonds could be converted to energy like crude oil

Irene Lee,

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Sierra Leone is one of the poorest places in the world. They just went through a civil war. Let's do our part to stop this horrible blood diamond trade. We can help these people live normal lives! Sign the petition!

Brandy Esqueda,

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Congress, the purchase of Blood Diamonds in unacceptable. It has been responsible for the killing and maiming of thousands of men, women, and children. We need to demand that retailers stop selling Blood Diamonds. They need to be held accountable and be honest about where their diamonds are coming from. The diamond industry needs to change.

Mary M Cares,
Americans have proven to be the driving force of support for human rights, and this horror must be addressed strongly. Intergrity and education is key to influence the buyers and final purchaser, who ultimately control the market.

Michelle Turner,

Taylor Romero,

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Stan Aiken,
Keep up the effort!

kristina meza,

helga meza,

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so sad that such a beautiful jewel is coming from such horrible conditions

Jessica Reyes,
My wedding ring better not be a blood diamond !!!

Eloise Yracheta,

Sonia Rios,
I want to be a part of this change and I hope that this cruelty and injustice stops for good!!! THANK YOU very much for what you guys do and I truly believe this is a great cause!!

Tracy Luu,

Christine Kentner,
Excited to be a part of this movement!

nancy sandoval,

Danielle Tucker,

Kelsey Walker,

Alicia Carranza,

Dominique Garcia,

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Melissa Mergenthaler,

Mary Polinski,
Diamonds are not worth the suffering of innocent people!

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I admire the commitment that this Organization has towards an important world cause. I've decided to learn more about this particular subject that was so unknown to me. Thanks for bringing "Shalom" (Peace)!

Irene Guillen,

Daniel Cabaruvias,
I fully support this movement

Lisa S Garrison,
We met some rep at the LA Fair Grounds. I had heard about this on T.V. so I was aware of this SERIOUS problem!!! I was only able to get a shirt and a bracelet, but I want to tell as many people as I can and maybe they can do more then I was able to. Me myself is not a fan of Diamonds anyway,s. But it still makes me want to find out more about how a lot of thing we like are produced and manufactured. Like Ivory and Diamonds. God bless you all who are helping this cause. May we all do more to HELP the kid's.

Kathy Booker,

Samara Otero,
We want to thank Solomon for bringing this to our attention. We hold this close to our heart because with help from sponsors we wouldn't have been able to get a prosthetic for our daughter who was born without a hand. Thank you for all you do:)

Haley Kramer,

Sarah Wilcox,

Hayley Simpson,

Cecilia Munoz,

Rachelle Roque,
Spreading the word

Chris Caldwell,

Jennifer Fimbres,

Darlene D. Garcia,

Deliasha,

Heidi Krause,

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help people walk again or hold again.

Naomi Rogers,

charles Lee,
need stop the violence

Harrison,

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Amanda Morris,
You are awesome, keep up the good work!

Kenneth Morris,

Rebecca C. Geminn,

Ashley Turner,

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We take things for granted everyday, not thinking about how others have it worse. People have no trouble paying 20bux for one meal. Today I decided to cook at home, and donate my lunch money to people who really need it

Irving Alejo,
Just showing my support.

Trevor Alexandre,

Tyler Enoch,

Cyryl Belza,
All you pathetic human beings who take advantage of others have no ability to completely control your own life and self. Your very existence is to fortify the bond between real humans, may you realize your actions destroy lives, and in the end your very own. The karma, law of attraction frequency, the feelings you give off around you on a daily basis bring about decay. You may have your spoils, but your heart, soul and mind are rotten and blacker than the deepest abyss.

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Daniel Fraire,
Lets all take a moment to say a prayer for this world, this is not our home and one day we will be with our father.

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i feel great that i bought a hangs for africa shirt yesterday :)

Jamie R,
I am very proud of what Hands For Africa is doing. Few people I know my age (mid-20s, marrying age) consider conflict-free when they are looking for their engagement rings. I want to point them in the right direction.

Jessica Yang,

jacquelyne Garcia,
advertise this website more so more people can know about it and i will do my part

Toni Arevalo,

george,
together we can make african a free continent

Chandra Medina,

diana gallardo,

diana,

nathan templeton,

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Saida Burns,
I'm honored to lend a helping hand.

eric reyes,

Evita Rodriguez,
this breaks my heart

Cori Charles,
We are all our brothers keepers, keep up the good work and thank you for addressing this serious issue.

