Tribal Impact
米国および世界の先住民族は、災害時だけでなく、平時においても特有の課題に直面しています。GEMの最新の取り組みであるコミュニティ支援は、部族のリーダー、長老、住民と直接協力し、私たちが仕事を行う土地と文化的な歴史に最も敬意を払うために行われます。私たちの「トライバル・インパクト」の柱は、災害救援、準備、教育による長期的な強化に特化した、年間を通したプログラムとミッションを持つことになります。また、この柱を通して、先住民の声と権利を奨励し、力を与え、地域社会の保全と平等のために、地域、国、国際レベルでの提唱者になりたいと考えています。
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.
グアテマラ
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.