2016
Healthy Diné Nation Initiatives
2016 Healthy Diné Nation Initiatives
$7,000
Dine Community Advocacy Alliance
Fruitland, NM
Community Partners
Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah
Funding Area
Description
The ultimate purpose is to create a healthy Diné nation by 1) increasing consumption of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and water, 2) lessening the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages and highly processed unhealthy food, 3) decreasing the rates of diabetes and obesity, and 4) restoring the health and wellness of our people, improving the quality of life for our people, and pursue Hózhoogo Iiná (quality healthy life) at the local level. Further this project will leverage/expand the existing grassroots community advocacy initiatives by providing support and guidance, while strengthening the relationship between the Navajo Nation government and its members.