Impacto indígena
As tribos indígenas nos EUA e em todo o mundo enfrentam desafios distintos não só em tempos de catástrofe, mas também em períodos de calma. A mais recente iniciativa da GEM de apoio a estas comunidades será feita em colaboração directa com os líderes tribais, anciãos e residentes, de modo a respeitar ao máximo as terras e a história cultural em que realizamos o nosso trabalho. O nosso pilar "Tribal Impact" terá programas e missões durante todo o ano, exclusivamente dedicados ao alívio de catástrofes, à preparação e ao reforço a longo prazo através da educação. Através deste pilar, esperamos também encorajar e dar poder às vozes e direitos indígenas e ser um defensor a nível local, nacional e internacional para a preservação e igualdade dentro destas 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.
