THE BUILDING FOREVER PODCAST Building Forever is a De Beers Group podcast that explores how we’re creating a positive, lasting impact on the world around us – an impact that will endure well beyond the discovery of our last diamond. Episode Four: Partnering for Thriving Communities In this episode, we talk about Partnering for Thriving Communities. It’s an initiative we hope will be a catalyst for a step-change in skills and help improve health and livelihoods in our host countries. We talk to Dr. Tshepo Sedibe, Senior Occupational Health Manager, about HIV, AIDS and TB, and how De Beers has made a positive impact on local communities. We also answer one of our listeners’ burning questions on Partnering for Thriving Communities. Ethical practice, thriving communities, equal opportunity and the natural world are topics teeming with questions – and if you’ve got one for us, we’d love to hear from you. So if there’s something you think we should discuss in a future episode, do get in touch with us. You’ll find us at [email protected] or reach out on Twitter, @debeersgroup, using the hashtag #BuildingForever If you’re enjoying the show, please share it with someone you think might enjoy it as well. Never miss another show by following us at ANCHOR. Today, you’ll learn about: HIV and De Beers – the start of the journey 02:13 Partnering for Thriving Communities – the first treatment, care and support workplace programme of its kind 03:58 Making life-saving drugs available 07:45 The improving survival rates of people with HIV and AIDS 09:17 The key to reducing TB cases 12:43 Looking at ways to eliminate HIV 15:13 Coping with Covid-19 17:10 This week’s burning question – how have we supported our communities during the pandemic? 19:52 Resources Find out more about Partnering for Thriving Communities Read more about how De Beers is approaching HIV and AIDS prevention Learn about our COVID-19 response Explore De Beers’ Building Forever goals