Mario Bohnert,
Thank You Hands For Africa for attempting to make things better for everyone that is been affected by this outrageous Industry. God Bless all who are a part of this.

Lillieana Ramirez,

Jerri Robinson - Garcia,

Nicole,

Heidi Kemp Leicht,

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we must not support this in any way!!!! shame on us for not already having something in place to protect these people and us as consumers.
We americans buy organic paper towels and humane raised chicked at an high premium. It is time to do the same with diamonds!

cecilia sanchez,

benjamin catarino,

Stephanie Rodriguez,

Arlene,
When I was informed a few years ago about these horrible acts I vowed never to wear diamonds again. A gem has the value that we give it and if this is what people have to go through, then diamonds have no value for me.

Francisco Plancarte,

lizette perez,

sabrina swab,

Liam,

Eduardo Cifuentes,

Joanna Hernandez,

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emma martin,

James E. Speagle,

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Dominique Garcia,

Alyssa amancio,

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Ruth Amrich,
No action, no change. Limited action, limited change. Lots of action - Change occurs." Catherine Pulsifer

Khalid A.,

Rachael Van Ost,

Julian Van Ost,

Jessica Kobow,

Debra Wright,
We, as human beings, can be part of this horrific tragedy or try to be part of the solution. If this is the only way I can be a part of the solution then so be it.

Kristin Kemble,

Margaret Wilson,

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unee kim,

Sonia Contreras,

Jamie Atwood,

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Lisa Middleton,

Osanna Bravo,
My heart goes out to all those affected by this tragedy - you have my full support.

Sara lachance,

Amanda McIntyre,
This is just so sad and disgusting to me. How could something like this happen? This needs to be stopped!

Alicia Addeo,
I saw the movie "Blood Diamonds" and was disheartened. Everyone should be treated with respect and dignity.

Brianna Lang,

Heidi Redmond,

Bailey Driver,

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Must I really explain why I'm supporting this. It's true love.

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David Song,

Katie Nguyen,

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So sad. Always always always insist that your diamond is local or at least conflict-free.

AJ Oropeza,
Stop the VIOLENCE!!!

Destiny Esper,
This has got to stop. Period.

Maria E Lisa Purcell,
God speed to this organization and it's mission.

Megan McAllister,
Bless you and bless their lives.

Dr. Contreras,
This needs to stop and the awareness needs to spread!

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I completely admire what everyone is doing within this organization. You all have my support as well. God bless.

Bonnie Reno,

Kim,
This must stop now!! I am praying for God's intervention & healing for this beautiful people! God Bless You for your efforts & for education us about this horrible situation.

Asma Husain,
May God make it easier for our little sister Maria

Doranna McClendon,

Kalyn Mercer,

Christina Halpain,

Julie Keller,
Awesome cause, keep it up.

Nichole Horejsi,
this is ridiculous lets stop this for all of these people.

Luan Nguyen,
I was born in Africa and am highly aware of the atrocities being committed. Keep up the good work guys.

Cheyenne Wood,

Jayger McGough,
No words can express the sadness brought to my heart when I hear of blood diamonds.

Rudy herrera,
Im wit it

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Melody Lowrance,

Sarah Padget,

Sarah Grebinc,

Eileen Pena,

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I support the cause Hands for Africa and the fight against blood diamonds.

Kelsey Madigan,
By continuing to buy Blood Diamonds, we are enabling the mistreatment of many. To them it is life or death; to us it is diamond or gem.

Emily,
Awareness is the first step towards a better tomorrow!

SARA TRAUGOTT,
PLEASE BRING AN END TO THIS HORRIBLE, INHUMANE ISSUE AFFLICTING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, JUST FOR A TINY STONE. MANDATE THE CERTIFICATION OF DIAMONDS SO PEOPLE WILL NOT LOSE THEIR LIVES OR LIMBS OVER THIS EVER AGAIN!

Tavis,

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This cruelty needs to STOP !

