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The organization has raised more than $1.3 million for charity since its inception.
GJEPC’s charitable arm, Jewellers for Hope, recently held its 10th annual fundraising event, raising money for the RK HIV AIDS Research and Care Centre.
Mumbai, India—The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently held its 10th annual Jewellers for Hope event in Mumbai, India.
The charity fundraiser was held alongside the IIJS Premiere 2025 trade show.
The event was organized in partnership with De Beers Group, World Gold Council, Gemological Institute of America (GIA), and HRD Antwerp.
Since its inception in 2014, the charity has raised more than $1.3 million, donating the funds to non-governmental organizations across healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, and social welfare.
The funds raised at this year’s event will go to the RK HIV AIDS Research and Care Centre.
The organization offers 33,000 free medical camps staffed by a team of doctors from hospitals across more than 50 Indian cities. It performs surgeries and also offers glasses, wheelchairs, and medicines to those in need.
GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali gave the opening address, highlighting the impact Jewellers for Hope has made in the last decade.
“Jewellers for Hope reflects the gem and jewelry industry’s enduring belief that business and benevolence go hand in hand,” he said.
“As this initiative completes ten years, it underscores the industry’s deep sense of purpose and its ongoing commitment to social impact.”
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The charity fundraiser was held alongside the IIJS Premiere 2025 trade show.
The event was organized in partnership with De Beers Group, World Gold Council, Gemological Institute of America (GIA), and HRD Antwerp.
Since its inception in 2014, the charity has raised more than $1.3 million, donating the funds to non-governmental organizations across healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, and social welfare.
The funds raised at this year’s event will go to the RK HIV AIDS Research and Care Centre.
The organization offers 33,000 free medical camps staffed by a team of doctors from hospitals across more than 50 Indian cities. It performs surgeries and also offers glasses, wheelchairs, and medicines to those in need.
GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali gave the opening address, highlighting the impact Jewellers for Hope has made in the last decade.
“Jewellers for Hope reflects the gem and jewelry industry’s enduring belief that business and benevolence go hand in hand,” he said.
“As this initiative completes ten years, it underscores the industry’s deep sense of purpose and its ongoing commitment to social impact.”
During the event, GJEPC also announced it had given approval to rename IIJS to IIJS Bharat.
In honor of the renaming, a portion of the money raised was also donated to the Indian Army to be put toward a yet-to-be-announced project.
Indian actor and producer Anil Kapoor made an appearance at the event, giving a speech about Jewellers for Hope’s work and the importance of giving back and supporting those who can make a difference.
“Every act of service matters. Even the smallest effort can help spark hope in someone’s life,” said Indian actor and producer Anil Kapoor during his speech at the event.
“What I truly admire about Jewellers for Hope is how it makes purpose the main star. Behind all the razzle-dazzle, there is a sincere effort to support causes like healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, and social well-being,” said Kapoor.
“Every act of service matters. Even the smallest effort can help spark hope in someone’s life.”
The evening closed with a tribute to M.P. Ahammed, chairman of Malabar Group, honoring his business legacy and philanthropy. A “Dinner with an Icon” auction was held, with all proceeds benefiting a charity of his choice.
Several notable officials and industry members were in attendance, including Vivek Phansalkar, former commissioner of Mumbai Police; Shweta Harit, senior vice president at De Beers; Sachin Jain, regional CEO of India at the World Gold Council; Sriram Natarajan, managing director of GIA India; and Shaunak Parikh, vice chairman of GJEPC.
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