VDC has been implementing the “socio- economic and personal empowerment of artificial gem workers” programme with the support of the Trocaire, Ireland since 1995. Through this programme we are able to work in 70 villages and release and rehabilitate 184 artificial gem workers from the debt bondage with the support of the government. More than 600 child labourers were given non-formal education and enrolled 350 children in regular schools. The leaders of the gem workers formed a Trade Union in 1999 and enrolled 4000 gem workers over the years. 253 women self-help groups were promoted and with a membership of 4001. The groups accessed benefits from bank worth of Rs. 90 lakhs for their livelihood development. We trained 150 women in animal husbandry and organic farming activities and they involve in supplementary income activities. Thus, VDC is able to achieve measurable outcomes and visible impact on the lives of the synthetic gem workers.