Daniela Gantenbien,
This is very saddening!!!! :(

Kelsey Brownell,
What an amazing feeling to stumble upon an inspiring organization whom spends their time and energy helping the deserved individuals effected by this cruel act of selfishness. Thank you Hands of Africa, you give hope to this world that there are beautiful minded individuals left amongst mankind.

Israa Al-Sayyed,
I'm in full support of all of your great work!

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Alicia Benavides,
Hands for Africa is an amazing organization!! Even if you can't support personally, spread the word and find people who will. There is NO excuse for the ignorance of man kind to push this heavy hearted matter under the rug. The world needs us now, more then it ever has before!!!!

George Quihuis,

Natalia Giménez,

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Breanna Rose Montague,

Alulla Kefelegn,

Jennifer Hartman,

Gabriel N. Nowak,
Shiny rocks are not worth human lives.

Danielle Wheeler,

drake hebert,

Jessi Echeverria,

Natalie,

Aryelle Andreani,

Lucy D. Kou,
Blood for diamonds must stop immediately; it is absolutely necessary to spread the word and get involved!

Ivette I A,
This is a sad, sad country just to know that something like a diamond (BLOOD DIAMONDS) that last for ever as people say, supports the individuals involed,yet hundred and thosands of innocent people PAYED the PRICE with thier life. I think and ask myself, do these people involed realize that, or even say to them self the day they DIE EVERYTHING THEY HAVE WILL STAY BEHIND. Thank GOD for this website, HANDS FOR AFRICA and the people that support it. Lets remember one, or a million voice and respond makes a diffrence. GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN AFRICA

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Marla Ochoa Perez,
GOD BLESS AFRICA!!

Sarah Ellis,

John Lewis,

Nhi Ngoc Nguyen,

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Monica Montoya,

elizabeth rivers,

Sean Snow,

Jaylee robinett,

Leah Bradfute,

Lewis Roy Kelly,

Janelle Daniels,

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I think this is a great way to stop the violence

Emily Dean,

Udesh Naidoo,
Hands to touch, hands to hold. Hands to give, hands to receive. it's past time to lend a hand ...

Bianca Diaz,

Alyssa Weibley,

Amy Jo Heatherly,

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Mary Shin,

Patrick Smith Hudson,
No deberiamos ver los diamantes ni ninguna joya como objetos tan preciados y codiciados. Debieramos verlos tal como son: objetos, bellos por sierto pero solo como un objeto. La avaricia corrompe el corazon y nos divide como pueblo, humano; nos separa y nos destruye. Existen bellezas mas puras como el amor y la fraternidad, es eso lo que debiera ser valorado...

Dezi,
PLEASE IMPLEMENT STRICTER POLICIES TO MAKE MORE PEOPLE AWARE! HANDS FOR AFRICA ROCKS!

Janelle suckow,

Donald Brown,
this horrible cruelty needs to cease.

Priscilla Jones,
Stop Blood Diamonds!!!

Audreina Dotson,
I support this cause 100% We need to put a stop to this !!

Landon Vance,

Andria,

Becca Leininger,

Catalina Letelier,
Hi, my name is Catalina, I'm 18 years old ,I'm from Chile (South America) and I would love to recive some information about proyects in Africa. I want to go and help people, please let me know anything.

I really admire you!

Gina Apsey,

Max Fabricant,
Keep doing what you're doing, it will really make a differance

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Lauren Major,

Darien Hoang,
Such an excellent cause that the donations go to. Hopefully the petition can bump the issue up in Congress to increase the political significance of the international diamond trade and raise awareness of the impacts it has on innocent people.

jocelyn mcgrade,

Michelle Jaimes,

Afifa Tawil,

Ashley Oberholtzer,

Haley Wech,

Irma Milosevic,

Drew Cavner,

Ashley Tindle,

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Nothing gives anybody the right to commit such torturous crimes.

Martin Smith,

Alyssa Hamilton,

Melissa Ryan,
This is a very serious issue that cannot be ignored. We must do all we can to stop this tragedy and help those already affected.

Alyssa Beck-White,

Beth Ambri,

Kristina Ambri,

Shabreka Potts,
This needs to be put an end once and for all!

Michael Gafke,
We must band together to stop this cruelty.

T.J. Short,
No one, children especially, shouldn't have to go through something like this.

