Oprindelig påvirkning
Oprindelige stammer i USA og resten af verden står over for særlige udfordringer, ikke kun i katastrofesituationer, men også i rolige perioder. GEMs seneste initiativ med at støtte disse samfund vil blive gjort i direkte samarbejde med stammeledere, ældste og beboere for at være mest respektfuld over for det land og den kulturhistorie, som vi udfører vores arbejde på. Vores Tribal Impact-søjle vil have programmer og missioner året rundt, der udelukkende er dedikeret til katastrofehjælp, beredskab og langsigtet styrkelse gennem uddannelse. Gennem denne søjle håber vi også at opmuntre og styrke indfødte stemmer og rettigheder og være fortaler på lokalt, nationalt og internationalt niveau for bevarelse og lighed i disse samfund.
Cold Springs Rancheria
GEM USA West team continually supports the Cold Springs Rancheria tribe. This is a low-income community that faces societal challenges, as well as hardships around preserving their culture. The GEM team is working with this tribe to reestablish and preserve their culture, in order for future generations to continue their heritage. GEM also supports this group, located in Tollhouse, California, with supplies such as mattresses, home goods, school supplies, Family Necessity Kits, and more.
Tule River
Located in Tulare County, California, the Tule River Reservation is presently home to 1,900 tribal members. GEM has a close relationship with this community, its Chief, Tribal council members, and spiritual leader. Initially responding to flooding, GEM now supports this community on a routine basis. Immediate needs, like food, is always important, but we strive to offer this community longer-term solutions to strengthen itself. For example, computers for schooling or large-scale water supplies.
Guatemala
Our GEM LATAM Director met and spoke with indigenous entrepreneurs in Guatemala, for training and education. Promoting education and business programs that sustain indigenous communities is important for preservation of their culture and livelihoods.
