USA:Navajo_Namjong Lee 2024

The Navajo Nation, a self-governing territory within the United States, spans an area equivalent to two-thirds the size of South Korea. Despite its vast expanse, it is a barren desert region where not even a blade of grass grows. With inadequate access to water, electricity, and sewage systems, the community faces extreme poverty, high unemployment rates, widespread alcohol and drug addiction, and alarmingly high youth suicide rates—so much so that it has been referred to as “the most hopeless land within America.” The Navajo Nation has declared these challenges a national crisis.

In the midst of this despair, two missionaries have been planting seeds of hope through prayer and education, working tirelessly to bring about change. Thanks to the steadfast support of the Global Children Foundation (GCF), children here are now able to eat well, study freely, and dream of a brighter future. The weekly Saturday meal and tutoring programs are not only helping children grow healthier and more optimistic but are also inspiring them to envision better lives ahead of them.  Alongside providing nourishment for their bodies, the educational initiatives are significantly improving academic performance while positively impacting the broader Navajo community. None of this would be possible without the warm generosity of GCF supporters.