Our Mission

 

Today’s Native American communities are seeing an unprecedented rise in the rates of suicide, meth and drug abuse, obesity, diabetes, alcohol abuse and an alarming drop in high school and college graduation rates.

These problems have many Tribes and Tribal programs frustrated with what to do next to fight against these epidemic statistics.

The Association For American Indian Development (AAID) believes that the solution to the ills plaguing Native American communities begins with revitalizing the individual… and by strengthening the individual you will ultimately strengthen the community. We believe that this approach is relevant nationwide and to all Tribal Nations.

We believe when the attitude and outlook of an individual have been positively changed- that person is then able to see the opportunities and possibilities that may have alluded them before. We motivate Native american Communities and their youth to “RISE” above their circumstances and accomplish their purpose in life.

Our Reach The Rez program accomplishes this by proactively traveling to American Indian reservations to empower and inspire its communities and assist in the revitalization of the cultures of the indigenous people of North America.

For more information on how you can help support the Reach the Rez Project, please click on the Contact link above and submit a Contact Form and we will get right back to you. Thank you.