Impacto indígena
Las tribus indígenas de EE.UU. y de todo el mundo se enfrentan a retos específicos no sólo en épocas de catástrofe, sino incluso en períodos de calma. La última iniciativa de GEM para apoyar a estas comunidades se llevará a cabo en colaboración directa con los líderes tribales, los ancianos y los residentes, con el fin de ser lo más respetuosos posible con las tierras y la historia cultural en las que realizamos nuestro trabajo. Nuestro pilar de Impacto Tribal tendrá programas y misiones durante todo el año, dedicados exclusivamente a la ayuda en caso de catástrofe, la preparación y el fortalecimiento a largo plazo a través de la educación. A través de este pilar, también esperamos fomentar y potenciar las voces y los derechos de los indígenas y ser defensores a nivel local, nacional e internacional de la preservación y la igualdad en estas comunidades.
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.