Caroline Thompson,
Please stop the amputating people's limbs just because they don't want to mine for diamonds for your country. This is wrong morally and ethically and it should be illegally as I am sure it might be someday internationally.

Shelby Hedrick,
I pray that sooner rather than later we can put an end to the inhumanity and violence.

Lauren Addington,

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Just bought a t-shirt on campus at Arizona State University.
Thank you for everything that you are doing.

Nicole Froehlich,
This organization was brought to my attention by a volunteer at asu. I wish your organization the best of luck at preventing the international trade of blood diamonds and wish the victims of the rebels the best of luck.

Zorami,
If you are going to buy a ring, be sure to ask your retailer about conflict diamonds. This will put social pressure on them and they will in turn put pressure on the diamond distributors. Go~ Hands for Africa!

George Sebastian Perez,

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The diamonds bought cannot surmount to the mass lives lost trying to possess them; wealth blindfolds us. There is strength in numbers.

mohamed alimam,

Kyle,

SCHOLASTICAH MASIOGE,
Amazing Organizaton! i need to make a difference in someone's life!

Tyler Donald Ortega,

Amber Chance,
I love what you guys are doing, and support 100%!

Bricelly Peña,

Lawson Tackett,
One day we'll move beyond violence period. Movements like this are large steps towards that goal. I support everything you're doing. Keep up the amazing work.

A. Ali,

John Grant,

Sur Samtani,
This can and should be stopped

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Jocelyn Soria,

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Ana María Salas Herrán,

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Sonnia Manzo,

Sarah A.,
Thank you hands for Africa and the great work you are doing. I pray that we can help encourage this ever growing tragedy to come to a close and the people and families of Africa may return to peace.

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camila romero,
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Donna McCoy,
That movie blood diamonds showed how bad the work in getting diamonds is;as many people are hurt and killed by other people. Please stop it.

Nikko Cabrera,
This is a truly noble cause and I appreciate that it is giving my girlfriend a new sense of purpose and direction in her life and something to get behind and support. You guys are amazing!

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i hope you guys hit 1,000,000 and more..goodluck!!

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DIALLO SARAN,
EVERY LIFE IS VERY IMPORTANT ,stupidity and greed do we will lead to nothing only at destruction.

Reyna Hernandez,

Marcel Turner,
I already got the wristband and the shirt. And waiting for a necklace. Just wanted to sign this...

Sarah Wong,

Tyler Wells,

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I truly believe that something can be done about this situation. Obviously, not immediately, but with hard work and perseverance.

Angelica Herrera,
Say NO to blood diamonds!!

Whitney Clark,
Are women just racoons for shiny objects? There is more beauty than just a ggem the size of a pencil point.

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Jason Montgomery,

Sharmaine Abellera,

Joan N.,

beverly perkins,

Amonte Baines,
Hello,

My name is Amonte Baines, a student at Arizona State University. Recently, I was informed of your organization through a set of people hosting tables around the campus promoting and advertising the idea for Hands for Africa. Moved, I have decided to help in many ways, including forming clubs on the ASU campus dedicated to spread knowledge about causes such as these as well as several others, and also utilizing the things learned from this organization to write a research paper in my English 102 class, devoted to helping other students as well as others to so that they may become more educated and informed about the many hardships that our human race undergoes everyday. It would be nice to get some feedback from you guys, so that this cause can be taken to the next level.

Thanks for your time and I look forward to assist in any way,

Amonte Baines

Inesa,
Singing this petition because I think that this huge problem should have been stopped long ago, and that we must take every steps that we can to save "blood diamond" victims, mostly women and children!

Gulshan Khidirova,

Lorena Santos,

Riley Rasmussen,
This is beautiful, I'm really glad to see people still care and work for a difference. Thank you all for helping prove a point. Truly something amazing.

Sarai Vazquez Duran,

Vanda Moore,

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Alyssa Reinhardt,
This is a truly amazing organization! I will do all I can to help these beautiful people, and give them the freedom they deserve!!

Sherry Faye Beeler,
thank you

Aminou Ndala TITA,
The should be a world day to combat this evil

Maria,

Andrew Marian,

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katia,

Emily Calhoun,
Met volunteers on Ucla campus today and very glad I donated and learned about this organization. Going to spread awareness

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This is an atrocity. It should be stopped.

