Impatto indigeno
Le tribù indigene di tutti gli Stati Uniti e del mondo affrontano sfide particolari non solo in tempi di calamità, ma anche in periodi di calma. L'ultima iniziativa di GEM a sostegno di queste comunità sarà realizzata in collaborazione diretta con i leader, gli anziani e i residenti delle tribù, in modo da rispettare al massimo le terre e la storia culturale su cui svolgiamo il nostro lavoro. Il nostro pilastro Impatto tribale avrà programmi e missioni per tutto l'anno, dedicati esclusivamente ai soccorsi in caso di disastri, alla preparazione e al rafforzamento a lungo termine attraverso l'istruzione. Attraverso questo pilastro, speriamo anche di incoraggiare e potenziare le voci e i diritti degli indigeni e di essere un sostenitore a livello locale, nazionale e internazionale per la conservazione e l'uguaglianza all'interno di queste comunità.
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.
