Fighting Poverty, Hunger, and Despair
Native American Emergency Relief is a program of World Emergency Relief that provides assistance to Native American populations with limited access to basic resources.
We distribute food, water, blankets, and other necessities to Navajos, Hopis, Apaches, and Zunis as well as other tribes whenever possible. In the winter months, firewood is delivered to elders and households unable to chop and collect wood.
Our "Water is life" and "Garden to Table" programs are sustainable ways to improve Native American lives. Thanks to our long-term relationships with community leaders we can provide assistance tailored for the unique needs of reservation life.
Interested in more details about our programs? Connect with our team through the link below and we’ll gladly answer any questions you may have.
Facts
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The Navajo Nation is a food desert, with only 13 grocery stores on the 27,000 square mile reservation.
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American Indian and Alaska Natives have the highest rate of diabetes of any racial or ethnic group in the United States.
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As many as 42% of Native American homes lack electricity, and 38% do not have running water. In some areas of the Navajo Reservation a shocking 90% of the homes lack both services.
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Across the nation, 1 in 3 Native Americans live in poverty.
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While significant progress has been achieved in Native American education, the unemployment rate remains more than twice the national average.
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Native Americans are disproportionately impacted by ballot limitations designed to suppress their ability to vote.
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Suicide is the 9th leading cause of death among American Indians.
Area Served - Arizona & New Mexico