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Giao Tran,

Caroline Kent,

Leah McIntosh,
STOP BLOOD DIAMONDS

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I'm grateful that Hands for Africa is making a statement through their charitable work. After hearing about their cause, I'd like to start a Hands for Africa club at University of Los Angeles California.

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Rosa Gonzalez,
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. Give hands to Africa. :)

Ieva Karlsone,
These cruel people make those diamonds look ugly. It's just great to see that in this cruel world there is still people who cares and try to help. I hope that there will be more good and caring people and will become less cruel! (BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD! - Gandhi)

Ricardo Mendoza,

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Noel Heredia,
Lets do whatever we can and then a little more

Mark Wang,

Wayne Joseph Mario Karim,

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Donated today, this issue needs to be stopped.

Elliot D\'Antin,

Frances Caliwag,

Nandi,
sending love to Africa <3

Michelle O\'Donnell,

Dana Marin,
God bless you and your work for the people of Earth

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Caren Jasmin Inda Perez,

Onesimo Inda Gonzalez,

Shae\',
Do you have a twitter, facebook page, etc? I would love to spread the message!!!

Cindy Li,

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I am actually doing a research paper on conflict diamonds. I have also heard a few songs from a few rap artists who actually condone conflict diamonds and for something like this to happen to our human race is actually pretty sad. The "rebels" are tormenting and abusing such innocent people of many African villages. Not only does it hurt them, but it also hurts other countries because those diamonds are being sold to consumers, but yet consumers aren't aware about conflict diamonds. They just buy them because it's such an appeal to them that they don't care who or where it came from, but they buy it for the beauty of it.

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G.Anandhavel Raja,
Good job you are doing

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Filippi Federica,
Stop blood diamonds

Kayla Makepeace,

Damaris Foping,

Destiny DeLisio,

Karla Choto,

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Edward Saavedra,

Wei Chia Chen,
Diamonds are forever. Yet they know where they are from. From people's lives.

Michelle Lau,

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Rebecca mckenzie,

Jessie Wu,

Beverly Ramos,

Dale Ello,

Ian Mackay,
Are diamonds really worth this suffering?

Colton Vermillion,

Ashon langston,

Sarah Croswhite,

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What if you were in the same position... what would you want others to do?!?

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Ryan Mathews,

Cynthia Beltran,

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This is horrible no one or a child should go through this, god help africa and the world. Shame on the people who do this horrific act.

Jasmyn Mcdermott,
one step closer to the end of this

Kaycee Fuller,

Ashley Henderson,
Because of the cruelty that is brought forth diamonds in general. I have vowed never to purchase diamond, I would take a less precious gem stone any day. I could not proudly wear any piece of jewelry that cost any human being their happiness or lively hood.

C\'enna Quye,
I wish i could do more!!!

Kevin Strain,

Cheryl Meaux,

Tiana Parker,

Shelby Cusack,

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i admire what you are doing for the people of Africa. you have my support.

Lisa Seesee,

Jessica Padilla Palomo,

Laura Whelan,
what happened to Maria is awful and should be stopped.fair play to hands for Africa for putting a stop to this.more charities should be doing the same thing.

Melody Chung,
Watching the video really opened my eyes. To think that we complain about every single little thing in our daily lives, while these people live in fear of losing their limbs every day is just so heart-wrenching. I really hope you guys will get those 1 million signatures. The sisters of Chi Sigma Phi will do all that we can to promote awareness in the community. What you guys are doing is really just so amazing. Thank you.

<3 ΧΣΦ

Jonathan Ilano,
Watching a part of the documentary which was merely A GLIMPSE of the reality the people of Sierra Leone experienced was unbearable enough. I am thankful to the members of the "HANDS FOR AFRICA" movement for spreading knowledge and truth, and for catching my attention because now I can do my part. TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO DONATE OR VOLUNTEER, PLEASE HELP BY INFORMING OTHERS ABOUT THIS CAUSE AND TRUTHS BEHIND THE INTERNATIONAL DIAMOND TRADE.

Amber Fearon,

Candice Perez,
To pass this law as soon as possible is simply to be humane and human.

Michelle Lee,

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May the Lord continue to Bless your ministry and keep you encouraged to fight the good fight.

