Support announced by global music icon Black Coffee at an exclusive gathering at Phi Beach in Baja Sardinia, Italy
BAJA SARDINIA, ITALY – August 19, 2026 – Against the backdrop of one of Sardinia’s most iconic summer destinations, Diamonds Do Good announced its support to the Black Coffee Foundation’s Gift of Sight by Black Coffee initiative at an exclusive event at Phi Beach in Baja Sardinia on 13 August 2026.
The announcement was made by internationally acclaimed South African music icon
and philanthropist Black Coffee, whose influence extends far beyond music through his
commitment to creating opportunity for young people across Africa.
The support will contribute to Gift of Sight by Black Coffee’s mobile eye-care program,
which brings free vision screenings and eyewear to children in underserved and rural
communities across South Africa. By taking essential eye care directly to communities,
the initiative helps identify vision challenges that can affect a child’s ability to learn,
participate fully in school and reach their potential.
“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.”
The Black Coffee Foundation, founded by Black Coffee in 2010, develops programs
designed to create sustainable opportunity and empower communities across South
Africa. Gift of Sight by Black Coffee builds on this commitment by addressing a simple
but significant challenge – helping children see clearly so they can learn with greater
confidence and pursue their aspirations.
“Every child deserves the chance to see what is possible for their future,” said Black
Coffee. “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.”
“Thank you to Diamonds Do Good for the incredible support and for their belief in the
vision behind Gift of Sight by Black Coffee,” said Lungie Maphumulo, CEO of the Black
Coffee Foundation. “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.”
The announcement reflects Diamonds Do Good’s broader commitment to supporting
initiatives that create meaningful, lasting impact in communities connected to the natural
diamond industry. Through grants and strategic partnerships, the organization invests in
education, entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, health and other programs that
help communities build a stronger and more sustainable future.
