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Black Opal Donates $25K To Georges Malaika Foundation

Will help build school for girls in Democratic Republic of Congo.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Skin care and beauty brand Black Opal has donated $25,000 to the Georges Malaika Foundation (GMF). The donation will aid in the building of a new school for young girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the company said.

“Black Opal is about more than just skincare and cosmetics – it’s about community,” said Maya Brown, senior marketing director. “We see the potential in the girls of the Democratic Republic of Congo and we want to provide much needed educational opportunities in order to help empower them to become leaders in their community. By becoming leaders, they can help make positive contributions to their society.”

Founded in 2007 by international model Noella Coursaris Musunka, a native of the DRC,GMF is dedicated to the advancement of African communities by providing educational opportunities to young girls, ages 5 to 18.GMF’s vision is to mobilize the resources necessary to overcome the insurmountable obstacles a young girl faces inobtaining an education in the DRC. GMF will provide assistance that paves the way for opportunity, generate greater choices and empower girls to make informed decisions. GMF endeavors to permanently alter the cycle of illiteracy and poverty – first inLubumbashi, DRC, then throughout the DRC and all ofAfrica.

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