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Angela Suh,

Katrina Coleman,

Yuu Chang,
The cruelty that humans are capable of no longer surprises me.

Janet Lopez,

Krystal Pires-Patch,

Ariel Gerdts,

Julia Bradshaw,

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:'(

Sallie Maguire,
My husband and friends think I'm crazy for not wanting to buy diamonds, but they still do not understand the depth which this human tragedy is rooted in the greed of our society. When will humans stop being so innately cruel to one another over something that does not belong to them?

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Ali Van De Graaff,
thank you so much for doing this. I really pray that this will be successful!

Brent Fraser,

Alexis MacMunn,

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Alyssa Love,

Poonam Khanna,
Wearing blood diamonds will never make any one happy. Increase awareness - Say No to blood Diamonds

derek sy,

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Ivy R. Jordan,

John Mulvey,

Rosie Francis-Rogerson,

Lourdes Benegas Cabezos,
Extraordinary work. Those people deserve a better future.

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jamie brown,

Thomas Cordell,
Thank you for setting up this petition, I am doing an advocasy speech in my speech and debate class, informing them about the infamy behind blood diamonds and this petition will truly help prevent wrong-doings like what they did to Maria. This organization really means a lot to me.

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Valencia Potter,

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It's just so horrible to see these images. It just breaks my heart to see them. Even little children are working. Children need to have freedom and do what they want. No Matter What I Want This To End!!!!!!!!!

Katie McLin,
Retailers should be able to stand behind the diamonds that they sell and provide their customers with a guarantee not only of the standard quality, but of how they purchased them. No person should be injured only for commerce and the quest for the all mighty diamonds. It is only an object, people are more important.

Claudia Bremser,

Amanda,

Whitney Kilian,
<3

Alejandra Cruz <\'3,

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Erin,
There is always hope.

Briana,
We need to stop buying/selling these blood diamonds because this S*** isn't cool and they don't deserve this painful life and suffering because they are forced to mine these blood diamonds for nothing except pain and a hard life and/or death. I pray that they don't have to keep this horrible thing up and I pray that they have a happy life that they deserve. :)

jennie Dempsey,
I think what you guys are doing is so awesome and if there is any other way i can help let me know. I totally support this

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End it.

Kerry Mason,

Vanessa Gary,
The people who do this make me sick

Bianca Caramento,

Ivana,

Jessica Morales,

Katrina Raymundo,

ginnifer oh,

Mantiely Sayeh,

Monica Habashy,
I was doing a research project for my Humanities class and my topic was Conflict Diamonds...I had no idea that many people have been abused just for our joy and I have strong feelings towards this topic! I think that what you guys do in Hands For Africa is amazing and I have been truly inspired.

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Jennifer Pegg,

Caroline Le,

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Brandon Valdez,
It has never been a more important time for Washington politicians to act on legislation to prevent the sale of conflict diamonds in the United States

Greg Tkac,

Jessica Weber,
I hope this reaches someone and makes a difference. This is a terrible tragedy so many of us buy into without even realizing. Awareness is key.

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Aaron Nichols,

Molly Kyle,
No jewl is that important! No money is worth the lives and limbs lost!

Karen Lozano Andrade,
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Kristin Meise,

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Keep up good work!

Julia Chen,

Robert,Garcia,

Katelynn Sanders,

Gabrielle Wyant-Perillo,
Praying for peace.

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nicholas perez,

Rob Groome,

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life doesn't have to be this cruel! :(

Les,

Roger Rooplal,

Theresa Baughman,
Many thanks to this organization for taking the lead on actions that have long needed to take place to stop these wars. Don't stop fighting, together we can make a difference!

Mitch Smith,

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kaylan agnew,

LiLi Dong Mandler,
I am 9 years old and I'm doing a report on Blood Diamonds. Its horrible that they cut off arms, legs or other things because the victims didn't do anything wrong.

Gloria Walsh,

Amanda London,

melissa,
Its so nice to see people that really care about others and help them.
I support this cause 100 %

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i think you guys are doing the right thing.

Brian Bulaya,

Danielle Lorberbaum,

Katie Irwin,

Lisa Young,
What makes a diamond pure is the energy behind it. Don't allow diamonds to be sold that are laced with violence, hate, or corruption. Whoever is spearheading this thing needs to know that human lives are more important than their monetary gain.

Bryan Esparza,
I really want to do my part about his issue because it is definitely a serious one. I know they are more issues than people being mistreated when it comes to diamond mining. The mining itself destroys the environment around it with the toxic substances that are part of the process of mining diamonds. I plan on helping raise funds for this organization with my high school club.

Stephen Makia,
I am of the opinion that, if our government and that of the western nations institute a policy preventing the buying of these diamonds, there will be no incentives for these rebels to continue with these inhumane practices. It will very prudent for the U.S. government to lead in this fight.

JOLYN GNADER,

Vy,

Lauren Medeiros,

Bonnie Morrison-Picella,
I have complete faith that a better day/world is coming for Africa... let us all do our part in assisting this great humanitarian effort launched by Hands for Africa!

Phung Nguyen,

Sandra wong,
Best of luck.

Rosario Ibañez Gil Flood,

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It's always a feel good mood when you can pitch in to help further a beneficial cause in the world.

Karen Sawyer,
I can't believe this is still happening today I learned about this actually through the movie "blood diamonds" with Matt Damon in it.

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God bless

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Pouya Namiranian,

Clementine Dimacali,

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barbara austin,

Christopher Wong,

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Becky Tawil,

sabrina judah sinclair,

aishani khurana,

Kayla Eckerman,

Destiny Henry,

Elizabeth Guzman,
I think this is a wonderful organization that I proudly support! Great work!

Mariela Merino,

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I've never owned a diamond. Now that I know what a blood diamond is I am SO very glad. Surely, it is time for all the cruelty in the world to end. How can some people justify profiting from such cruel acts?

cassiedi mckenzie,

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It saddens me that not more people wish to be informed about this matter, that they believe just because it isn't happening to them, this issue may not be of such priority. I wish more people would at least stop a moment and listen.

Crystal Guerra,
Years ago, I stopped wearing diamonds, and continue to protest them until we see change. A human life in NOT worth a twinkle on your finger.

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Elvis Sandoval,
Glad i could at least help in this way.

Christopher Fursh,
Donated at UCI earlier today, I can't believe the pain and suffering these people go through, especially the children. They deserve a chance to live better lives, and we can help do that.

masika lusi,

Melissa S Jozsa,

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I'm only 18 years old.. I don't know if this can help.. But it has to stop.
This is just, so cruel :(
I wish I could help more. If there's anything I can do, please do tell.
I'm from México.
And keep working hard for this cause.

Cassandra Horn,

Jonah Villegas,

Millicent Mok,
Stop the profiting of compressed carbon at the sacrifice of human limbs, lives, and rights!!

Rachelle Ramos,

Rafiul Ansari,

Tory Doolin,

Randy Cowan,
I proudly stand by you all to stop this madness over such a silly rock.

Jamie Small,

Alicia Jalloul,

Rachael Jacob,

Dimitris Linardatos,
It may be difficult to change this world, but at least we should try.

Penny Nakan,

Lisa McMahon,

Bridget Blackard,

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Alex Berecz,

Katie Biniki,

Sylvia Cabrera,

Lorena Perez,
No words can express the sorrow I feel for what is happening to all of these people. I will never buy a diamond that is not conflict free!!

Jesus Martinez,
These people need help restoring lost hope in African countries affected by civil wars funded by blood diamonds. I will educate anyone I know about the affects of a "beautiful" diamond. Not beautiful when it's covered with blood. You have my full support.

Steve Bogna,

Yolanda Beaudoin,

Manuel montufar,

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Ike,
Peace will someday be restored

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wat s ths lif

Felix Buabeng,
Awake Mother Africa.......If you are as sleep then your children are dying ......and your name is fading away..........and your house is become a desolate as a dozen ............without an oasis ............... It is so quiet unfortunate that because of diamond my beloved Continent has been blind folded..........Where a brother is killing a brother where there is blood thirsty.........Awake Mother Africa..........I sympathize with all the victims that got involved because of the diamond........ God Bless Mother Africa........God Bless you all.....Amen

Leticia Rios,

Alex,

Sergio Giraldo Pinzón,

Ramon Neria,
God bless Africa... God bless our entire world from negativity and wrong acts.

Liina Edun,
I truly admire the mission of Hands for Africa. I wish there was more ways to bring more awareness about blood diamonds and the inhumane ways that innocent people have been treated.

Ashley Lukashevsky,

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At least I can do something. Thanks. I'll spread the word.

God bless the victims, into survivors.

Álvaro Andrade Cobo,

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Cady Tolon,

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Courtney Brown,
STOP this now!

Jessica Magana,
I fully support Hands of Africa and what they stand for, I'm glad to help out any way i can to demand for conflict free diamonds in the US. It's the right thing to do

Dunya Wren,

Josh Pereira,

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Kaitlyn Siemon,

Samantha,

Brian Halterman,

sofia burlando,
lets dont allow more kids to suffer, they need love and protection.

Nimah Gobir,

Haley Hrncir,

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Janice,

Dominique Guillot,

Chris Law,
it is sick that this still goes on i say get rid of it completely

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I greatly support the Kimberly scheme, the only way African countries can eliminate this civil wars is by eliminating all the blood diamonds in the market. however it could give me great pressure if Congo joins hand in this fight.

Carol Hunter,

Brittney Lakey,

Jakia,
I just recently became aware of the "conflict diamonds" . Though I am very new to the issue, I'm willing to do anything to help.

Leah McGowan,

John McDonough,

krishna shah,

Neeta Kapadia,

Joshua Carvalho,

Yamale Makela,
Helps us in central African Republic.Stop this sickness .

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Arielle Molon,
"A difference, to be a difference, must make a difference."
- Gertrude Stein

Risocaa,

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Joshuah Wright,

Joyce Lee,
stop it now

Erika Dulce,
I believe we as humans have the duty to protect our neighbors, no matter what color they are, no matter how far they are, no matter how different they are. It is unacceptable to let things like this happen in the world, there is no excuse to let children suffer from the actions of their adults. We all need to act now, and stop this horrifying diamond trade.

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Jocelyn,

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Ashlie Lobos,
:)

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Andrea,

Brian Means jr.,

Maurice Redd,

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louie fernandez,

Itallia V Pacentine,

Jim Contopulos,
Helen Keller said .. " I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief aim and duty to accomplish small and ordinary tasks as though they are great and noble".. I can assure you that your work at Hands For Africa is "great and noble". Stay at it.
"Sympathy is no substitute of action".. Dr. David Livingstone

nadege,
May God bless these innocent men, women and children

Shanay,
Wearing my wristbands as i type! Lets change the world! :)

Jamie Gwaltney,

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This is outrageous - I have never bought a diamond, and never will, especially after I learnt all about it and wrote a whole research paper. This needs to be stopped.

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Laura Palacios,
Thank you for taking on this important issue in our world today. May God bless your cause

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Thank you for giving hope to victims of the blood diamond conflict.

Erica Canup,

Kristina Clemens,

Duncan Stontz,

Lauren Penna,

Jonathan Pierce,
It's so important that everyone buys a diamond knowing that it came from a legitimate source and not the awful ways these conflict diamonds do. This has been an issue for many, many years and it's time it comes to a stop!

Edgar Hernandez,

Lauren Krogh,

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Linda Dinerstein,
Thank you for doing this!

Antoinette Buffalo,

Celina Pyune,

Michelle Kim,

cindy kang,

Joy Pitt,
I want to help - please let me know if there's anything I can do to help make change!

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Ashlie Fleig,

Janine Marie Balasbas,

Daniel Sass,

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Let us not forget that first and foremost we are all part of humanity; it is our job to take care of each other.

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Vanessa Rodriguez,

Alex Wright,

Clara Chan,

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Sierra Harley,
I am doing a research project on blood diamonds for my world literature class and the amount of horror that I have seen while researching is a catastrophic sighting ! I hate he fact that our own is being tortured is a mental and physical disease to my heart and mind. PLEASE stop this nonsense , its just redundant how the Europeans seem to enforce slavery here, today. That's all I have to say !!!!

Debby Barton,

Talin Demirci,

Sarah S.,

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"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly, defend the rights of the poor and needy." ~ Proverbs 31:8-9

Nicole Burgos,

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Ruth Maher,
I grieve for these innocent people.

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